Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research ›› 2016, Vol. 20 ›› Issue (3): 392-396.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.2095-4344.2016.03.016

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Preparation of porous nano-hydroxyapatite/polyamide composites for bone repair

Qiangbashanzeng1, Liu Xiao-lan2   

  1. 1Tibet University, Lhasa 850002, Tibet Autonomous Region, China; 2Department of Orthopedics, Zhujiang Hospital of Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510280, Guangdong Province, China
  • Received:2015-11-05 Online:2016-01-15 Published:2016-01-15
  • About author:Qiangbashanzeng, Master, Lecturer, Tibet University, Lhasa 850002, Tibet Autonomous Region, China
  • Supported by:

    the Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong Province, No. 7005191

Abstract:

BACKGROUND: Compared with dense bone repair materials, porous materials has lower intensity, but its three-dimensional porous network structure can ensure a larger surface area that is more conducive to cell adhesion, growth and division as well as nutrient transmission.
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the preparation and performance of porous nano-hydroxyapatite/polyamide composites.
METHODS: Porous nano-hydroxyapatite/polyamide composites were prepared using chemical foaming method, and different composite bone repair materials were made by regulating foaming agent amount and nano-hydroxyapatite content. Mechanical properties, porosity and composition of the composite bone repair materials were detected.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: Porous nano-hydroxyapatite/polyamide composites were substantially tubular 
channels, and had relatively good connectivity and uniform distribution, with a pore size of 260-400 μm, porosity of 35%-57%. Foaming agent amount, nano-hydroxyapatite content and density of composite materials all are influential factors of the total porosity. Porous nano-hydroxyapatite/polyamide composites have better mechanical properties and compressive strength than the cancellous bone, and the foaming agent has no influence on its shape, composition and diffraction peaks.