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LOCATION:Boardroom 1, International Manufacturing Centre, University of Warwick and on-line
SUMMARY:Reminder: Investigation of Biodegradable Polymer Degradation in Aqueous Environments: A Case Study of Polylactic acid (PLA)
DESCRIPTION:CWMS is pleased to announce a lecture by Dr Jimmy Huanming Chen of Solid Mechanics and Materials Engineering Group, Department of Engineering Science, The University of Oxford.\n
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 Abstract: Biodegradable polymers are increasingly used in biomedical applications, such as orthopaedic implants, sutures, and drug delivery systems, due to their biocompatibility and versatile mechanical properties. These devices are subjected to mechanical loads from interactions with surrounding tissues during use. A clear understanding of the degradation and deformation behaviours of biodegradable polymers under stress is crucial, as maintaining mechanical integrity and geometric stability is essential for tissue recovery. However, there is limited qualitative analysis of the failure behaviour of biodegradable polymers under stress, and the effect of mechanical loading on the hydrolytic reaction rate remains unresolved. This study presents our systematic investigation of the unstressed and stressed degradation behaviour of biodegradable polymer and impact factors to the degradation rate. The stress-induced creep, even under very small stress, appears to be the primary factor leading to geometric collapse and, ultimately, failure. Our findings may provide significant guidelines in rational design of biodegradable polymer devices. \n
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 Agenda: \n
 18:00 Networking and refreshments \n
 18:30 Lecture and Q&A \n
 20:00 Close \n
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 Whether attending in-person or online, please register via the following link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/investigation-of-biodegradable-polymer-degradation-in-aqueous-environments-tickets-1834973317589?aff=affiliate1\n
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