About this Abstract |
| Meeting |
2027 TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition
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| Symposium
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Advanced Biomaterials and Implants
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| Presentation Title |
Engineering Multifunctional Polymer Biocomposites: Design, Modeling, and Biomedical Applications |
| Author(s) |
Lihua Lou |
| On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Lihua Lou |
| Abstract Scope |
The increasing demand for biomaterials that simultaneously provide mechanical integrity, biological functionality, and long-term durability has accelerated the development of multifunctional polymer biocomposites for implantable devices. This presentation introduces an integrated framework for the design, fabrication, characterization, and computational optimization of advanced polymer biocomposites for cardiac patch and intervertebral disc applications. The first part highlights strategies for engineering multifunctional scaffolds by integrating complementary manufacturing techniques to achieve hierarchical architectures that closely mimic the structural and mechanical characteristics of native tissues. The incorporation of bioactive fillers and functional nanomaterials is discussed as an effective approach to enhance electrical conductivity, cell–material interactions, and tissue regeneration. The second part focuses on the application of finite element analysis as a predictive design tool for polymer biocomposites. Computational modeling enables systematic evaluation of scaffold geometry, material composition, and mechanical behavior under physiologically relevant loading conditions, thereby facilitating rational optimization prior to experimental fabrication. |
| Proceedings Inclusion? |
Planned: |
| Keywords |
Biomaterials, Polymers, Nanotechnology |