Surface Engineering for Bone Implants: A Trend from Passive to Active Surfaces

The mechanical and biological properties of bone implants need to be optimal to form a quick and firm connection with the surrounding environment in load bearing applications. Bone is a connective tissue composed of an organic collagenous matrix, a fine dispersion of reinforcing inorganic (calcium p...

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Main Authors: John Jansen, Sander Leeuwenburgh, Jeroen Van Den Beucken, Ruggero Bosco
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2012-07-01
Series:Coatings
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2079-6412/2/3/95