Title :
Cohesive energy calculation for cortical bone matrix
Author :
Tamilselvan, A. ; Zhang, D.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Mech. & Aerosp. Eng., Rutgers Univ., Piscataway, NJ, USA
Abstract :
Cortical bone tissue is a complex, hierarchical composite of mineral and organic constituents organized and interacting in such a manner to result in a truly unique material. The cohesive energy of an idealized cortical bone matrix was determined from its biochemical composition. A correlation has been made between the cohesive energy and the mechanical properties of bone and compared with common metals. An idealized cortical bone matrix has a very high cohesive energy compared to metals
Keywords :
binding energy; biochemistry; biomechanics; bone; molecular biophysics; proteins; biochemical composition; bone apatite; bone fibrils; bone mechanical properties; cohesive energy calculation; collagen fibers; cortical bone matrix; hierarchical composite; idealized matrix; ionic crystals; mineral constituents; molecular crystals; organic constituents; phosphoproteins; volume percentage; Active matrix organic light emitting diodes; Biological materials; Bone tissue; Calcium; Crystalline materials; Crystallization; Crystals; Mechanical factors; Minerals; Shape control;
Conference_Titel :
Bioengineering Conference, 2002. Proceedings of the IEEE 28th Annual Northeast
Conference_Location :
Philadelphia, PA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-7419-3
DOI :
10.1109/NEBC.2002.999532
