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Realizing the Application Potential of Graphene-Modified Bionanocomposites for Prosthesis and Implant Applications

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The bionanocomposite is successively replacing conventional biomaterials such as metallic and nonmetallic alloys. The medical sector widely uses it due to its strength, inertness, tailored shape, ease of fabrication, and biocompatibility. Bionanocomposites are used in clinical practice to alleviate a load of damaged or infected bone to enhance the patient’s quality of life. The ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) is a widely used polymeric biomaterial for joint replacements and the development of critical implant shapes. Adding nanofillers like graphene and its derivatives to polymers have significantly improved the mechanical properties, thermal stability, wear resistance, and conductivity of the resultant polymeric biomaterial. A significant number of scholars are working on it because there is rising interest among researchers about improving its tribological characteristics and its numerous benefits. The current hectic daily routine, obesity, long working hours, poor trend of consuming packaged food items, accidents, and other health issues have made it necessary to investigate the fabrication of improved, cost-effective biomaterials with longer functional life. The purpose of this work is to provide a comprehensive evaluation of the different fabrication methods, the effect of graphene-based nanofillers, and application fields of other graphene-based composite materials to provide a clear understanding of the future development of polymeric biomaterials with preferred assets.

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  1. Materials and Morphology Laboratory, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Madan Mohan Malaviya University of Technology, Gorakhpur, 273010, India

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Singh, D.K., Verma, R.K. (2023). Realizing the Application Potential of Graphene-Modified Bionanocomposites for Prosthesis and Implant Applications. In: Bhattacharyya, B., Mathew, J., Saravanakumar, N., Rajeshkumar, G. (eds) Advances in Micro and Nano Manufacturing and Surface Engineering. Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-4571-7_29

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