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The atomic force microscope (AFM) force curve has been widely used for determining the mechanical properties of materials due to its high resolution, whereby very low (piconewton) forces and distances as small as nanometers can be measured.
D. Almasi +4 more
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Peek (Polyether Ether Ketone) – A Review Article
This article is aimed to review the applications of Polyether Ether Ketone (PEEK) in dentistry. The evolving desire for functions and aesthetics, few drawbacks with existing materials and clinicians shifting their paradigms towards metal free restorations led space for the metal-free restorations in today’s restorative practice.
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PEEK (Polyether-ether-ketone) and its composite materials in orthopedic implantation
Abstract Large bone defects caused by tumors and traumas are difficult clinical problems. For its treatment, autogenous bone transplantation is the “gold standard”. However, there are some shortcomings of this treatment, such as limited supply and extra trauma from bone removal.
Hongyun Ma +9 more
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Preparation Methods for Improving PEEK’s Bioactivity for Orthopedic and Dental Application: A Review
There is an increased interest in the use of polyether ether ketone (PEEK) for orthopedic and dental implant applications due to its elastic modulus close to that of bone, biocompatibility, and its radiolucent properties.
Davood Almasi +5 more
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Novel Fibre-like Crystals in Thin Films of Poly Ether Ether Ketone (PEEK) [PDF]
Published onlineArticleThis paper highlights the fabrication and characterization of a new type of crystal in quenched, cooled and annealed PEEK films. Following this process, a “fibre-like” crystal structure has been identified. Across the film surface,
Chen, B, Evans, KE, Ghita, OR, Wang, Y
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Biologically Modified Polyether Ether Ketone as Dental Implant Material
Polyether ether ketone (PEEK) is a non-toxic polymer with elastic modulus close to human bone. Compared with metal implants, PEEK has advantages such as evasion of stress shielding effect, easy processing, and similar color as teeth, among others ...
Zhangyu Ma +5 more
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Preparation, characterization and in vitro response of bioactive coatings on polyether ether ketone. [PDF]
Polyether ether ketone (PEEK) is a highly heat-resistant thermoplastic with excellent strength and elastic modulus similar to human bone, making it an attractive material for orthopedic implants.
Allen, Matthew J +2 more
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Three-dimensional printing or additive manufacturing (AM) has enabled innovative advancements in tissue engineering through scaffold development. The use of scaffolds, developed by using AM technology for tissue repair (like cartilage and bone), could ...
Rajesh Surendran +5 more
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Liquid flow measurement using silicone polymer wedge clamp-on ultrasonic transducers [PDF]
Accurate liquid flow measurement is vital to many industries, and the benefits and limitations of ultrasonic transit-time clamp-on measurements are well understood.
Dixon, Steve M. +4 more
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The application potential of glass fiber reinforced polyether-ether-ketone (GF/PEEK) composites is hampered by weak interfacial adhesion. This problem originates from the low wettability and the thermal decomposition of the interlayer at high ...
Hengjian Huan +5 more
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