Effect of filler type on the mechanical properties of self-reinforced polylactide–calcium phosphate composites

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Summary

Adding hydroxyapatite or tricalcium phosphate to the composite increased the flexural modulus and yield strength to values within the range of those reported for cortical bone and these values were maintained over the 12-week period.

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2001-09-20
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Materials science, Flexural strength, Composite material, Simulated body fluid, Compression molding

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