Metallic biomaterials have been employed in replacing and reconstructing the structural
parts of the human physical structure due to their high mechanical properties, superior …

Considerable progress has been made over the last decades in thermal spray technologies,
practices and applications. However, like other technologies, they have to continuously …

Since various interactions among cells, surrounding tissues and implanted biomaterials
always occur at their interfaces, the surface properties of potential implants appear to be of …

Bioimplant engineering aims to mature biological alternatives to restore, retain, or modify
damaged tissues and/or the functionality of organs. Remarkable advancements in modern …

Nanomedicine is a speedily growing area of medical research that is focused on developing
nanomaterials for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases. Nanomaterials with …

The piezoelectric effect of biological piezoelectric materials promotes bone growth.
However, the material should be subjected to stress before it can produce an electric charge …

Biomaterials are in use for the replacement and reconstruction of several tissues and organs
as treatment and enhancement. Metallic, organic, and composites are some of the common …

Calcium phosphates are among the most common biomaterials employed in orthopaedic
and dental surgery. The efficacy of such systems as bone substitutes and bioactive coatings …

Biomimetic mineralization using simulated body fluid (SBF) can form a bonelike apatite (Ap)
on the natural polymers and enhance osteoconductivity and biocompatibility, and reduce …

The biocompatibility and osteoconductivity of hydroxyapatite (HA) coatings have led to their
use in a wide range of applications in dentistry and orthopaedics. One such application is for …