| About this Abstract |
| Meeting |
2024 TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition
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| Symposium
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Materials Science for Global Development -- Health, Energy, and Environment: An SMD Symposium in Honor of Wole Soboyejo
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| Presentation Title |
Mechanical Behaviors of Biological and Engineered Composites |
| Author(s) |
Jing Du |
| On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Jing Du |
| Abstract Scope |
This study presents the results of combined experimental and computational studies of the mechanical behaviors of biological and engineered composites. Atomic force microscopy was used to map the microstructures and nanoscale ultrastructure in bone. Mechanical testing coupled with micro X-ray computed tomography enabled non-invasive characterization of 3D full-field microstructures and biomechanics for bone. Inspired by the sophistication of natural teeth, functionally graded multilayers were fabricated for dental applications by using polymer-ceramic composites. A mechanical testing method coupled with micro-CT was developed for the characterization of 3D crack growth inside polymer-ceramic composites. A fundamental understanding of biological tissues can shed light on the challenges of developing engineered materials that are both strong and tough. Moreover, the knowledge about the mechanical behaviors of biological tissues and engineered biomaterials can be used to ensure biomechanical compatibility and to guide the rational design of advanced biomaterials for the diagnosis and treatment of human disease. |
| Proceedings Inclusion? |
Planned: |
| Keywords |
Biomaterials, Characterization, Composites |