Preparation and characterization of fSWCNT/HAp-nylon hybridized composite biomaterial and mechanical testing

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FAU Graduate Student Research
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Khanal, Suraj P.
Leventouri, Theodora
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Florida Atlantic University
Date Issued
2014
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2014
Description
Synthetic hydroxyapatite HAp bears poor mechanical properties that limit its
applicability in orthopedics. We study the possibility of overcoming such limitations by
incorporating functionalized single walled carbon nanotube fSWCNT and polymerized є-
caprolactam. Sonication method was used to disperse fSWCNT in the HAp. A simple hot
blending method was used to incorporate HAp/fSWCNT powder with melted polymerized
є-caprolactam. The fracture toughness of the composite material was tested in
compliance with ASTM D-5045 standard. A critical stress intensity factor K1C of the composite
material was found to be 3.55 MPa.m1/2, which is a value comparable to the one for cortical
bone.
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The Fifth Annual Graduate Research Day was organized by Florida Atlantic University’s Graduate Student Association. Graduate students from FAU Colleges present abstracts of original research and posters in a competition for monetary prizes, awards, and recognition

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English
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Text
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abstract
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application/pdf
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1 p.
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FA00005828
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The Fifth Annual Graduate Research Day was organized by Florida Atlantic University’s Graduate Student Association. Graduate students from FAU Colleges present abstracts of original research and posters in a competition for monetary prizes, awards, and recognition
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2014
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2014
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2014
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2014
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2014
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FA00005828
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Khanal, Suraj P.
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http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00005828
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2014
2014
Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, Fla.

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Preparation and characterization of fSWCNT/HAp-nylon hybridized composite biomaterial and mechanical testing
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Preparation and characterization of fSWCNT/HAp-nylon hybridized composite biomaterial and mechanical testing