Investigation into the surface modification of Ti-6Al-4V to facilitate antimicrobial ionic silver integration for use in implantable orthopaedic devices
Malignant bone tumours often require a patient to make the choice between limb salvage surgery and complete amputation. The Ti-6Al-4V alloy is the material of choice for implantable orthopaedic devices as it provides a favourable combination of biocompatibility, corrosion resistance and mechanical p...
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Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment
2021
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| Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/11427/33121 |