In some embodiments, the present invention provides compositions that comprise: (1) a biodegradable polymer matrix; and (2) at least one biodegradable reinforcing particle that is dispersed in the matrix. In some embodiments, the biodegradable reinforcing particle is selected from the group consisting of porous oxide particles and porous semiconductor particles. In additional embodiments, the compositions of the present invention further comprise a (3) porogen particle that is also dispersed in the matrix. In further embodiments, the compositions of the present invention are also associated with one or more active agents. In various embodiments, the active agents are associated with the biodegradable polymer matrix, the biodegradable reinforcing particle, and/or the porogen particle. In various embodiments, the compositions of the present invention may be utilized as scaffolds, such as scaffolds for treating bone defects. Further embodiments of the present invention pertain to methods of making the compositions of the present invention.
Southern Methodist University - Philosophy & Psychology, with a minor in Ethics
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I am obsessed with three things: my son, Pearl Jam and philosophy-especially ethics. Â In that order, continued infinitely. Of course I hold other interests, just not to the same degree as the aforemen...
Rachel Buchanan
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I'm the mom of the cooles 1 year old on the planet.
Rachel Buchanan
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Music is my life :) I would love to become a music journalist in the future. Or even work for a band. I don't know what else to put here right now...