31.

Biomaterials

composites
 Silicate + polymer, CF + P, Alumina + P

Addition of High youngs modulus (inorganic )

elements to low youngs modulus substrate
(polymer) – property alter

Mixing

99% PMMA + 1% Fiber ----matrix distribute the load

Fiber --- Carbon nano fiber,
Glass beads -----glass bead polymer
Prevent radio waves penetration
rejection
Mixing and blending of polymers using electro-spining

Nano sized
fiber
Wound
dressing,
Scaffold
formation
Hydrophilic
polymers to
hydrophobic
polymers (PVA-
HYDROPHILIC)
Gluteraldehyde or cross linking agent --- covalent bond
Highly uniform
microscopic mixing
Inert
Lubricity flexural property

PVC – drain tubes, catheters etc.

 PVP-polyvinyl pyrrolidone

Natural polymer
2) Calculate the amount of C fibre required to achieve a strength of 1000 MPa
3) How much stress in the fiber direction can the bone plate
take?