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New partially degradable and bioactive acrylic bone cements based on starch blends and ceramic fillers

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Resumo:This work reports the development of new partially biodegradable acrylic bone cements based on corn starch/cellulose acetate blends (SCA), prepared by the free radical polymerization of methyl methacrylate and acrylic acid at low temperature. Amounts of biocompatible, osteoconductive and osteophilic mineral component such as hydroxylapatite (sintered and non-sintered), were incorporated in different percentages to confer a bone-bonding character to the bone cements in this type of applications. All cement formulations were characterized by 1H NMR spectroscopy. Curing parameters and mechanical properties were determined finding formulations which complete the ASTM legislation. Hydration degree, degradation studies, as well as bioactivity tests were performed in all prepared formulations. The developed systems show a range of properties that might allow for their application as self-curing bone cements, exhibiting several advantages with respect to other commercially available bone cements.
Autores principais:Espigares, Ismael
Outros Autores:Elvira, C.; Mano, J. F.; Vásquez, Blanca; San Román, J.; Reis, R. L.
Assunto:Bioactive bone cements Biodegradable starch cements Biocomposites
Ano:2002
País:Portugal
Tipo de documento:artigo
Tipo de acesso:acesso restrito
Instituição associada:Universidade do Minho
Idioma:inglês
Origem:RepositóriUM - Universidade do Minho

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