Biological Activation of Inert Ceramics: Recent Advances Using Tailored Self-Assembled Monolayers on Implant Ceramic Surfaces

High-strength ceramics as materials for medical implants have a long, research-intensive history. Yet, especially on applications where the ceramic components are in direct contact with the surrounding tissue, an unresolved issue is its inherent property of biological inertness. To combat this, sev...

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Main Authors: Frederik Böke, Karolina Schickle, Horst Fischer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2014-06-01
Series:Materials
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/7/6/4473