Polymeric bioelastomers have been explored as alternatives to ceramics and metals in the biomedical fi eld, especially in tissue engineering. Biodegradable aliphatic polyester bioelastomers have become the focus of research because of the ease of synthesis and fabrication in addition to their biodegradation properties. The variety and complexity of tissues in the human body continue to challenge researchers to develop newer biomaterials that are compatible and degradable, and have suitable mechanical profi les. This entry will comprehensively discuss the design specifi cations, the synthetic strategies to be employed in the synthesis of bioelastomers, and their applications in tissue engineering. Further, the entry also elaborates on the recent developments in aliphatic polymeric materials with special emphasis on polyester bioelastomers derived from multifunctional monomers.
Bioelastomers (Synthetic Polyester): Tissue Engineering