Statement of Problem: Poly-ether-ether-ketone (PEEK), a high-performance semi-crystalline thermoplastic polymer, has been employed to replace the metallic implant components in orthopedics.
T Anjan Kumar +2 more
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Evaluation of crystallization kinetics of poly (ether-ketone-ketone) and poly (ether-ether-ketone) by DSC [PDF]
The poly (aryl ether ketones) are used as matrices in advanced composites with high performance due to its high thermal stability, excellent environmental performance and superior mechanical properties.
Gibran da Cunha Vasconcelos +4 more
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Evaluation of decomposition kinetics of poly (ether-ether-ketone) by thermogravimetric analysis [PDF]
The non-isothermal thermogravimetric methods have been used extensively for the determination of kinetic parameters in polymers. The poly (ether ketones) are used as matrix in advanced high performance composites due its high thermal stability, excellent
Gibran da Cunha Vasconcelos +4 more
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Studies on the SPEEK membrane with low degree of sulfonation as a stable proton exchange membrane for fuel cell applications [PDF]
Sulfonated poly (ether ether ketone) (SPEEK) with a low degree of sulfonation (DS = 40%) was prepared for proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFC).
Mohammad Javad Parnian +2 more
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Miscibility of poly(ether ether ketone)/poly(ether diphenyl ether ketone) blends
Poly(ether ether ketone) and poly(ether diphenyl ether ketone) homopolymers are prepared by nucleophilic substitution routes. Miscibility of PEEK/PEDEK blends has been studied by wide-angle X-ray diffraction (WAXD) and differential scanning calorimetry (d.s.c.).
Xiang Ling Ji +2 more
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Formulation of a covalently bonded hydroxyapatite and poly(ether ether ketone) composite
Spinal fusion devices can be fabricated from composites based on combining hydroxyapatite and poly(ether ether ketone) phases. These implants serve as load-bearing scaffolds for the formation of new bone tissue between adjacent vertebrae.
Erik AB Hughes +4 more
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Boosting dimensional stability and proton conductive of proton exchange membrane by introducing SO3H-UiO-66 coated nanofibers [PDF]
In this work, we fabricated cross-linked pre-oxidized polyacrylonitrile nanofibers (PPNF) coating SO3H-UiO-66 coated (named SU6@PPNF), which was introduced into sulfonated poly (ether ether ketone) SPEEK to produce membrane with superior proton ...
Zhu Bensheng +7 more
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Poly-Ether-Ether-Ketone (PEEK) in orthopaedic practice- A current concept review
Background- Poly-Ether-Ether-Ketone (PEEK) is among the newer special thermoplastic engineering plastics and has shown reasonable biological, mechanical, and chemical properties as a biomaterial in orthopaedics.
Makena Mbogori +4 more
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Trauma to the craniofacial structures can result in both functional and aesthetic defects. Mucosa lines the frontal sinus outflow tract (FSOT) from the frontal sinus to the nasal cavity and any obstruction to the flow of mucus can lead to complications ...
Dana Jackson +2 more
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Clinical Performance of CAD /CAM Fixed Functional Space Maintainer Made of Poly Ether Ether Ketone (PEEK) [PDF]
Aim of the study: The current study was conducted to evaluate the clinical performance of PEEK polymeric material used as a Computer-aided design or computer-aided manufacturing (CAD /CAM)posterior fixed functional space maintainer clinical performance ...
Yasser Gomaa +2 more
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