Sol-gel derived hydroxyapatite, fluorhydroxyapatite and fluorapatite coatings for titanium implants

Currently, most titanium implant coatings are made using hydroxyapatite and a plasma-spraying technique. There are however limitations associated with the plasma-spraying process including; poor adherence, high porosity and cost. An alternative - the sol-gel technique offers many potential advantage...

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Main Author: Tredwin, C. J.
Published: University College London (University of London) 2009
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.564736