2021
DOI: 10.31436/iiumej.v22i1.1478
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Investigation on the Mechanical, Thermal, Bio-Degradation, and Bio-Compatibility Properties of Poly (Lactic Acid) / Poly (Ethylene Glycol) Blend

Abstract: Absorbable sutures are widely used in surgery. In addition to acceptable mechanical properties, the surgical sutures should exhibit favorable degradability properties. In this research, the mechanical and thermal properties, hydrophilicity, biodegradability, pH changes, and drug release profile of polylactic acid (PLA) and polyethylene glycol (PEG) alloy were examined to fabricate absorbable sutures. The test results for the mechanical properties showed that the strength of the PLA/PEG alloy decreased with inc… Show more

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“…Since the composite materials explicitly have very high strength to weight ratio, are lightweight, and resistant to high temperatures, they are indeed considered to be pioneer materials in all applications. When compared with traditional metallic materials, composite materials present a wide spectrum of advantages over metallic materials, because metallic materials are prone corrosion when employed in corrosive environments [1][2][3]. In recent decades, thermoset polymer composites have become recognized and perhaps the most notably desirable materials in all sectors.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Since the composite materials explicitly have very high strength to weight ratio, are lightweight, and resistant to high temperatures, they are indeed considered to be pioneer materials in all applications. When compared with traditional metallic materials, composite materials present a wide spectrum of advantages over metallic materials, because metallic materials are prone corrosion when employed in corrosive environments [1][2][3]. In recent decades, thermoset polymer composites have become recognized and perhaps the most notably desirable materials in all sectors.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%