Nanophase Alumina/Poly(L-Lactic Acid) Composite Scaffolds for Biomedical Applications

Abstract

Three-dimensional composites of nanophase alumina and poly(L-lactic acid) with an interconnected porous network and an overall porosity in excess of 90% are cytocompatible. Osteoblast proliferation on the nanophase ceramic/polymer composites is a function of time of cell culture and of nanoceramic loading in the biomaterial substrates.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2003
Accession Number
ADP014260

Entities

People

  • Aaron J. Tulloch
  • Rena Bizios
  • Richard W. Siegel

Organizations

  • Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Biomaterials
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Cells
  • Chemistry
  • Composite Materials
  • Culture Techniques
  • Engineering
  • Lactic Acid
  • Materials
  • Materials Science
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Microscopy
  • Osteoblasts
  • Polymer Matrix Composites
  • Prosthetics
  • Three Dimensional
  • Tissue Engineering

Fields of Study

  • Materials science

Readers

  • Immunology and Pathology
  • Nanocomposite Materials Science
  • Reinforced Composite Materials

Technology Areas

  • Biotechnology