@Article{, title={Mechanical Properties Modeling and Optimization for Polymeric Matrix Hybrid Bio Composite for Scaffolds Application}, author={Marwan N. Arbilei and Jenan S. Kashan}, journal={Engineering and Technology Journal مجلة الهندسة والتكنولوجيا}, volume={36}, number={12 Part (A) Engineering}, pages={1226-1235}, year={2018}, abstract={TiO2 / Polypropylene composite considers very promisingbiomaterials in bone replacement and repair application, but mechanicalproperties still out of load bearing scaffolds application. In this work, twoapproaches were suggested to produce enhanced polymeric matrix biocomposite for scaffolds application, 1st one was by using Nano TiO2 particlesto produce bio composite with good mechanical properties. while the 2ndapproach applied by the addition of Al2O3 Nano particles. Differentprocessing conditions have been used like different compounding pressures,compounding temperatures, and chemical composition. This work aimed toinvestigate the effect of these additions and processing factors on mechanicaland physical properties for the proposed composite. Linear and multipleregression modeling techniques approached, and the mathematical modelshave been concluded and evaluated. The optimum preparation factors havebeen reduced and analyzed with Taguchi method to find the best preparationcriteria to prepare the best mechanical properties product. Using Nano scaleTiO2 powder enhanced mechanical and physical properties, moreover theaddition of Nano Al2O3 powder maximize the mechanical properties to verysimilar values to natural bone.

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