Bisphenyl-PolymerCarbon-Fiber-Reinforced Composite Compared to Titanium Alloy Bone Implant
Author
Source
International Journal of Polymer Science
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-11, 11 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-07-31
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
11
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Aerospace/aeronautical thermoset bisphenyl-polymer/carbon-fiber-reinforced composites are considered as new advanced materials to replace metal bone implants.
In addition to well-recognized nonpolar chemistry with related bisphenol-polymer estrogenic factors, carbon-fiber-reinforced composites can offer densities and electrical conductivity/resistivity properties close to bone with strengths much higher than metals on a per-weight basis.
In vivo bone-marrow tests with Sprague-Dawley rats revealed far-reaching significant osseoconductivity increases from bisphenyl-polymer/carbon-fiber composites when compared to state-of-the-art titanium-6-4 alloy controls.
Midtibial percent bone area measured from the implant surface increased when comparing the titanium alloy to the polymer composite from 10.5% to 41.6% at 0.8 mm, P<10−4, and 19.3% to 77.7% at 0.1 mm, P<10−8.
Carbon-fiber fragments planned to occur in the test designs, instead of producing an inflammation, stimulated bone formation and increased bone integration to the implant.
In addition, low-thermal polymer processing allows incorporation of minerals and pharmaceuticals for future major tissue-engineering potential.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Petersen, Richard C.. 2011. Bisphenyl-PolymerCarbon-Fiber-Reinforced Composite Compared to Titanium Alloy Bone Implant. International Journal of Polymer Science،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-451363
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Petersen, Richard C.. Bisphenyl-PolymerCarbon-Fiber-Reinforced Composite Compared to Titanium Alloy Bone Implant. International Journal of Polymer Science No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-451363
American Medical Association (AMA)
Petersen, Richard C.. Bisphenyl-PolymerCarbon-Fiber-Reinforced Composite Compared to Titanium Alloy Bone Implant. International Journal of Polymer Science. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-451363
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
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Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-451363