Nanoindentation of in situ polymers in hydroxyapatite/poly-L-lactide biocomposites

I. Balać, Chak Yin Tang, Chi Pong Tsui, D. Z. Chen, P. S. Uskoković, N. Ignjatović, D. P. Uskoković

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Abstract

In order to obtain more accurate properties after compaction of hydroxyapatite (HAp)/poly-L-lactide (PLLA) composite, high-resolution measurement of mechanical properties method is proposed to determine the properties of each phase separately, leading to information that are valuable for the development of new materials as well as for predictive modeling purposes. The PLLA polymer processing conditions used in hot pressing of the composite strongly influence final mechanical properties of the material in the solid state. Since the aim was to measure PLLA material properties, acceptable findings could only be made using unconstrained, cured in situ nanoindentation tests. A finite element analysis of the in situ indentation experiment was performed to determine required size of plain polymer area, needed for indentation test, which would minimize the particle influence on the matrix elastic behavior.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationRecent Developments in Advanced Materials and Processes - Selected Papers presented at the 7th Conference of the Yugoslav Materials Research Society
Pages501-506
Number of pages6
Publication statusPublished - 1 Dec 2006
Event7th Conference of the Yugoslav Materials Research Society - Recent Developments in Advanced Materials and Processes, YUCOMAT VII - Herceg Novi, Serbia
Duration: 12 Sept 200516 Sept 2005

Publication series

NameMaterials Science Forum
Volume518
ISSN (Print)0255-5476

Conference

Conference7th Conference of the Yugoslav Materials Research Society - Recent Developments in Advanced Materials and Processes, YUCOMAT VII
Country/TerritorySerbia
CityHerceg Novi,
Period12/09/0516/09/05

Keywords

  • Biocomposite
  • Finite element model
  • Nanoindentation

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Materials Science

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