University Chemistry ›› 2025, Vol. 40 ›› Issue (8): 169-180.doi: 10.12461/PKU.DXHX202409143

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Organosilicon Polymers in Life and Health Applications

Jiashuang Lu1, Xiaoyang Xu1, Youqing He2, Mingyue Wu1, Ruixin Shi1, Wenfang Yu1, Hang Lu3, Ji Liu3, Qingzeng Zhu1   

  1. 1 Key Laboratory of Special Functional Aggregated Materials, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, China;
    2 High School Attached to Shandong Normal University, Jinan 250100, China;
    3 Zhejiang Xin'an Chemical Industrial Group Co., Ltd. Hangzhou 311600, China
  • Received:2024-09-30 Accepted:2024-12-19 Published:2025-07-19
  • Contact: Qingzeng Zhu E-mail:qzzhu@sdu.edu.cn

Abstract: Polysiloxanes, among the most versatile organosilicon polymers, feature a backbone composed of repeating Si―O bonds with organic groups attached to the silicon atoms. This unique inorganic-organic hybrid structure imparts exceptional physicochemical stability, physiological inertness, outstanding biocompatibility, remarkable weather and aging resistance, as well as excellent processability to polysiloxane materials. These superior properties have enabled their widespread applications in life sciences and healthcare, including human organ repair/replacement, cosmetic surgery, tissue engineering, medical devices, and drug delivery systems. This review systematically examines the structure-property relationships of polysiloxanes and provides a comprehensive discussion of their applications in biomedical and healthcare fields.

Key words: Polysiloxane, Silicone rubber, Cosmetic surgery, Tissue engineering, Medical devices, Drug carrier