Polymers having mechanical properties approaching or exceeding commercial elastomers and engineering thermoplastics, but improved biostability, are described herein. In one embodiment, the polymers have a hard segment containing one or more disulfoxide or disulfone moieties and a soft segment connected to the hard segment to form an elastomeric polymer. The polymer is resistant to oxidation and/or hydrolytic degradation, particularly in vivo, which allows for the use of these materials in implants/devices which are implanted for an extended period of time. The ratio or percentage by weight of soft segment to hard segment can be varied based on the physical and mechanical properties of the desired device.
本文描述的聚合物具有接近或超过商用弹性体和工程热塑性塑料的机械性能,但
生物稳定性有所改善。在一个实施方案中,聚合物具有含有一个或多个二亚砜或二砜分子的硬段,以及与硬段连接形成弹性聚合物的软段。这种聚合物耐氧化和/或
水解降解,尤其是在体内,因此可用于长期植入的植入物/装置中。软段与硬段的重量比或百分比可根据所需装置的物理和机械性能而改变。