Elastic Properties and Bulk Microstructure of Poly(L-Lactide)–Hydroxyapatite Composites Under Long-Term In Vitro Hydrolytic Degradation
Predicting the long-term degradation of bioresorbable poly(L-lactide) (PLLA)–hydroxyapatite (HA) composites remains a critical challenge in orthopedic implant design. An artificial implant must support bone tissue and maintain its mechanical and elastic properties for a certain period of time, corresponding to the rate...