Silicones have a long history of use in biomedical devices,
with
unique properties stemming from the siloxane (Si–O–Si)
backbone that feature a high degree of flexibility and chemical stability.
However, surface, rheological, mechanical, and electrical properties
of silicones can limit their utility. Successful modification of silicones
to address these limitations could lead to superior and new biomedical
devices. Toward improving such properties, recent additive strategies
have been leveraged to modify biomedical silicones and are highlighted
herein.