Characterization of PVDF/HAP composites for medical applications

Characterization of PVDF/HAP composites for medical applications

Biomaterials (composites and blends) play a major role in the health of modern society. This paper reports on the preparation and characterization of polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) and hydroxyapatite (HAP) composites, analyzing the incorporation of HAP in PVDF and investigating their mechanical prop...

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Main Authors: Francisco José Correa Braga, Sizue Ota Rogero, Antônio Augusto Couto, Rodrigo Fernando Costa Marques, Alexandre Antunes Ribeiro, João Sinézio de Carvalho Campos
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Associação Brasileira de Metalurgia e Materiais (ABM); Associação Brasileira de Cerâmica (ABC); Associação Brasileira de Polímeros (ABPol) 2007-09-01
Series:Materials Research
Subjects:
polyvinylidene fluoride
polymer composites
biomaterials
hydroxyapatite
Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1516-14392007000300005

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