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Calcium Orthophosphates: Applications in Nature, Biology, and Medicine

Book information

Publisher
Pan Stanford Publishing
Year
2012
ISBN
9814316628, 9789814316620, 9785815816114
Google Books ID
Vou0NZJhBE4C
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
8 MB (8551438 bytes)
Edition
illustrated
Pages
853\863
Time added
2013-07-28 19:21:02

Description

Due to a great chemical similarity with the biological calcified tissues, many calcium orthophosphates possess remarkable biocompatibility and bioactivity. Materials scientists use this property extensively to construct artificial bone grafts that are either entirely made of or only surface-coated with the biologically relevant calcium orthophosphates. Porous scaffolds made of calcium orthophosphates are very promising tools for tissue engineering applications. A comprehensive overview of calcium orthophosphates, this book highlights their importance and biomedical uses.

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