Potential of Graphene–Polymer composites for ligament and tendon repair: a review

Tendon/ligament injuries are debilitating conditions that affect the life quality of a great percentage of the adult population. Several challenges still have to be addressed regarding the repair of these tissues, as current treatments show limited success. The use of biocompatible and biodegradable...

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Main Author: Peixoto, Tânia (author)
Other Authors: Paiva, M. C. (author), Marques, António T. (author), Lopes, Maria A. (author)
Format: article
Language:eng
Published: 2020
Subjects:
biocompatibility and biodegradability
composite scaffolds
graphene
mechanical properties
tendon and ligament repair
Ciências Médicas::Biotecnologia Médica
Engenharia e Tecnologia::Engenharia Médica
Science & Technology
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/1822/70373
Country:Portugal
Oai:oai:repositorium.sdum.uminho.pt:1822/70373

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http://hdl.handle.net/1822/70373

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