High phosphate strontium containing bioactive glass coatings for bone tissue engineering
The need for prosthetic joint implants continues to grow, but many implants fail and require revision surgery, mainly due to non-bonding to bone. Currently many metal prostheses are coated with hydroxyapatite (HA), often giving rise to ceramic particles leading to wear of the prosthesis surface. Thi...
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Imperial College London
2011
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