XPS, EDX and FTIR analysis of pulsed laser deposited calcium phosphate bioceramic coatings: the effects of various process parameters

H Zeng, WR Lacefield - Biomaterials, 2000 - Elsevier
Many techniques have been used to produce calcium phosphate, especially hydroxyapatite
(HA), coatings on metallic implant surfaces for improved biocompatibility. Although some …

The study of surface transformation of pulsed laser deposited hydroxyapatite coatings

H Zeng, WR Lacefield - … Research: An Official Journal of The …, 2000 - Wiley Online Library
Hydroxyapatite (HA) coatings generally exhibit very good biocompatibility owing to their
compositional resemblance to the natural hard tissue and to bioactive properties that are …

Dissolution/reprecipitation of calcium phosphate thin films produced by ion beam sputter deposition technique

H Zeng, KK Chittur, WR Lacefield - Biomaterials, 1999 - Elsevier
The dissolution, reprecipitation and protein adsorption properties of amorphous CaP
bioceramic thin films produced with an ion beam sputter deposition technique using …

Thermal residual stresses near the interface between plasma‐sprayed hydroxyapatite coating and titanium substrate: Finite element analysis and synchrotron …

B Cofino, P Fogarassy, P Millet… - Journal of Biomedical …, 2004 - Wiley Online Library
Plasma‐sprayed hydroxyapatite (HA) coatings on titanium alloy are often used in prosthetic
implants. The metallic substrate gives the implant good mechanical strength which is …

Image-processing techniques applied to the study of the musculoskeletal system and its interactions with biomaterials

A Merolli, PT Leali - MRS Bulletin, 2000 - cambridge.org
Over the past decade, orthopedic surgery and related research have made increasing use of
the opportunities offered by computers. Many clinical and research procedures rely on …