Chemical and Thermal Evaluation of Commercial and Medical Grade PEEK Sterilization by Ethylene Oxide
Many polymers have been used as biomaterials due to their physicochemical characteristics and structural versatility. However, usage on the human body requires sterilization in order to prevent microbial contamination and diminish the risk of rejection or inflammation. This study presents the use of...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Associação Brasileira de Metalurgia e Materiais (ABM); Associação Brasileira de Cerâmica (ABC); Associação Brasileira de Polímeros (ABPol)
2016-06-01
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| Series: | Materials Research |
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| Online Access: | http://www.scielo.br/pdf/mr/v19n4/1980-5373-mr-1980-5373-MR-2015-0200.pdf |