Hydroxyapatite-Nanotube Composites and Coatings for Orthopedic Applications
Hydroxyapatite (HA) has received wide attention in orthopedics, due to its biocompatibility and osseointegration ability. Despite these advantages, the brittle nature and low fracture toughness of HA often results in rapid wear and premature fracture of implant. Hence, there is a need to improve the...
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FIU Digital Commons
2011
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| Online Access: | http://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/444 http://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1540&context=etd |