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Optimization of Microbial Degradation of Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA) Wastewater and Its Potential for Application in Public Health
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Abstract
In recent years, the application of biodegradable materials in the medical field has grown rapidly, covering bone scaffolds, vascular bridging, drug delivery carriers, implants, surgical instruments, and biochemical signal detection sensors. Compared with traditional materials, biodegradable materials are more environmentally friendly and have good biocompatibility, durability, and non-toxicity. However, the development of biodegradable materials in medicine still faces many challenges. The degradation time of the material is too long or too short, which will affect the therapeutic effect. At the same time, the degradation of the material is affected by external factors such as temperature, pH value, and pressure, and it is difficult to control. The complex degradation behavior in the body is difficult to predict, and the degradation of some materials may produce toxic substances or induce inflammatory reactions. Therefore, this article summarizes the types of medical biodegradable materials and systematically introduces the current application status of biodegradable materials in medical implants, tissue engineering, drug delivery, disease treatment, and biochemical electronic sensors. The application of biodegradable polymers in disposable medical treatment is also discussed. Specific medical application cases are studied to better explain the uses and benefits of these materials. Finally, the existing problems and future developments are discussed to provide a comprehensive reference for future research
Keywords
polyvinyl alcohol, microbial degradation, public health
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Dong,H. (2025). Optimization of Microbial Degradation of Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA) Wastewater and Its Potential for Application in Public Health. Theoretical and Natural Science,68,194-203.
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