ReviewPolymers2025
Recent Advances in PEEK for Biomedical Applications: A Comprehensive Review of Material Properties, Processing, and Additive Manufacturing.
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18 citing papers in PubMed.
- Effect of Corona Discharge Treatment on the Adhesion of Polyetheretherketone Using Resin Cement.Dentistry journal · 2026Article
- Overcoming the Biomechanical Limitations of Titanium-Zirconia Dental Implants: Rationale for a Novel Ti-PEEK-Zr Tri-Layered Concept.Journal of functional biomaterials · 2026Review
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- Flexible Sensing Electrodes: From Materials Design to Device Fabrication.Materials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Application-matched point-of-care 3D printing of functionalized polyetheretherketone (PEEK) composites for patient-specific craniomaxillofacial implants.3D printing in medicine · 2026Article
- The Influence of Mechanical and Microstructural Characteristics on the Durability of a Femoral Implant Made of Different Alloys.Journal of functional biomaterials · 2026Article
- Comparing Laboratory and Synchrotron X-Ray CT for Structural Analysis of PEEK Orthopedic Implants.Biomimetics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Biomechanical effect of implant thickness and screw diameter on CFR-PEEK subperiosteal implants: a three-dimensional finite element analysis.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- Impact of Layer Thickness on Mechanical Properties and Surface Roughness of FDM-Printed Carbon Fiber-PEEK Composite.Materials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Concentration-Dependent Reinforcement of Self-Curing Poly(methyl methacrylate) with Polyetheretherketone: Mechanical Performance and Physicochemical Stability.Materials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Effects of In Situ Preheating Technology on Mechanical Properties and Microstructure of FFF-Printed PEEK.Micromachines · 2026Article
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- Multiscale Synergistic Investigation on the Mechanical and Tribological Performances of Graphene-Reinforced PEEK/PTFE Composites.Polymers · 2026Article
- [Repair and reconstruction of facial organ injuries: a perfect fit of structure and function].Zhonghua shao shang yu chuang mian xiu fu za zhi · 2026Review
- Effects of Post-Heat Treatment on Mechanical and Tribological Properties of 3D-Printed PLA and PEEK Structures.Polymers · 2026Article
- Role of polyetheretherketone (PEEK) in arthroplasty and orthopaedics: a review of biomechanical properties, surface modifications, and clinical outcomes.European journal of orthopaedic surgery & traumatology : orthopedie traumatologie · 2026Review
- Graphene oxide-modified PEEK composites: Properties and applications in orthopaedic repair - A review.Journal of orthopaedic translation · 2026Review
- Acoustic Emission Mechanisms During Polymer Processing and Chain Orientation: From Amorphous to Crystalline.Polymers · 2025Review
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Abstract
Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) is a high-performance thermoplastic polymer widely recognized for its distinct mechanical strength, chemical resistance, and biocompatibility. These characteristics make it suitable for a wide range of applications, particularly in medical, aerospace, chemical, and electronics fields. Conventional processing techniques, such as 3D printing, molding, and extrusion, are widely employed for PEEK fabrication. This review critically examines recent advancements in PEEK research, with an emphasis on additive manufacturing techniques that are expanding its applications in the medical field. We provide an in-depth analysis of PEEK's intrinsic properties, diverse processing methods, and current challenges that hinder its wider adoption. In addition to evaluating PEEK's performance, this review compares it with alternative biomaterials-such as titanium and ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE)-to explore its advantages and limitations in biomedical applications. Furthermore, this review discusses cost considerations, regulatory constraints, long-term clinical performance challenges, and failure modes that are essential for validating and ensuring the reliability of PEEK in clinical use. By synthesizing the recent literature, particularly from the last decade, this review highlights the significant potential of PEEK and underscores ongoing research efforts aimed at overcoming its limitations, paving the way for its broader implementation in advanced technological applications.
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