Biofunctionalization of UHMWPE fabric for ligament or tendon regeneration
| Field | Value | Language |
| dc.contributor.author | Wahed, Sonia Binte | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2023-08-22T06:13:17Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2023-08-22T06:13:17Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2023 | en |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://hdl.handle.net/2123/31582 | |
| dc.description.abstract | Due to superior physical qualities, ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene has become a prominent biomaterial for ligament/tendon (L/T) implants. There has been interest in addressing UHMWPE's bio-inert shortcomings by using bioactive components like hydroxyapatite, either as composite fillers or as a surface coating. In this thesis, as an alternative strategy, we explored the application of Plasma Immersion Ion Implantation (PIII) as a surface treatment for UHMWPE to enhance bioactivity by altering its surface properties and to offer a practical method for covalently immobilizing biomolecules on the surfaces of UHMWPE fabric. | en |
| dc.language.iso | en | en |
| dc.rights | Copyright All Rights Reserved | en |
| dc.subject | Biofunctionalization | en |
| dc.subject | UHMWPE | en |
| dc.subject | PIII | en |
| dc.subject | Ligament | en |
| dc.subject | Tendon | en |
| dc.subject | Fibroblast | en |
| dc.subject | Adipose derived stem cells | en |
| dc.title | Biofunctionalization of UHMWPE fabric for ligament or tendon regeneration | en |
| dc.type | Thesis | |
| dc.type.thesis | Doctor of Philosophy | en |
| dc.rights.other | The author retains copyright of this thesis. It may only be used for the purposes of research and study. It must not be used for any other purposes and may not be transmitted or shared with others without prior permission. | en |
| usyd.faculty | SeS faculties schools::Faculty of Engineering::School of Biomedical Engineering | en |
| usyd.degree | Doctor of Philosophy Ph.D. | en |
| usyd.awardinginst | The University of Sydney | en |
| usyd.advisor | Dunstan, Colin | en |
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