Structural Mimetic Silk Fiber-Reinforced Composite Scaffolds Using Multi-Angle Fibers

Dental glass fiber is one of dental synthetic fibers that are widely used in dentistry as a dental resin reinforcement, such as in dentin replacement material. The availability of glass fiber is limited in Indonesia because it must be imported and relatively expensive. Bombyx mori silk-fiber is one of the strongest natural fiber derived from silkworm cocoon processing. Silk-fiber is used in medical applications as a post-surgical sutures, scaffolds for tissue engineering and drug delivery. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of Bombyx mori silk-fiber volume on the flexural strength of fiber-reinforced composite (FRC). We used Bombyx mori silk-fiber (Perhutani Pati, Central Java, Indonesia) and flowable composite (Charmfil flow, Denkist, Korea) in this study. The FRC samples were divided into 4 groups consisting of fiber volumes of 0%, 5%, 10% and 15% (n = 4). Tests of flexural strength were performed according to ISO 4049. The results were analyzed using one way ANOVA (p<0.05). The study showed that the means of the flexural strength (MPa) of Bombyx mori silk-fiber FRC for volume of 0%, 5%, 10% and 15% were 149.2 ± 5.5; 127.6 ± 3.8; 110.9 ± 3.5; 71.2 ± 4.2. One-way ANOVA test showed that the means of FRC flexural strength on the four groups’ silk-fiber Bombyx mori volumetric were significantly different (p<0.05). This study concluded that Bombyx mori silk-fiber volumetric influences the flexural strength of fiber- reinforced composite. An increase in Bombyx mori silk-fiber volume decreases the flexural strength of FRC because there is a small gap due to the weak interfacial bonds between dental flowable composite and Bombyx mori silk-silk-fiber.

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The effect of silk concentration on the flexural strength of FRC as a Bone Graft

Majalah Kedokteran Gigi Indonesia ◽

10.22146/majkedgiind.31487 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 4 (2) ◽

pp. 107

Author(s):

Rifki Moechtar ◽

Siti Sunarintyas ◽

Muhammad Kusumawan Herliansyah

Keyword(s):

Flexural Strength ◽

Bone Graft ◽

Bone Fractures ◽

Healing Process ◽

Silk Fiber ◽

Bending Test ◽

Graft Material ◽

Fiber Reinforced ◽

Fiber Reinforced Composite ◽

Reinforced Composite

Bone fractures are mostly caused by trauma and disease. In the therapeutic process of bone healing which often meets some constraints, bone graft is mainly used to ensure that the healing process takes place. A fiber reinforced composite (FRC) is a popular bone graft material that is made to resemble bone properties. FRC is normally comprised of polymer matrix, hydroxyapatite filler, and fiber. Hydroxyapatite is a bioactive material widely used as a bone graft. Silk fiber is known as a reliable material to increase mechanical strength of the FRC. On this basis, this study aims to determine the effect of silk fiber concentration on the flexural strength of FRC. Fiber reinforced composite made of Bis-GMA/TEGDMA/ UDMA resin (CharmFil®, DenKist, Korea), hydroxyapatite (Bioceramic Laboratory, DTMI UGM) and silk fiber (Perhutani, Pati) were divided into three groups. Each group contained different silk fiber concentrations which were 1%, 5% and 10%. The flexural strength test was performed with 3-point bending test according to ISO 10477. The result showed that FRC with silk fiber 1%, 5% and 10% respectively had flexural strength of 61.21 ± 8.43 MPa, 62.97 ± 3.92 MPa and 85.01 ± 7.71 MPa. The result of one way ANAVA analysis showed that mean of FRCs flexural strength were significantly different between one treatment group to another. Thus, it is conclusive that silk fiber has a significant effect on FRCs flexural strength. The addition of 10% concentration of silk fiber is proven to increase FRCs flexural strength.

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Recent Developments in Boron Fiber-Reinforced Composite Materials

10.33599/nasampe/s.19.1438 ◽

2019 ◽

Author(s):

James Marzik ◽

Thomas Foltz ◽

Chantel Camardese

Keyword(s):

Composite Materials ◽

Fiber Reinforced ◽

Fiber Reinforced Composite ◽

Boron Fiber ◽

Reinforced Composite ◽

Recent Developments

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Mathematical Model of the Effective Properties of a Fiber Reinforced Composite with a Linearly Graded Transition Zone

Tire Science and Technology ◽

10.2346/1.3519536 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 38 (4) ◽

pp. 286-307

Author(s):

Carey F. Childers

Keyword(s):

Mathematical Model ◽

Transition Zone ◽

Effective Properties ◽

Local Stress ◽

Stress And Strain ◽

Fiber Reinforced ◽

Strain Fields ◽

Shear Moduli ◽

Fiber Reinforced Composite ◽

Reinforced Composite

Abstract Tires are fabricated using single ply fiber reinforced composite materials, which consist of a set of aligned stiff fibers of steel material embedded in a softer matrix of rubber material. The main goal is to develop a mathematical model to determine the local stress and strain fields for this isotropic fiber and matrix separated by a linearly graded transition zone. This model will then yield expressions for the internal stress and strain fields surrounding a single fiber. The fields will be obtained when radial, axial, and shear loads are applied. The composite is then homogenized to determine its effective mechanical properties—elastic moduli, Poisson ratios, and shear moduli. The model allows for analysis of how composites interact in order to design composites which gain full advantage of their properties.

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