José Manuel Diabb Zavala

Dr. José Manuel Diabb Zavala


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Academic Career Length

8Years (2019-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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6 December 2019 in Polymers
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Rodrigo Ortiz-HernándezRodrigo Ortiz-Hernández
Rodrigo Ortiz-Hernández
NCNicolás Antonio Ulloa Castillo
Nicolás Antonio Ulloa Castillo
JZJosé Manuel Diabb Zavala
José Manuel Diabb Zavala
AVAlejandro Estrada-De La Vega
Alejandro Estrada-De La Vega
JIJorge Islas-Urbano
Jorge Islas-Urbano
Alex Elías-ZúñigaAlex Elías-Zúñiga
Alex Elías-Zúñiga
This research focuses on developing a novel ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) material reinforced with titanium dioxide (TiO 2 ) nanoparticles for producing craniofacial prostheses via an incremental sheet forming process (SPIF). First, UHMWPE-TiO 2 nanocomposite sheets were produced using incipient wetting and the compression molding process by considering different concentrations of TiO 2 nanoparticles. Then, the influence that the compression molding fabrication process has on the crystallinity and structural properties of the produced sample sheets was investigated. Experimental characterizations via scanning electron microscopy (SEM), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR), tensile mechanical testing, and live/dead cell viability assays provided data that show an enhancement of the physical, mechanical, and biological properties. Finally, modifications on the nanocomposite material properties due to the SPIF manufacturing processes of a craniofacial prosthesis are addressed.