SYNTHESIS AND CHARACTERIZATION OF A POLYMERIC MATERIAL BASED ON PROTEINS AND MINERALS IN PROPORTIONS SIMILAR TO THE COMPOSITION OF BONE

• DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.1317652604054

• Palavras-chave: Minerals, Bone, Polymethyl methacrylate, Casein, Collagen, Mechanical properties, Infrared, Scanning electron microscopy.

• Keywords: Minerals, Bone, Polymethyl methacrylate, Casein, Collagen, Mechanical properties, Infrared, Scanning electron microscopy.

• Abstract:

  Polymer-based biomaterials are used in medical applications, such as medical devices, implants, prostheses, sutures, and drug delivery systems. These applications are intended to partially or completely replace the function of an organ or tissue. These materials possess properties that make them suitable for various medical uses; their primary properties include biocompatibility—they must not cause allergic reactions, minimize inflammation, or trigger rejection. Another key property is degradability, meaning they break down into products that are harmless to the body. Furthermore, they are useful in applications requiring materials for orthopedic, dental, and cardiovascular implants, limb prostheses, and support devices; they may be absorbable or non-absorbable, depending on the application. Polymers can be used to design systems that release drugs in a controlled manner; they may possess mechanical properties that make them flexible, strong, and durable, depending on the needs of the specific application. Research on polymeric biomaterials is constantly evolving, with the aim of improving the functionality and safety of these materials. The objective of this study is to present the method for obtaining and characterizing a biomaterial, as polymeric materials play a crucial role in modern medicine and their ongoing development is enabling advances in the treatment and rehabilitation of various medical conditions.