Characterization and mechanical properties of calcium silicate/citric acid-based polymer composite materials
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-2015
Abstract
Optimal implants for bone tissue engineering require sufficient mechanical strength as well as apt bioactivity and biodegradability. Calcium silicate (CaSiO3 - CS) ceramics have been studied for tissue engineering and implantation for their good bioactivity properties. Elastomer poly (1.8-octanediol citrate) (POC), one of the most biocompatible polymer, is used for biomedical application. The objective of this study is to fabricate a novel composite of calcium silicate with different ratios of POC to enhance the mechanical properties. The results showed that the compressive and the bending strengths of calcium silicate/POC biocomposite were improved remarkably at 40 wt POC.
Keywords
In-vitro, biodegradable elastomers, hydroxyapatite, bone, nanocomposites, degradation, scaffolds, behavior, powders
Divisions
fac_eng
Publication Title
International Journal of Applied Ceramic Technology
Volume
12
Issue
2
Publisher
Wiley
Additional Information
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