Comprehensive data on the mechanical properties and biodegradation profile of polylactide composites developed for hard tissue repairs
Abraham K. Aworinde,
Samson O. Adeosun,
Festus A. Oyawale,
Eyere Emagbetere,
Felix A. Ishola,
Obafemi Olatunji,
Stephen A. Akinlabi,
Sunday O. Oyedepo,
Oluseyi O. Ajayi,
Esther T. Akinlabi
Affiliations
Abraham K. Aworinde
Mechanical Engineering Department, College of Engineering, Covenant University, Ota, Nigeria; Corresponding author.
Samson O. Adeosun
Mechanical Engineering Department, College of Engineering, Covenant University, Ota, Nigeria; Metallurgical and Materials Engineering Department, University of Lagos, Nigeria
Festus A. Oyawale
Mechanical Engineering Department, College of Engineering, Covenant University, Ota, Nigeria
Eyere Emagbetere
Mechanical Engineering Department, Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun, Nigeria
Felix A. Ishola
Mechanical Engineering Department, College of Engineering, Covenant University, Ota, Nigeria
Obafemi Olatunji
Mechanical Engineering Science Department, University of Johannesburg, South Africa
Stephen A. Akinlabi
Mechanical Engineering Department, College of Engineering, Covenant University, Ota, Nigeria; Department of Mechanical Engineering, Walter Sisulu University, Butterworth Campus, Butterworth, South Africa
Sunday O. Oyedepo
Mechanical Engineering Department, College of Engineering, Covenant University, Ota, Nigeria
Oluseyi O. Ajayi
Mechanical Engineering Department, College of Engineering, Covenant University, Ota, Nigeria
Esther T. Akinlabi
Mechanical Engineering Department, College of Engineering, Covenant University, Ota, Nigeria; Mechanical Engineering Science Department, University of Johannesburg, South Africa
Polylactide (PLA), a biopolymer, was reinforced with three fillers (two organic reinforcements and one inorganic filler). The processing technique used to fabricate the composites was the melt-blending technique. The composites and the unreinforced PLA were subjected to microhardness, compression and biodegradation characterisations. Data obtained are presented in this article as raw data. Data from microhardness and compression tests were used to predict the fracture toughness. The biodegradation of the composites was also examined, and the data obtained reported in this article. The data presented in this article allow for a comprehensive understanding of the mechanical behaviour and the biodegradation profile of three composites of PLA with respect to their applications as biodegradable implants. It also helps in the selection of fillers for biopolymers such as PLA.
