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Polymer Matrix Nanocomposites from Biodegradable Thermoplastic Elastomers
Author(s) -
Fray Miroslawa El
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
advanced engineering materials
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.938
H-Index - 114
eISSN - 1527-2648
pISSN - 1438-1656
DOI - 10.1002/adem.200800333
Subject(s) - materials science , nanocomposite , elastomer , thermoplastic elastomer , polymer , composite material , ether , nanoparticle , matrix (chemical analysis) , copolymer , nanotechnology , organic chemistry , chemistry
Soft and elastomeric poly(ester–ether–ester) multiblock terpolymers were synthesized in presence of 0.5 wt % hydroxyapatite (HAp) nanoparticles to form nanocomposites. The addition of sintered HAp particles enhanced cell proliferation and diminished the number of dead and apoptotic cells. Implantation tests indicated that the observed hard tissue changes led to intense bone remodeling (see picture)