“Effect of nanofillers on the structure and properties of orthopaedic carbon fibre reinforced poly(methyl methacrylate) composite” Doctoral Thesis

Author, institution: Tomas Žukas, Kaunas University of Technology

Science area, field: Technological Sciences, Materials Engineering (08T)

The Doctoral Dissertation is available at the library of Kaunas University of Technology (K. Donelaičio St. 20, Kaunas).

Scientific Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Virginija JANKAUSKAITĖ (Kaunas University of Technology, Technological Sciences, Materials Engineering – 08T)

Dissertation defence board of Materials Engineering Science Field:

Prof. Dr. Sigitas STANYS (Kaunas University of Technology, Technological Sciences, Materials Engineering – 08 T) – chairperson;
Dr. Viktoras GRIGALIŪNAS (Kaunas University of Technology, Technological Sciences, Materials Engineering – 08 T);
Prof. Dr. Habil. Ričardas MAKUŠKA (Vilnius University, Physical Sciences, Chemistry – 03 P).
Dr. Remo Merijs MERI (Riga Technical University, Technological Sciences, Materials Engineering – 08 T).
Prof. Dr. Rimvydas MILAŠIUS (Kaunas University of Technology, Technological Sciences, Materials Engineering – 08 T)

Annotation:

The aim of the doctoral dissertation is to improve the mechanical behaviour of biocompatible carbon fibre-reinforced poly(methyl methacrylate) composites and extend their application for the manufacturing of orthopaedic devices. In this study, poly(methyl methacrylate) is proposed as the matrix material of carbon fibre-reinforcing composites modified with such nanofillers as organic and natural nanotubes as well as layered silicates (montmorillonite and betonite) in order to improve their flexural properties and resistance to nail penetration and impact. This leads to the extension of their application for the manufacturing of orthopaedic devices.