Development of biodegradable bone adhesive
The objective of this Final Year Project (FYP) is to synthesize and characterize the physical properties of poly (ethylene glycol) diacrylate hydroxyapatite (PEGDA-HA) composite hydrogels, and hence, determine the material’s suitability as a biodegradable bone adhesive. Hydroxyapatite was added t...
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| Format: | Final Year Project |
| Language: | English |
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2010
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| Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/10356/38913 |
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| Institution: | Nanyang Technological University |
| Language: | English |
| Summary: | The objective of this Final Year Project (FYP) is to synthesize and characterize the
physical properties of poly (ethylene glycol) diacrylate hydroxyapatite (PEGDA-HA)
composite hydrogels, and hence, determine the material’s suitability as a biodegradable
bone adhesive. Hydroxyapatite was added to help promote adhesion to bone, and perhaps
also help in enhancing bone cell growth. PEGDA was added in 10%, 20% and 30%
amounts, while HA was varied by 1%, 3% and 5%. The hydrogels were then compared to
controls without HA. |
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