Strengthening mechanism of PDLLA coated titania foam

Fiedler T, Fisher M, Roether J, Belova IV, Samtleben T, Bernthaler T, Murch GE, Boccaccini AR (2014)


Publication Type: Journal article

Publication year: 2014

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Publisher: Elsevier

Book Volume: 69

Pages Range: 35-40

Journal Issue: 1

DOI: 10.1016/j.mechmat.2013.09.007

Abstract

This paper addresses the numerical analysis of the mechanical properties of titania foam intended for use in tissue engineering scaffolds. Special focus is given to a PDLLA coating that has been shown to distinctly increase the mechanical strength of the scaffold. Micro-computed tomography (μCT) data of a real scaffold are obtained and converted into numerical calculation models. Finite element simulations are performed alternately with and without the PDLLA coating. In addition, a strut model containing a single micro-crack is analysed. Numerical results indicate that filling the crack with PDLLA significantly increases the strength of the strut by attenuating stress concentrations. © 2013 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

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APA:

Fiedler, T., Fisher, M., Roether, J., Belova, I.V., Samtleben, T., Bernthaler, T.,... Boccaccini, A.R. (2014). Strengthening mechanism of PDLLA coated titania foam. Mechanics of Materials, 69(1), 35-40. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mechmat.2013.09.007

MLA:

Fiedler, Thomas, et al. "Strengthening mechanism of PDLLA coated titania foam." Mechanics of Materials 69.1 (2014): 35-40.

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