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Tensile and biomechanical properties of the different poly (carbonate urethanes). Electrospun mesh thickness = 0.4 mm; n=4; mean ± standard deviation displayed
| Tensile Properties | ||
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| Polymer | Initial Modulus (MPa) | Tensile Strength (MPa) |
| Carbothane | 7.1 ± 0.4 | 33.9 ± 4.7 |
| Chronoflex | 19.8 ± 0.9 | 58.8 ± 5.8 |
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| Electrospun Graft Properties | ||
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| Polymer | Compliance (%/mmHg × 10−4) | Burst Pressure (mmHg) |
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| Carbothane | 3.8 ± 0.3 | 1330 ± 70 |
| Chronoflex | 2.4 ± 0.4 | 1680 ± 210 |
