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Buckyballs and Carbon Nanotubes in Cancer Therapies and Medical Treatment Applications

Buckyballs and carbon nanotubes cen be used in the delivery of drugs and other materials to treatment sites. Methods where this can be applied are described.

14 Sep 2004

Bioceramics in the In Situ Treatment of Cancer by Radiotherapy and Hyperthermia

Bioceramics such as glass ceramics and yttria have been used for the in situ treatment of cancer. The methods and materials used to treat cancer are described.

14 Sep 2004

Natural and Synthetic Bone Graft Materials – Autogenous, Allograft, Demineralised Bone Matrix and Synthetic Mixture Bone Grafts

Surgical procedures may require bone grafts where defects need to be filled or recontructions are necessary. Bone graft materials may be harvested from the patient (autograft) or someone alse (allograft). These materials and the benefits are described as well as other alternatives.

14 Sep 2004

Calcium Phosphate and Hydroxyapatite Coatings

Calcium phosphate coatings have been used on metallic implants which by themselves behave as bioinert biomaterials. The processes are briefly overviewed and the advantages of the sol-gel process explained.

14 Sep 2004

Coralline Apatites for Biomedical Applications - Clinical Applications and Production

Sea corals have been successfully converted to hydroxyapatites using processes such as hydrothermal or microwave processing. The use of coralline apatites in clinical applications is also outlined.

14 Sep 2004

Implant Stability and Fixation Using Surface Texturing and Surface Treatments

The long term success of an implant relies on its stability through either biological fixation or cemet fixation. Implant fixation can be enhanced bu surface texturing. Some surface texturing processes are outlined.

13 Sep 2004

Classifications and Behavior of Different Types of Biomaterials

The different types of biomaterials are classified according to the way in which they behave when implanted. The evolution of biomaterials and the market are also briefly described.

13 Sep 2004

Jeol Introduce Electron Probe Microanalyzer with Thermal Field Emission Electron Gun

Jeol have introduced an advanced electron probe microanalyzer (EPMA) with a thermal field emission electron gun designed specifically for high resolution, low-accelerating-voltage microanalysis and ultra-high resolution imaging of solid materials.

8 Sep 2004

Titanium and Titanium Alloys - Forming and Formability of Titanium and Titanium Alloys

The forming and formability of titanium alloys is considered herein. Aspects considered include technques and equipment, galling, springback, oxygen content, cleanliness, contamination and mechanical properties.

8 Sep 2004

Titanium and Titanium Alloys - Forging Parameters and Forgeability of Titanium and Titanium Alloys

The forging and forgeabilty of titanium alloys is discussed. Aspects including protective coatngs, forging temperature, strain rates, contamination and straightening of forgings are covered.

8 Sep 2004

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The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

The global semiconductor market has entered an exciting period. Demand for chip technology is both driving the industry as well as hindering it, with current chip shortages predicted to last for some time. Current trends will likely shape the future of the industry, which is set to continue to show

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

The primary distinction between graphene-based batteries and solid-state batteries lies in the composition of either electrode. Although the cathode is commonly changed, carbon allotropes can also be employed in fabricating anodes.

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

In recent years, the IoT is rapidly being introduced into almost all sectors, but it has particular importance in the EV industry.

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Buckyballs and Carbon Nanotubes in Cancer Therapies and Medical Treatment Applications

Bioceramics in the In Situ Treatment of Cancer by Radiotherapy and Hyperthermia

Natural and Synthetic Bone Graft Materials – Autogenous, Allograft, Demineralised Bone Matrix and Synthetic Mixture Bone Grafts

Calcium Phosphate and Hydroxyapatite Coatings

Coralline Apatites for Biomedical Applications - Clinical Applications and Production

Implant Stability and Fixation Using Surface Texturing and Surface Treatments

Classifications and Behavior of Different Types of Biomaterials

Jeol Introduce Electron Probe Microanalyzer with Thermal Field Emission Electron Gun

Titanium and Titanium Alloys - Forming and Formability of Titanium and Titanium Alloys

Titanium and Titanium Alloys - Forging Parameters and Forgeability of Titanium and Titanium Alloys

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How are Fine Ceramics Supporting the Next Generation of Renewable Energy?

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The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

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