3D Porous Graphene by Low‐Temperature Plasma Welding for Bone Implants. Issue 40 (26th August 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Chakravarty, Dibyendu; Tiwary, Chandra Sekhar; Woellner, Cristano F.; Radhakrishnan, Sruthi; Vinod, Soumya; Ozden, Sehmus; da Silva Autreto, Pedro Alves; Bhowmick, Sanjit; Asif, Syed; Mani, Sendurai A; Galvao, Douglas S.; Ajayan, Pulickel M.
• Is Part Of: Advanced materials. Volume 28:Issue 40(2016)
• Page Start: 8959
• Page End: 8967
• Publication Date: 2016-08-26
• Subjects: bio‐implants -- graphene -- in situ nanoindentation -- MD simulations -- spark plasma sintering; Materials -- Periodicals; Chemical vapor deposition -- Periodicals; 620.11
• DOI: 10.1002/adma.201603146
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0935-9648

Abstract

Abstract : 3D scaffolds of graphene, possessing ultra‐low density, macroporous microstructure, and high yield strength and stiffness can be developed by a novel plasma welding process. The bonding between adjacent graphene sheets is investigated by molecular dynamics simulations. The high degree of biocompatibility along with high porosity and good mechanical properties makes graphene an ideal material for use as body implants.