Titanium-niobium pentoxide composites for biomedical applications

The strength of titanium scaffolds with the introduction of high porosity decreases dramatically and may become inadequate for load bearing in biomedical applications. To simultaneously meet the requirements of biocompatibility, low elastic modulus and appropriate strength for orthopedic implant mat...

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Main Authors: Yuncang Li, Khurram S. Munir, Jixing Lin, Cuie Wen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: KeAi Communications Co., Ltd. 2016-12-01
Series:Bioactive Materials
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2452199X16300287