Tensile Elasticity Research Articles

Sterilization and Cross-Linking Combined with Ultraviolet Irradiation and Low-Energy Electron Irradiation Procedure: New Perspectives for Bovine Pericardial Implants in Cardiac Surgery.

Bovine pericardium is the major natural source of patches and aortic valve substitutes in cardiac repair procedures. However, long-term tissue durability and biocompatibility issues lead to degeneration (e.g., calcification) that requires reoperation. Tissue preparation strategies, including glutaraldehyde fixation, are reasons for the deterioration of pericardial tissues. We describe a pretreatment procedure involving sterilization and cross-linking combined with ultraviolet (UV) irradiation and low-energy electron irradiation (SULEEI). This innovative, glutaraldehyde-free protocol improves the mechanical aspects and biocompatibility of porcine pericardium patches. We adopted the SULEEI protocol, which combines decellularization, sterilization, and cross-linking, along with UV irradiation and low-energy electron irradiation, to pretreat bovine pericardium. Biomechanics, such as ultimate tensile strength and elasticity, were investigated by comparing SULEEI-treated tissue with glutaraldehyde-fixed analogues, clinical patch materials, and an aortic valve substitute. Histomorphological and cellular aspects were investigated by histology, DNA content analysis, and degradability. Mechanical parameters, including ultimate tensile strength, elasticity (Young's modulus), and suture retention strength, were similar for SULEEI-treated and clinically applied bovine pericardium. The SULEEI-treated tissues showed well-preserved histoarchitecture that resembled all pericardial tissues investigated. Fiber density did not differ significantly. DNA content after the SULEEI procedure was reduced to less than 10% of the original tissue material, and more than 50% of the SULEEI-treated pericardium was digested by collagenase. The SULEEI procedure represents a new treatment protocol for the preparation of patches and aortic valve prostheses from bovine pericardial tissue. The avoidance of glutaraldehyde fixation may lessen the tissue degeneration processes in cardiac repair patches and valve prostheses.

The Effect of Orientation Fibres on Flexural and Tensile Properties of Arenga Pinnata Fibres Reinforced Polyester Composites

This paper presents flexural and tensile properties of sugar palm (Arenga pinnata) fibres-reinforced polyester composites study. The fibres were treated by alkaline solution with 5% NaOH solution for 2 hours of soaking time. The composites were prepared with different orientations of fibres (i.e. 0° + 45°, 0° + 90°, 45° + 90°, and 45° + (-45°)), while the ratio between Arenga pinnata fibres and polyester is 30 percent volume. Hand lay-up method was employed to produce the specimens. ASTM D-790 03 and ASTM D-3039 standard were employed to characterize the specimens in good sequent. As the result, the specimen with 45°+90° orientation generated maximum important values both in flexural strength (24.03 MPa) and modulus (4.01 GPa), tensile strength (23.84 MPa) and modulus elasticity (0.97 GPa). This is due to palm fibres as reinforcement that forms an angle of 90 ° or increasingly upright to the load crossing field (load of bending) and tensile load giving the effect of maximum reinforcement compared to other fibres orientations.

Elucidation of carbon nanotube formation mechanism by operand EXAFS measurement

Nanomaterials are the up-and-coming players in materials science and increasingly found in everyday products such as energy devices, photocatalyst and sporting equipment. They are also predicted to play a major future role in electronics and microfabrication fields. The term nanomaterials usually describe materials of which a single unit ranges in size from 1 to 100 nanometres (nm). A specific nanomaterial called a carbon nanotube is exactly this, a tube made of carbon with a diameter measurable in nanometres. While carbon nanotubes can be further segregated into further subtypes with varying properties, generally speaking they are among the strongest and stiffest materials known in terms of tensile strength and elasticity. These miniature tubes also have promising electrical and optical properties in that they can operate as semiconductors, thermal conductors or even be employed for absorption and fluorescence applications. Because of this broad range of useful properties, the design and use of carbon nanotubes for a variety of applications and industries is receiving lots of attention. Professor Takahiro Maruyama, who is based at both the Nanomaterial Research Centre and the Department of Applied Chemistry, Meijo University in Japan, is leading a team conducting research in this field.

Qualitative and quantitative comparison of Thiel and phenol-based soft-embalmed cadavers for surgery training.

Surgical skills training has traditionally been limited to formalinembalming that does not provide a realistic model. The aim of this study was to qualitatively and quantitatively compare Thiel and phenol-based soft-embalming techniques: qualitatively in a surgical training setup, and quantitatively by comparing the mechanical and histomorphometric properties of skin specimens embalmed using each method. Thirty-four participants were involved in surgical workshops comparing Thiel and phenol-based embalmed bodies. Participants were asked to evaluate the utility of the different models for surgical skills training. In parallel, tensile elasticity evaluation was performed on skin flaps from six fresh-frozen cadavers. Flaps were divided into three groups for each specimen: fresh-frozen, Thiel, and phenol-based embalmed and compared together at 1month or 1year after embalming. A histological investigation of the skin structural properties was performed for each embalming type using haematoxylin and eosin and Masson's trichrome. All participants rated the phenol-based specimens consistently better or equivalent to Thiel for the evaluated parameters. Quantitatively, there were statistically significant differences for the tensile elasticity between the embalming techniques (p<.05). There were no significant differences for the tensile elasticity between phenol-based embalmed skin and fresh state (p=.30), and no significant difference between embalming time was reported (p=.47). Histologically, the integrity of the skin was better preserved with the phenol-based technique. Phenol-based embalming provides as realistic or better of a model as Thiel embalming for surgical training skills and was generally preferred over Thiel model. The phenol-based embalming better preserved the integrity of the skin.

Effects of Various Methods of Chemical Modification of Lignocellulose Hazelnut Shell Waste on a Newly Synthesized Bio-based Epoxy Composite

In this study, a novel bio-based epoxy resin (ESA) with curable double bonds was synthesized by esterification reaction between sebacic acid (SAc) and epichlorohydrin (ECH). Its chemical structure was confirmed by FT-IR and 1H NMR. Untreated, alkali treated, acrylic acid (AcA)- and acetic anhydride (AA) modified hazelnut shell waste (HSh) were used as inexpensive reinforcing materials in the ESA matrix system. The composites were prepared with HSh in varied per cent values (10–50 wt%) using the casting technique. The effects of chemical modification and amount of reinforcement materials on the properties of the composites were investigated. The composites were characterized using mechanical tests, as well as SEM, XRD, TGA, and contact angle measurement. The morphological results indicate an improvement in adhesion between the HSh fillers and ESA matrix upon chemical treatments. The modified HShs reinforced composites showed an increase of 7.7–46.2% in elongation at break when compared to the untreated HSh reinforced composite at more appropriate 20 wt% of filler. Also, tensile strengths of all chemically modified HSh composites are higher than that obtained with neat ESA and untreated HSh composites. It was observed that 20 wt% AA-modified HSh composite exhibited higher tensile strength (66 MPa) and elasticity modulus E (6.72 GPa) values. The TGA analysis showed that the HShs can significantly improve the thermal stability of neat ESA. Vicat softening temperature (VST) of composites was obtained higher than epoxy matrix. Additionally, all composites exhibited hydrophobic surfaces. The incorporation of HSh fillers reduces the wetting and hydrophilicity of synthesized epoxy resin.

Physic-mechanical properties of edible film based on taro starch (Colocasia esculenta L. Schoott) with glycerol addition

Food packaging has substantial roles, such as product protection from microbial contamination, chemical pollution and physical harm. While environmental pollution caused by plastic packaging become concerning, hence there are innovation to produce films that are convenient to decompose. Edible film is a thin layer that serves as food protector, and barriers to the transfer of mass, such as water vapor, and oxygen. Taro tuber is one of the potential raw materials, which has high starch content. While the most edible films that made from starch have deficiencies alike high fragility, therefore plasticizers need to be added. Glycerol addition is more efficient in improving physical and mechanical properties such as tensile strength and elongation, because it improve flexibility, strength to against physical damage, and better transparency. This study aimed to determine the concentrations of taro starch and glycerol effect on edible film physics-mechanical properties. Randomized complete block design factorial (RCBD) with two factors and 3 replications were applied to analyze the data. The first factor was taro starch concentration (2, 2.5 and 3%) and the second factor was glycerol concentration (25, 30, and 35%). The results indicated that there were interaction between taro starch and glycerol concentration to the parameters of tensile strength, elasticity, solubility, WVTR and transparency. Moreover, the best combination treatment was 3% taro starch and 25% glycerol, with characteristics of thickness (0.15 mm), tensile strength (10.63 MPa), elasticity (60.21%), solubility (23.48%), WVTR (25.37 g/m2/24 hours) and transparency (2.23 mm−1).

Mechanical characteristics of oil palm fiber reinforced thermoplastics as filament for fused deposition modeling (FDM)

Fibers are increasingly in demand for a wide range of polymer composite materials. This study’s purpose was the development of oil palm fiber (OPF) mixed with the thermoplastic material acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) as a composite filament for fused deposition modeling (FDM). The mechanical properties of this composite filament were then analyzed. OPF is a fiber extracted from empty fruit bunches, which has proved to be an excellent raw material for biocomposites. The cellulose content of OPF is 43%–65%, and the lignin content is 13%–25%. The composite filament consists of OPF (5%, mass fraction) in the ABS matrix. The fabrication procedure included alkalinizing, drying, and crushing the OPF to develop the composite. The OPF/ABS materials were prepared and completely blended to acquire a mix of 250 g of the material for the composition. Next, the FLD25 filament extrusion machine was used to form the OPF/ABS composite into a wire. This composite filament then was used in an FDM-based 3D printer to print the specimens. Finally, the printed specimens were tested for mechanical properties such as tensile and flexural strength. The results show that the presence of OPF had increased the tensile strength and modulus elasticity by approximately 1.9% and 1.05%, respectively. However, the flexural strength of the OPF/ABS composite had decreased by 90.6% compared with the virgin ABS. Lastly, the most significant outcome of the OPF/ABS composite was its suitability for printing using the FDM method.

Investigation of Novel Polymer Composites Based on Recycled Multilayer Combined Packaging Materials

Polymer composite based on multilayer combined packaging wastes was prepared and investigated. The composite was made of tetrahedral package wastes, where cardboard part was removed. It was found that obtained composite material has blended polymer matrix that consists of low-density polyethylene, high-density polyethylene and polypropylene. Melting temperature of individual polymers in composite shifts to lower temperatures than that of the initial components. It is the evidence of destruction process or interaction between polymers. The hard particles of aluminum and cellulose are uniformly distributed in the composite. For that reason, these particles do not reduce melt fluidity significantly. The tensile strength and elasticity modulus are higher for the obtained material compared to pure polyethylene. The results show a high potential for the use of the developed composite material.

Effects of the nanosilica addition on cement concrete: A review

Nanotechnology has given a new dimension to the concrete world. Among the nanomaterials used as partial replacement of cement, nanosilica (NS) has been used immensely. This review paper summarizes the preparation of nanosilica useable for concrete production, effects of nanosilica addition on cement concrete in terms of varied components, fresh state as well as hardened state and physical properties like workability, setting times, etc. The nanosilica addition hinders workability as the surface area occupied by the nanosilica is quite large. The setting time reduces to a great extent. It gives an in-depth review of nanosilica added concrete prepared using various other additives. The mechanical properties like compressive strength, split tensile strength, flexural strength, and elasticity modulus are discussed in details. Also, the durability aspects of the nanosilica added concrete, the microstructural characterization, and the reduction of structural micropores are discussed in detail. The addition of nanosilica increases the strength properties as well as the durability but reduces the structural micropores. Further, the present scenario and the recommendation for future works of nanosilica application on cement concrete are presented. The use of nanosilica can reduce the consumption of cement, which releases CO2, responsible for global warming. All these aspects make nanosilica added concrete an essential and sustainable material for construction purposes.

A Horse of a Different Color?: Tensile Strength and Elasticity of Sloth Flexor Tendons.

Tendons must be able to withstand the tensile forces generated by muscles to provide support while avoiding failure. The properties of tendons in mammal limbs must therefore be appropriate to accommodate a range of locomotor habits and posture. Tendon collagen composition provides resistance to loading that contributes to tissue strength which could, however, be modified to not exclusively confer large strength and stiffness for elastic energy storage/recovery. For example, sloths are nearly obligate suspenders and cannot run, and due to their combined low metabolic rate, body temperature, and rate of digestion, they have an extreme need to conserve energy. It is possible that sloths have a tendon "suspensory apparatus" functionally analogous to that in upright ungulates, thus allowing for largely passive support of their body weight below-branch, while concurrently minimizing muscle contractile energy expenditure. The digital flexor tendons from the fore- and hindlimbs of two-toed (Choloepus hoffmanni) and three-toed (Bradypus variegatus) sloths were loaded in tension until failure to test this hypothesis. Overall, tensile strength and elastic (Young's) modulus of sloth tendons were low, and these material properties were remarkably similar to those of equine suspensory "ligaments." The results also help explain previous findings in sloths showing relatively low levels of muscle activation in the digital flexors during postural suspension and suspensory walking.

Mechanical Performance and Durability Evaluation of Sandstone Concrete

Enlarging local raw material utilization and reducing project costs is a new trend in the construction field. Under this background, sandstone was utilized in a cement‐stabilized base in this study. The mineral composition of sandstone and the proportion of each mineral composition in the parent rock were analyzed using X‐ray diffraction. To verify its feasibility, sandstone, syenite, marble, and basalt aggregates were selected to test the mechanical properties and road performance of the four aggregate concretes at 7, 28, 90, and 180 days. The test results showed that although the sandstone slump was the lowest at 60, the workability met the requirement. Compressive strength, tensile elasticity modulus, and axial tensile strength of concrete increased with age in all the concrete specimens, and the strength at each inspection time of sandstone was equivalent to that of marble, lower than that of basalt but higher than that of syenite. The early compressive strength of sandstone concrete is slightly lower than the compressive strength of marble concrete, and the 7 d and 28 d strengths were lower than 14% and 11%, respectively, but their 90 d and 180 d compressive strengths were the same. The crack resistance and frost resistance of sandstone were slightly inferior to those of syenite but better than those of basalt and marble. After 300 freeze‐thaw cycles of the four aggregate concretes, the mass‐loss rate of the test specimens was less than 5%, indicating that the frost resistance can meet the requirements. The various technical indexes of sandstone mixture could meet the current industry standards, and crack resistance, frost resistance, and fatigue resistance were good, which verified the feasibility of using sandstone for cement‐stabilized base and provided a low‐cost alternative for road construction.

Investigation of Novel Multi Directional Fan Blade Model Using PLA Material

In order to develop the light weight multi flow fan blades, additive manufacturing have been used to produce the PLA material blades in this research and to promote the application of PLA, it became essential to investigate the mechanical properties such as endurance and tensile strength elastic property along with the flow analysis. Two novel segments of this research are the analysis of the PLA material for the mechanical properties and the CFD analysis of the fan blade model to perform with high effectiveness. As the outcome of the research, it is observed that the tensile strength and elasticity of PLA materials manufactured through additive manufacturing increases with the increase in printing angle and thickness up to a threshold level. All the experimental results obtained are in the satisfactory range for an application involving fan blades. So the material can be suitable for the fabricating the fan blades without compromising the quality of the blades and application requirements. The CFD analysis have also been performed to design the fan blade and its twisting angle, thereby the maximum air flow can be obtained in all the directions.

A study on efficient microbial biodegradation of cellulose based jute composite

AbstractNonbiodegradability and land pollution are the prime factor for choosing biodegradable composite over thermoplastic based composite. As most of the synthetic polymers are nonbiodegradable in nature, hence, their derived composites are losing interest in composite market. In this work, we developed jute fortified bio‐composite utilizing soy milk as the framework material and glutaraldehyde as cross linking component. Mechanical strength of the composites was measured through elasticity (tensile) and transverse rupture (flexural) strength. Characterization of optimized composites by FTIR and FE‐SEM were carried out. Microbial culture system and soil burry methods were used to study biodegradation of the developed composites. Effect of different environmental condition on degradation of composites was evaluated and reported. The most worthwhile significance of these composites is the biodegradation property of its constituents, and can be a superior swap for nonbiodegradable polymer resin based fiber composite. The feasible utilization of this composite is in automobile division, indoor furnishings, cutlery, packaging units, electronic sectors, and so on.

3D printable Polycaprolactone-gelatin blends characterized for in vitro osteogenic potency

Synthetic polycaprolactone (PCL) was modified with various concentrations of gelatin (GL) to enhance its physical properties and biological activity for bone regeneration. A novel trisolvent mixture has been used to mix PCL and GL that were fabricated as scaffolds using 3D plotting. The scaffolds were characterized for their mechanical properties, hydrophilicity and swelling ability. In addition, the structure and morphology of the printed scaffolds were analyzed by Fourier-Transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and microcomputed tomography (μCT). Attachment, proliferation and osteogenic differentiation of rat bone marrow stromal cells (BMSC) cultured on the printed scaffolds were evaluated within 21 days. Increasing GL content in the scaffolds led to an enhanced hydrophilic nature, better pore size distribution and interconnected micro-pores. This resulted in better cellular attachment, proliferation and osteogenic differentiation. Although the multiple reactive sites and biochemical compatibility provided by GL improved the scaffolds' osteogenic potency, the tensile strength and elasticity of the printed scaffolds are yet challenging with increasing GL contents.

The Tensile Performance of r-PET Bottle String: Effects of Different String Sizes and Cutting Axes

Recently, plastic waste has become one of the global issues which contributes to severe environmental pollution and threatens marine life as it takes a longer time to decompose. This study was aimed to protect the environment by recycling waste materials to reduce solid wastes. Recycled polyethylene terephthalate string was used in the study to identify tensile properties. The main aim of this research was to identify the tensile strength properties by investigating different string sizes for the r-PET bottle (4 mm, 5 mm, and 6 mm) at different cutting axes (horizontal and vertical). According to ASTM D882-02, the tensile strength test was conducted with a load cell of 50 N and crosshead speed of 50 mm/min at room temperature. To reduce the possibility of nuisance factors that will affect the result, five repetitive tests were carried out and Minitab R.18 software was used to analyse the obtained data. Results revealed that the 4 mm string in both cutting axes demonstrated the highest strength of tensile performance and modulus elasticity.

Study on shape retention properties of filament/staple fiber composite yarns and fabrics

Purpose With the improvement of living standards and acceleration of working pace, the shape retention property of textiles has attracted more attention. Yarn spinning is the first fundamental process in making textiles and apparel, and the properties of yarn influence the performance of textiles directly. Filament/staple fiber composite yarn is a kind of yarn spun by filament and staple fiber, and comprehensive qualities of yarn can be improved. Therefore, the purpose of this paper is to study the shape retention properties of filament/staple fiber composite yarns and corresponding fabrics. Design/methodology/approach Four kinds of composite yarn, core-spun yarn with one 50D SPH filament feeding, sirofil wrapped yarn with one 50D SPH filament feeding from left, sirofil wrapped yarn with one 50D SPH filament feeding from right, sirofil wrapped yarn with two 25D SPH filaments feeding from two sides, were spun. The qualities of spun yarns were measured. Then, corresponding two kinds of twill fabrics were woven by core-spun yarn and sirofil wrapped yarn with two filaments, respectively. The handle parameters, crease recovery, appearance leveling after washing, dimensional change rate after washing, strength and elongation and tensile elasticity were tested by using corresponding test instruments. Findings The tested results of spun yarn qualities show that comparing with the core-spun yarn, the evenness of sirofil wrapped yarn is improved, the hairiness is reduced, and the breaking strength and elongation are increased. Comparing with sirofil wrapped yarn with one filament, the evenness of sirofil wrapped yarn with two filaments is improved. The measured results of fabrics properties show that under the same weaving process, comparing to the fabric woven by core-spun yarn, the dimension of fabric woven by sirofil wrapped yarn is small after desizing, and warp and weft density is large. The possible reason is that the shrinkage of the SPH filament outside the sirofil wrapped yarn happens after desizing, which also makes the dimensional change rate after washing of the corresponding fabric large, and crease recovery poor. Originality/value In the paper, for improving the shape retention properties of the pure cotton woven fabric, one kind of SPH filament was added to the woven fabric by spinning filament/staple fiber composite yarns. Four kinds of composite yarn, core-spun yarn with one 50D SPH filament, sirofil wrapped yarn with one 50D SPH filament feeding from the left side, sirofil wrapped yarn with one 50D SPH filament feeding from the right side, sirofil wrapped yarn with two 25D SPH filaments feeding from two sides, were spun. Two kinds of twill fabrics were weaving by core-spun yarn and sirofil wrapped yarn with two filaments, respectively.

Tannery Shavings and Mineral Additives as a Basis of New Composite Materials

This paper analyses the possibility of using tannery shavings as a basis for new composite materials with specified properties. The new material was made by combining tannery shavings with an adhesive medium. Mineral additives, such as dolomite, kaolin and bentonite were used in an amount of 5% and 10% of the total mass of shavings as a filler. In order to point out the influence of mineral additives on the final composite structure, some physico–mechanical properties, such as tensile strength and elasticity were examined with the use of static tensile tests. The second part of the investigation involved the analysis of wetteability by immersion, because this property depends on several aspects, such as surface roughness and the material structure. Thus, changes in wetteability values can provide information about the impact of mineral additives on the material properties of composites. With regard to physico–mechanical and sorption properties obtained on the basis of experimental results, it was possible to define areas of possible applications of these materials in comparison with current methods.

Synthesis and property evaluations of highly filled polyimide composites under thermal cycling conditions from −190 °C to +200 °C

This paper presents data on the synthesis of composites based on polyimide and modified tungsten (IV) oxide (WO2). The resulting, highly filled, polyimide/WO2 composites were investigated by electron microscopy and thermal analysis in a gas environment of oxygen and argon. The maximum content of modified WO2, in the studied composites, was 60 wt%. The introduction of WO2 increases the thermal stability of the composites. For pure polyimide, the upper limit of the operating temperature is 507 °C; for a composite with a content of 30 wt% WO2 − 526 °C, and for 60 wt% WO2 − 554 °C in a gas environment of Ar. The change in the physico-mechanical properties of highly filled polyimide composites was studied under the conditions of thermal cycling from −190 °C to +200 °C. The time of one cycle was 22 min. The thermal cycle was repeated 5, 10 and 20 times. The following parameters were determined: tensile strength, modulus of tensile elasticity and elongation under tension. The introduction of WO2 slightly reduces the initial strength characteristics of the composites.

Effect of nanosilica with different interfacial structures on mechanical properties of polyimide/SiO2 composites

ABSTRACTIn this article, the effects of coupling agent, silica particle size, and particle shape on the mechanical properties of polyimide (PI) were studied by molecular dynamics (MD) simulations, and the effect of SiO2 surface treated with coupling agent on the mechanical properties of PI was investigated by experiment. At the same doping volume fraction (5%), the simulation results show that the surface interaction energy between the matrix and particle gradually increases with the radius of the embedded nanoparticles. Meanwhile, the interface interaction energy and mechanical properties of the sphere‐type were significantly higher than the ones of other shaped nanoparticles. Moreover, the simulations were compared with the experimental results; atomic force microscopy and scanning electron microscopy images can verify that after being treated with coupling agent, interface interaction between nanosilica and PI enhances quite a little. The mechanical experimental results show that the tensile strength and elasticity modulus of pure PI, unbonded (UB) PI/SiO2, and bonded PI/SiO2 films are 34.47 and 1.13, 36.46 and 1.32, and 66.20 MPa and 1.72 GPa, respectively. It is indicated that the coupling agent plays a crucial role in nanocomposites. © 2019 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 2020, 137, 48595.

The functions of hydrophobic elastic polyurethane combined with an antibacterial triclosan derivative in the dentin restoration interface

Dentin restoration produces weak interfaces because of the effects of bacterial microflora, biofilms, and mechanical, thermal, and shrinkage stresses. This results in secondary caries. Therefore, hydrophobic elastic polyurethane (PU) containing different concentrations of triclosan derivatives was synthesized and applied to solve this problem. The antibacterial PU was characterized according to its tensile strength (TS) and elasticity (ε) via a universal testing machine, and water sorption (Wsp) and solubility testing (Wsl) was performed according to ISO 4049: 2009. Additionally, this study evaluated the antibacterial properties of PU against Streptococcus mutans (ATCC35668) and Escherichia coli (ATCC25922). A marginal leakage test was performed to evaluate the leakage prevention property. As a result, the antibacterial PU showed high TS (>17 MPa), high elasticity (ε > 65%), and low Wsp (>81.06 μg/mm3) and Wsl (>11.22 μg/mm3). The PU exhibited antibacterial effects against both Streptococcus mutans and Escherichia coli. The antibacterial rates were over 90% and >99% for the 3% and 5% groups, respectively. Moreover, the marginal level of leakage was 0. Based on the mechanical properties, Wsp and Wsl values and the antibacterial properties, the 3% group exhibited satisfactory performance and has been deemed a possible solution to reduce the occurrence of secondary caries.