Tribological and Mechanical Behaviour of the Polymer Matrix Composite Reinforced with Ceramics Used as Implant Material

Abstract

Recently, leading to its various attractive properties, Polymer matrix composites are suitable material in medical applications. This includes a light weight to high strength, a simple and complex shape easy to process. This paper describes the effect of Alumina, CaCO3, and TiO2 reinforcements with bio polymer UHMWPE matrix. The samples were fabricated by injection molding machines with different particle reinforcement percentages. On prepared samples, various experiments have been carried out, viz tensile, bending, impact, hardness, and wear. Samples were developed according to the ASTM standard. Polymer matrix composites of 65% LDPE + 5% TiO2 + 15% Al2O3 + 15% CaCO3 is suitable biomaterial candidate. Thus, it can be used in an orthopedic approach applied on hard or soft tissues.