This Safety and Health Topics section deals with that segment of the industry known as polymer matrix composites. A composite is a material composed of a reinforcing fiber and a resin matrix. Composites are classified according to their matrix phase (the material which surrounds the fiber).

Composite materials must accurately mimic the morphological, biochemical, and mechanical features of the tissue micro-environment in order to effectively contribute to regenerative medicine. This replication is essential for enhancing cell adhesion, proliferation, and differentiation .

By direct incorporation of biological materials, such as cellulose, lignin or chitin, researchers are developing eco-friendly composites with reduced environmental impact.

Jan 31, 2024 · Wearable medical devices range from advanced biosensors to drug delivery systems and are becoming increasingly sophisticated, thanks to the flexibility and lightweight nature of composite materials. They offer continuous health monitoring and management capabilities, providing vital data and insights for both patients and healthcare providers.

The biopolymeric composite materials are required with advanced and multifunctional properties in the biomedical field and regenerative medicines with a complete analysis of routine biomaterials with enhanced biomedical engineering characteristics.

Jan 7, 2025 · Composite materials have become a mainstay in modern engineering for their superior strength-to-weight ratios, durability, and versatility. This review covers the developments in composite structures over the last decade with a focus on recent advances concerning design and performance optimization, with emphasis on sustainability.

Consequently many composite biomaterials have recently been studied and tested for medical application. Some of them are cur-rently commercialized for their advantages over traditional materials.

Nov 16, 2024 · This article first introduces the main monitoring methods and principles of structural health monitoring, further elaborates and summarizes the research status of structural detection of fiber-reinforced flexible composite materials, and …

Non-destructive testing (NDT) techniques are usually used for the characterisation of defects arising in polymer composites during manufacturing or in-service use. However, each of these NDT techniques cannot always allow a full diagnosis of the …

Nov 28, 2024 · Among various non-destructive testing (NDT) methods, ultrasonic techniques have emerged as robust tools for detecting and characterizing internal flaws in composites, including delaminations, matrix cracks, and fiber breakages.