Creep-Recovery and Relaxation Behavior of High Density Polyethylene/Hydroxyapatite Nano Particles for Bone Substitutes: Effects of Gamma Radiation

H. Fouad, Othman Y. Alothman

1King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 2The Saudi Electronic University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

DOI: 10.4236/jbm.2014.22010                

Abstract

The following article has been retracted due to the fact that it cannot be accepted by the author as a journal publication. The Editorial Board takes a very strong respect to the author’s situation on this matter. This paper published in Journal of Biosciences and Medicines Vol.2 No.2, April 2014, has been removed from this site.

Keywords

Nano Particle, Hydroxyapatite, Creep, Recovery, Relaxation, Bone Substitute, Radiation

Conflicts of Interest

The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

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