title: Composite materials for biomedical applications.
abstract: The concepts of composite mechanics have been used to design two materials for potential prosthesis of biomedical interest. They attain specific physical properties and use polymers which show a high degree of biocompatibility. The materials used were a poly (2-hydroxyethyl-methacrylate) as matrix and polyesther resin as reinforcing fibers. The mechanical performance of a uniaxially oriented composite has been adjusted to match the behaviour of a human tendon. A laminate composite has been modelled for use in plastic surgery.
mesh_terms: D001187:Artificial Organs; D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D004548:Elasticity; D010539:Permeability; D011102:Polyhydroxyethyl Methacrylate; D012117:Resins, Synthetic; D013314:Stress, Mechanical; D013518:Surgery, Plastic; D013710:Tendons
chemical_list: D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D012117:Resins, Synthetic; D011102:Polyhydroxyethyl Methacrylate