[Mechanical properties and biocompatibility of nanometer calcium carbonate/poly (L-lactide) composites]

Sheng Wu Yi Xue Gong Cheng Xue Za Zhi. 2006 Aug;23(4):805-8.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to synthesize nanometer calcium carbonate/poly(L-lactide) composites and evaluate its biocompatibility, and mechanical properties. The nanometer calcium carbonate/poly(L-lactide) composites was prepared by the method of solution mixing and cell culture. Its properties were analyzed using, mechanical tests, MTT assay, transmission electron microscope and scanning electron microscope. It was found that the new kind copolymer had good biocompatibility, nanometer calcium carbonate could enhance the strength of the pure poly (L-lactide) matrix. The nanometer calcium carbonate/poly (L-lactide) composites is a promising bioabsorbable material. It is worth further medical research.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Biocompatible Materials*
  • Calcium Carbonate*
  • Cell Line
  • Materials Testing
  • Mice
  • Nanostructures
  • Polyesters*
  • Tensile Strength

Substances

  • Biocompatible Materials
  • Polyesters
  • poly(lactide)
  • Calcium Carbonate