The present invention relates to methods for providing shaped
biodegradable and elastomeric structures of (co)polymers of
1,3trimethylene carbonate (TMC) with improved (mechanical) properties
which can be used for tissue or tissue component support, generation or
regeneration. Such shaped biodegradable elastomeric structures are
obtainable by forming homopolymers and/or copolymers of 1,3-trimethylene
carbonate (TMC) into a desired shape and irradiating said desired shape
with actinic radiation in an inert atmosphere.