Mechanical properties and dynamics of degradation of polylactide matrix composites with calcium and sodium alginate fibers
Journal of Composite Materials
Published online on March 05, 2013
Abstract
In the present article, new polylactide/alginate fibers composites were investigated. Composite pre-pregs were made by solution casting method. The aim of the study was to define physico-mechanical properties of developed materials. The scope of the studies included: examining the static mechanical properties, properties of the surface and their changes during degradation. Moreover, intensity of the release of degradation products to the environment and a change of the mass of examined samples were analyzed. Obtained results were evaluated taking into account possibility to use prepared composited as materials for vascular implants.