The effect of micropores on output properties of laminate materials with assumed medical implantation

Purpose: Examination of elaborated composite material in terms of specific application in medicine – as internal prostheses of oesophagus. Development of the manufacturing technology of aramid-silicon laminated material and definition of the micro-cavities amount formed during production of the laminates. Design/methodology/approach: Aramid-silicon laminated material was made by a method of manual formation of laminates that is impregnation of reinforcement with matrix to hardening silicone process using hardening methods connected with heat. Created material was observed on Axiovert 450M light-microscope of Option Company at 100 x magnification. Findings: The results show that the preliminary manufacturing technology of aramid-silicon laminated materials allows creating a material with specific and special properties. Aramid-silicone laminate could be used in medicine for example as oesophagus prosthesis. Research limitations/implications: Carried out investigations show the problem with cautioning and ageing which are very important in having proper percentage of intensifier in developed material. Originality/value: Taking the material specific properties into account it seems that the aramid-silicon laminated material would be useful in medicine. Aramid silicone laminate could be attractive alternatively for composite material used for medical purposes and the others.