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@article{Blaker:2005:10.1515/epoly.2005.5.1.248,
author = {Blaker, JJ and Maquet, V and Boccaccini, AR and Jérôme, R and Bismarck, A},
doi = {10.1515/epoly.2005.5.1.248},
journal = {E Polymers},
title = {Wetting of bioactive glass surfaces by poly(α-hydroxyacid) melts: Interaction between Bioglass® and biodegradable polymers},
url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1515/epoly.2005.5.1.248},
year = {2005}
}
TY - JOUR
AB - The interfacial characteristics between bioactive glass (45S5 Bioglass®) surfaces and poly(α-hydroxyacid) melts have been assessed by direct wetting measurements. In particular, the wettability of Bioglass® powder by poly(D,L-lactide) (PDLLA) and poly(D,L-lactide-co-glycolide) (PLGA) was assessed by imbibition measurements. Additionally, the equilibrium contact angles of PDLLA and PLGA melts on a sintered Bioglass® surface were measured. The surface energy of the bioactive glass and the polymers was determined from contact angles measured using various test liquids on PDLLA, PLGA and Bioglass® solid substrates. There are sufficient adhesive interactions between the polymers and Bioglass®. A simple heat treatment of the bioactive glass in an inert gas atmosphere leads to an improved wetting behaviour, indicating increased adhesive interactions. Scanning electron micrographs of the polymer + Bioglass® composites formed by polymer penetration into the powder bed show the formation of a 'good quality' interface.
AU - Blaker,JJ
AU - Maquet,V
AU - Boccaccini,AR
AU - Jérôme,R
AU - Bismarck,A
DO - 10.1515/epoly.2005.5.1.248
PY - 2005///
SN - 1618-7229
TI - Wetting of bioactive glass surfaces by poly(α-hydroxyacid) melts: Interaction between Bioglass® and biodegradable polymers
T2 - E Polymers
UR - http://dx.doi.org/10.1515/epoly.2005.5.1.248
ER -
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