Author： Balakrishnan Harintharavimal
Publisher： Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISSN： 0360-2559
Source： Polymer-Plastics Technology and Engineering, Vol.52, Iss.8, 2013-06, pp. : 774-782
Disclaimer: Any content in publications that violate the sovereignty, the constitution or regulations of the PRC is not accepted or approved by CNPIEC.
Abstract
The study investigated the use of maleated high density polyethylene (mHDPE) as a compatibilizer in high density polyethylene/hydroxyapatite (HDPE/HA) composites for biomedical applications. The addition of HA increased the strength and stiffness of HDPE/HA composites while the use of mHDPE in HDPE/HA composites improved its elongation at break values. The SEM images revealed that the addition of mHDPE has induced the formation of HDPE fibrils in mHDPE/HA composites. The size of apatite layer increased with simulated body fluid (SBF) immersion time and the formation of apatite layers on the surface of composites indicates excellent biocompatibility properties.
Related content
By Balakrishnan Harintharavimal Husin Muhamad Rasyidi Wahit Mat Uzir Abdul Kadir Mohammed Rafiq
Polymer-Plastics Technology and Engineering, Vol. 53, Iss. 8, 2014-06 ,pp. :
Access to resources
Recommend
By Oliveira Iara Thais Visconte Leila Vendramini Ana Lucia
International Journal of Polymeric Materials, Vol. 58, Iss. 9, 2009-09 ,pp. :