Publications by authors named "Qiu-Xia Zhou"
Mater Today Bio
February 2023
Article Synopsis
- Polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) bone cement is widely used in orthopedic surgery but has limitations like shrinkage, heat injury, and low bioactivity.
- Researchers developed a new material, expandable P(MMA-AA-St), which reduces shrinkage but lacks strong biomechanical properties, leading to the addition of graphene oxide (GO) for improvement.
- The modified composite, PGBCs, showed enhanced strength, water absorption, and cell compatibility, with better outcomes in rabbit bone defect studies, indicating its potential as an effective biomaterial for implants.
