Investigating Mechanical Attributes of Biomaterials for Bone Tissue Engineering Using Numerical Methodology

The individual use of polymers and ceramics has not successfully reproduced the intricate properties of bone. Yet, their combination within a composite material exhibits the potential for enhanced mechanical and biological performance, yielding a more faithful emulation of bone attributes. This research endeavors to appraise the advantageous mechanical traits inherent in a degradable bone implant composite, comprising β-TCP/DCPD and PHBV biomaterials. The assessment employs a numerical approach to scrutinize the composite’s mechanical prowess. The numerical investigation of the (β-TCP/DCPD)-PHBV composite reveals a mechanical response within the matrix/reinforcement interface region strikingly reminiscent of genuine bone behavior. This likeness is substantiated by the distribution of Von Mises stress, strain, and Young’s modulus.