Research on Biological Properties of PEEK Based Composites

Abstract:

PEEK based composites have been increasingly employed as biomaterials due to its excellent biological characteristics. In this paper, the biocompatibility, bioactivity, bio-tribology and biomechanics of PEEK composites were investigated. The results showed that PEEK possesses excellent cellular and blood compatibility. The bioactivity of PEEK could be improved by various techniques such as plasma treatment, surface grafting, surface deposition and addition of bioactive glass ceramic in the PEEK matrix. The results of bio-tribology showed that the biotribological properties of PEEK based composites could be comparable with that of traditional artificial joint materials such as UHMWPE. It is even superior to UHMWPE under certain conditions. The biomechanical properties of PEEK composites showed that they can improve the initial stability, reduce the stress shielding and improve bonding strength between bone and implant after replacement, while they are compared with traditional implants such as stainless steel, titanium alloy and Co-Cr-Mo alloy.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volumes 325-326)
• Pages: 3-7
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.325-326.3
• Online since: June 2013
• Authors: Yu Song Pan, Jing Wang, Cheng Ling Pan
• Keywords: Bioactivity, Biocompatibility, Biomechanics, Bio-Tribology, PEEK

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