Preparation of polyetheretherketone composites with nanohydroxyapatite rods and carbon nanofibers having high strength, good biocompatibility and excellent thermal stability

• Published in: RSC advances Vol. 6; no. 23; pp. 19417 - 19429
• Main Authors: Chan, Kai Wang, Liao, Cheng Zhu, Wong, Hoi Man, Kwok Yeung, Kelvin Wai, Tjong, Sie Chin
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: 01.01.2016
• Subjects: Biocompatibility; Biomedical materials; Carbon fibers; Fillers; Nanocomposites; Polyetheretherketones; Surgical implants; Tensile strength

In recent years, research in the development of polymeric materials for orthopedic implants has become ever more important because the global demand of biocompatible implants has been steadily increasing. Bioinert polyetheretherketone (PEEK) is typically reinforced with bioactive hydroxyapatite micr...