Polymer Composites for Prosthetics Development

Inbunden, Engelska, 2027

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Polymer Composites for Prosthetic Development provides an in-depth examination of how polymer composites are advancing prosthetic technology. The book introduces the biomechanics of prosthetics, the materials used, their properties, and fabrication procedures, followed by discussions on advancements in comfort and sustainability. Clinical applications are covered in detail, with an emphasis on prosthetic solutions such as plaster molding, thermoforming processes, and 3D printing strategies for prostheses.• Covers various composite materials, including thermoplastics, natural fibers, synthetic fibers and smart polymers.• Offers practical insight into properties, durability, fatigue resistance, and skin tissue applications.• Discusses optimization of polymer composites including strength, toughness, fabrication methods, and sustainability.• Includes emerging trends in additive manufacturing for biomedical applications.• Examines future directions and the current state of prosthetic technology development, including clinical status.Exploring the latest advances and technologies, this reference is aimed at researchers in biomedical and materials engineering working in this rapidly evolving area.

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Utgivningsdatum:2027-01-14
Mått:156 x 234 x undefined mm
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:544
Förlag:Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN:9781041207306

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AZ Najihah received her Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia and is pursuing her Master’s degree at the same university. Her research is dedicated to advancing biopolymers with a primary focus on hydrogel applications for cartilage tissue engineering.AN Aufa obtained her degree in Biomedical Electronic Engineering and is pursuing her Ph.D. at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia. Her research focuses on the application of additive manufacturing of bone implants.Mohamad Zaki Hassan is Associate Professor at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia Kuala Lumpur's Razak Faculty of Technology and Informatics. He earned a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Liverpool. UK. He researches the use of natural fibres as reinforcement in composite materials.Indran Suyambulingam is Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Alliance University, India. He earned his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Anna University. His main research interests are prosthetics development, biomaterials, nanocomposites, tribology, agro-waste utilization, and characterization of natural fibers and their composites.

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0. Front Matter. PART 1. PRINCIPLE OF POLYMER COMPOSITES. 1. Introduction to prosthetic and artificial limb. 2. General material for prosthetic design. 3. Plastic and polymeric in prosthetics application. 4. Advancement in composites for prosthetic application. PART 2. TRENDS AND ADVANCEMENT IN POLYMER COMPOSITES. 5. From hand-crafting to advanced manufacturing of prosthetic application. 6. Natural Fiber Composites in Prosthetic Applications. 7. Synthetic Fiber Composites in Prosthetic Applications. 8. Current trends in nano reinforcement in composite for prosthetic application. PART 3. EVALUATING POLYMER COMPOSITES IN PROSTHETIC DESIGN AND PERFORMANCE. 9. Pressure measurement and comfort polymer composite for prosthetic. 10. Mechanical test of polymer composites for prosthetic. 11. Biodegradability test of Polymer Composites for Prosthetic. PART 4. POLYMER COMPOSITES IN CLINICAL SETTINGS. 12. Biomimicry of Polymers composite for prosthetic. 13. Biomechanic of polymer composite for human limb. 14. Sustainability of polymers composite for prosthetic. 15. Clinical status of polymers composite for prosthetic. 16. Limitation and challenges in fabricating user-centric prosthetic. 17. Future Materials for Prosthetics.