Ahmed, N.Y.Pooja, N.Mal, S.S.Mazumder, N.2026-02-062023Frontiers in Optics: Proceedings Frontiers in Optics + Laser Science 2023, FiO, LS 2023, 2023, Vol., , p. -https://doi.org/10.1364/FIO.2023.FD5.4https://idr.nitk.ac.in/handle/123456789/29257Novel biodegradable elastomers based on potato starch are synthesized and utilized as cell substrates. The elastomers were characterized in terms of their functional properties. To assess the suitability of th e synthesized elastomers for biomedical applications, studies on cell adhesion and cell viability were carried out. © Optica Publishing Group 2023, © 2023 The Author(s)