Experimental creep analysis of biodegradable polymer matrix nanocomposites for ACL replacement

• Type: Article in International Conference Proceedings Book
• Date: 2014

Authors

Pinto, (Author) Other; V.C., (Author) Other; Xavier, (Author) Other; J., (Author) Other; Guedes, (Author) FEUP; R.M., (Author) Other

Conference proceedings International

Title: 15th Power Systems Computation Conference, PSCC 2005

15th Power Systems Computation Conference, PSCC 2005

22 August 2005 through 26 August 2005

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Authenticus ID: P-00G-PG5

Abstract (EN): The evolution of materials used for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) ruptures repair has been remarkable, currently emerging from cooperation between Mechanical Engineering, Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering. Currently, regarding this application, biodegradable polymers like polylactic acid (PLA) have been researched as a solution, however its mechanical characteristics must be improved with reinforcements, namely its mechanical resistance to fatigue, preventing laxity or rupture of the device. Concerning to PLA viscoelastic behaviour influence on these device issues, it is presented a experimental creep mechanical study of some PLA-matrix nanocomposites reinforced with carbon nanoparticles, particularly carboxyl functionalized carbon nanotubes (PLA/MWCNT-COOH), showing permanent strain reduction accumulated on nanocomposites.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific