Abstract
In recent years, lots of research work has been done on biocompatible polymers due to their better mechanical, thermal, and biological properties. Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and polypropylene (PP) thermoplastic polymers are most demandable and usable in biomedical applications. PVC has better flexible property whereas PP thermoplastic polymer has better hardness and toughness. For use of fabricated feedstock filament in biomedical applications there is a need to reinforce hydroxyapatite (HAp) in PVC and PP polymer. HAp is a biocompatible biodegradable and bioactive filler that increases the uses of the biomedical application area. In this research work, reinforcement of PVC, PP thermoplastic polymer with HAp and fabrication of feedstock filament using twin-screw extrusion (TSE) has been outlined. Total 5 factors have been selected for this research work with their different levels according to previous research work and pilot experimentation. Finally, a total of 18 samples with three iterations were prepared using TSE and tensile testing has been performed on a universal tensile tester (UTT). Finally, multi-factor optimization has been performed on the output result of the tensile testings.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callMore From: Reference Module in Materials Science and Materials Engineering
Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
