Ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene bioactive composites with carbonated hydroxyapatite. 2020

Mônica Rufino Senra, and Maria de Fátima Vieira Marques, and Diego de Holanda Saboya Souza
Instituto de Macromoleculas Eloisa Mano, IMA-UFRJ, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Cidade Universitária. Av. Horácio Macedo, 2.030. Centro de Tecnologia. Bloco J, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 21941-598, Brazil.

To develop an orthopedic material for bone substitution, the substitute material must mimic living tissue from an anatomical and physiological point of view. The high wear and impact resistance besides the low friction coefficient, make ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) a suitable material to be used in orthopedic applications. However, UHMWPE is a bioinert material, not providing a proper interaction with the bone tissue surrounding to the implant. One way to mitigate this issue is improving UHMWPE bioactivity. This can be done by adding bioactive fillers in the polymeric matrix. In this work, UHMWPE composites were prepared by twin-screw extrusion. The fillers used were carbonated hydroxyapatite (CHA) and hybrids formed by precipitating CHA in collagens (hydrolyzed and type II). The results show that the fillers used caused a slight reduction in UHMWPE crystallinity degree, while both crystallization and melting temperatures remained almost unchanged. Dynamic-mechanical thermal analysis indicated a weak adhesion between filler and polymeric matrix, which is good from the biological point of view since the bioactive filler surface will be available to apatite deposition. The obtained materials exhibited good mechanical properties and in vitro bioactivity assay showed that all of the prepared materials are bioactive.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008422 Materials Testing The testing of materials and devices, especially those used for PROSTHESES AND IMPLANTS; SUTURES; TISSUE ADHESIVES; etc., for hardness, strength, durability, safety, efficacy, and biocompatibility. Biocompatibility Testing,Biocompatible Materials Testing,Hemocompatibility Testing,Testing, Biocompatible Materials,Testing, Hemocompatible Materials,Hemocompatibility Testings,Hemocompatible Materials Testing,Materials Testing, Biocompatible,Materials Testing, Hemocompatible,Testing, Biocompatibility,Testing, Hemocompatibility,Testing, Materials,Testings, Biocompatibility
D008970 Molecular Weight The sum of the weight of all the atoms in a molecule. Molecular Weights,Weight, Molecular,Weights, Molecular
D011095 Polyethylenes Synthetic thermoplastics that are tough, flexible, inert, and resistant to chemicals and electrical current. They are often used as biocompatible materials for prostheses and implants. Ethylene Polymers,Ethene Homopolymers,Homopolymers, Ethene,Polymers, Ethylene
D017276 Friction Surface resistance to the relative motion of one body against the rubbing, sliding, rolling, or flowing of another with which it is in contact.
D017886 Durapatite The mineral component of bones and teeth; it has been used therapeutically as a prosthetic aid and in the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis. Calcium Hydroxyapatite,Hydroxyapatite,Hydroxylapatite,Alveograf,Calcitite,Interpore-200,Interpore-500,Osprovit,Ossein-Hydroxyapatite Compound,Ossopan,Osteogen,Periograf,Hydroxyapatite, Calcium,Interpore 200,Interpore 500,Interpore200,Interpore500,Ossein Hydroxyapatite Compound

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