Bioresorbable-magnesium composite
OwnerSwee-hin Teoh, Jing Lim +1inventors
InventorsSwee-hin Teoh, Jing Lim, Mark Seow Khoon Chong
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Abstract
The invention relates to biocomposites comprising a polymeric matrix and a magnesium filler such as a water soluble magnesium salt. The use of elemental magnesium or magnesium alloy in the biocomposite is minimized and preferably avoided. The magnesium biocomposites can be used as bone implants.
Claims19
A biocomposite comprising a polymeric matrix and a magnesium filler, wherein the magnesium filler comprises a soluble magnesium salt.
A method for forming a biocomposite comprising a polymeric matrix and a magnesium filler, wherein the magnesium filler comprises a soluble magnesium salt, the method comprising:
- mixing the polymeric matrix and magnesium filler;
- processing the mixture of the polymeric matrix and magnesium filler in a cryomill to obtain fine powder and processing the fine powder to form a thin film or a three-dimensional (3D) scaffold.
A method for promoting bone growth and repair, regeneration, and/or proliferation of host tissues, the method comprising implanting into a subject a biocomposite at a site in need of bone growth and repair, regeneration, and/or proliferation of host tissues, wherein the biocomposite comprises a polymeric matrix and a magnesium filler, and wherein the magnesium filler comprises a soluble magnesium salt.
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