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COMPOSITES SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Volume 71, Issue 16, Pages 1791-1803Publisher
ELSEVIER SCI LTD
DOI: 10.1016/j.compscitech.2011.08.017
Keywords
Polymer-matrix composites (PMCs); Polymers; Interface; Mechanical properties; Orthopaedics
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- EPSRC under ACCIS Doctoral Training Centre [EP/G036772/1]
- Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council [991789, 991754, 996662, 996656, 996611, 996630] Funding Source: researchfish
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The use of fibre reinforced composite materials for biomedical purposes is reviewed. The development of polymer composite materials has, in recent years, led to technological advances across a wide range of applications in modern orthopaedic medicine and prosthetic devices. Composites typically possess a superior strength to weight characteristic compared to monolithic materials and offer excellent biocompatibility. They are, therefore, favourable for both hard- and soft-tissue applications as well as the design of prostheses. In particular, the development of specifically designed carbon fibre sports prostheses now allows lower-limb amputees to actively participate in competitive sports. Sensory feedback systems, porous composite materials for tissue engineering and functional coatings for metallic implants are further developments anticipated to be introduced in next generation orthopaedic medicine. (C) 2011 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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