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 …

Doping hydroxyapatite (HAp) with foreign ions has been increasing in popularity as a
chemical approach to augment the existing and impart new properties to it. However, it is …

A The present overview describes various production techniques for biocompatible calcium
orthophosphate (abbreviated as CaPO4) deposits (coatings, films and layers) on the …

Zinc is known for its role in enhancing bone metabolism, cell proliferation, and tissue
regeneration. Several studies proposed the incorporation of zinc into hydroxyapatite (HA) to …

The bioactivity of hydroxyapatite (HA) coatings can be modified by the addition of different
ions, such as silicon (Si), lithium (Li), magnesium (Mg), zinc (Zn) or strontium (Sr) into the HA …

Strontium‐substituted apatites have provoked increased interest in recent years for their
beneficial effects on osteoporotic bone treatment and replacement. In this study, rod‐and …

The use of coatings in biomaterials has been fundamental on the applicability of many
medical devices and has helped improve mechanical properties such as wear and fatigue …

Orthopaedic device implants play a crucial role in restoring functionality to patients suffering
from debilitating musculoskeletal diseases or to those who have experienced traumatic …

Laser processing technique has been an effective method to enhance the medical implant's
biocompatibility through forming specific textures on titanium alloy implant surface. In this …

The in vitro and in vivo performance of hydroxyapatite (HAp) coatings can be modified by the
addition of different trace ions, such as silicon (Si), lithium (Li), magnesium (Mg), zinc (Zn) or …