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Research Interests
Professor Tighe's research focuses on the design, synthesis and applications of biomedical polymers, a significant proportion of which are hydrogels, a term frequently used to describe polymers swollen with water. Current interests include novel materials for ophthalmic applications, drug delivery systems, bioadhesive polymers, synthetic materials for articular cartilage, lung surfactant and cornea. The research is interdisciplinary and involves strong interactive connections with relevant industrial companies.
Contact Details
Phone number: 0121 204 3428
Email: B.J.Tighe@aston.ac.uk
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Low cytotoxicity, antibacterial property, and curcumin delivery performance of toughness-enhanced electrospun composite membranes based on poly(lactic acid) and MAX phase (Ti3AlC2)
Krasian, T., Punyodom, W., Molloy, R., Topham, P., Tighe, B., Mahomed, A., Chaiwarit, T., Panraksa, P., Rachtanapun, P., Jantanasakulwong, K. & Worajittiphon, P., Mar 2024, In: International Journal of Biological Macromolecules. 262, 129967.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Water-soluble macromers based on 2-acrylamido-2-methyl-1-propanesulfonic acid sodium salt (Na-AMPS) for rapid in situ hydrogel film formation
Daengmankhong, J., Ross, S., Pinthong, T., Mahasaranon, S., Viyoch, J., Tighe, B. J., Derry, M. J., Topham, P. D. & Ross, G., 19 Mar 2024, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Polymer Chemistry.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Encapsulation of propolis extracts in aqueous formulations by using nanovesicles of lipid and poly(styrene-alt-maleic acid)
Buachi, C., Thammachai, C., Tighe, B. J., Topham, P. D., Molloy, R. & Punyamoonwongsa, P., 31 Dec 2023, In: Artificial Cells, Nanomedicine, and Biotechnology. 51, 1, p. 192-204 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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In Situ Compatibilized Blends of PLA/PCL/CAB Melt-Blown Films with High Elongation: Investigation of Miscibility, Morphology, Crystallinity and Modelling
Tuancharoensri, N., Ross, G. M., Kongprayoon, A., Mahasaranon, S., Pratumshat, S., Viyoch, J., Petrot, N., Ruanthong, W., Punyodom, W., Topham, P. D., Tighe, B. J. & Ross, S., 6 Jan 2023, In: Polymers. 15, 2, 20 p., 303.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Plasma surface modification of two-component composite scaffolds consisting of 3D-printed and electrospun fiber components from biodegradable PLGA and PLCL
Namhongsa, M., Daranarong, D., Molloy, R., Ross, S., Ross, G. M., Tuantranont, A., Boonyawan, D., Tocharus, J., Sivasinprasasn, S., Topham, P. D., Tighe, B. J. & Punyodom, W., 24 Jul 2023, In: European Polymer Journal. 194, 13 p., 112135.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Tuneable Denture Adhesives using Biomimetic Principles for Enhanced Tissue Adhesion in Moist Environments
Gill, S. (Creator), Roohpour, N. (Creator), Topham, P. (Creator) & Tighe, B. (Creator), Aston Data Explorer, 27 Oct 2017
DOI: 10.17036/researchdata.aston.ac.uk.00000297
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Hydrophobic and Hydrophilic Effects on Water Structuring and Adhesion in Denture Adhesives
Gill, S. (Creator), Roohpour, N. (Creator), An, Y. (Creator), Gautrot, J. E. (Creator), Topham, P. (Creator) & Tighe, B. (Creator), Aston Data Explorer, 29 Jan 2018
DOI: 10.17036/researchdata.aston.ac.uk.00000308, https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/jbm.a.36341
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A comparison of SMA (styrene maleic acid) and DIBMA (di-isobutylene maleic acid) for membrane protein purification
Gulamhussein, A. (Creator), Uddin, R. (Creator), Tighe, B. (Creator), Poyner, D. (Creator) & Rothnie, A. (Creator), Aston Data Explorer, 4 Mar 2020
DOI: 10.17036/researchdata.aston.ac.uk.00000462, https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0005273620301127
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