Evaluating the bioactivity of a hydroxyapatite-incorporated polyetheretherketone biocomposite

Abstract Background Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) exhibits stable chemical properties, excellent biocompatibility, and rational mechanical properties that are similar to those of human cortical bone, but the lack of bioactivity impedes its clinical application. Methods In this study, hydroxyapatite (H...

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Main Authors: Rui Ma, Dagang Guo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-01-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13018-019-1069-1