Table 3.
Tensile properties of PEEK and its nanocomposites.
| Sample | Elastic modulus (GPa) | Tensile stress (Mpa) | Elongation (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PEEK | 3.87 ± 0.10 | 80.06 ± 0.49 | 67.10 ± 13.40 |
| PEEK/(0.93% MWNT) | 4.21 ± 0.11 | 83.38 ± 0.78 | 57.25 ± 13.20 |
| PEEK/(1.88% MWNT) | 4.25 ± 0.85 | 82.08 ± 3.68 | 56.48 ± 24.90 |
| PEEK/(15% nHA)-(0.93% MWNT) | 6.83 ± 0.20 | 70.99 ± 7.51 | 2.32 ± 1.15 |
| PEEK/(15% nHA)-(1.88% MWNT) | 7.13 ± 0.12 | 64.48 ± 8.51 | 1.74 ± 0.58 |
| PEEK/(15% nHA) [23] | 6.20 ± 0.13 | 70.56 ± 3.22 | 2.71 ± 0.34 |
| Human cortical bone [20] | 7–30 | 50–150 | 1–3 |