| About this Abstract |
| Meeting |
2020 TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition
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| Symposium
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Biological Materials Science
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| Presentation Title |
B-23: Mechanical, Physical, and Morphological Characterization of a Composite Made from Luffa Cylindrica and EVA Copolymer |
| Author(s) |
Alejandro Restrepocarmona, Henry A. Colorado |
| On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Alejandro Restrepocarmona |
| Abstract Scope |
The need for teeth protection in contact sports is an interesting biomedical topic. Mouthguards in the market come in four types, and the custom-made version is the most appropriate for players. Composites have been a good alternative for approaching energy absorption issues in shock impact protection needs on parts for automobiles, aircraft, sports, among others. Several composites can be obtained depending on processing, type of material, and product shape. New composites may come out from natural fibers (nf) and polymers (poly) in sandwich structures using nf as reinforcement and poly as the matrix. In this work, a new composite from loofah (Luffa cylindrica) and Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA) was created. Its morphological, physical, and mechanical properties were characterized as well as statistical analyses using Statgraphics or R software were undertaken. |
| Proceedings Inclusion? |
Planned: Supplemental Proceedings volume |