Effect of Silane A-174 Modifications in the Structure, Chemistry, and Compressive Strength of PLA-HAP and PLA-β-TCP Biocomposites: Toward the Design of Polymer–Ceramic Implants with High Performance

The effect of silane A-174 (3-(trimethoxysilyl)propyl methacrylate (methacryloxypropyl trimethoxysilane)) modifications of the ceramic surface on the structural characteristics and mechanical performance of hydroxyapatite (HAP)–polylactic acid (PLA) and β-tricalcium phosphate (β-TCP)–PLA composite systems was investigated employing a combination of Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), scanning...