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  • Biomaterials - Densities of Biomaterials and Some Other Related Materials
    Article - 14 May 2002
    The densities of a variety of biomaterials are compared to those of teeth, bone and other related materials. Biomaterials covered include orthopaedic, dental and vascular materials.
  • Hydroxyapatite - Hydroxyapatite Coatings An Overview
    Article - 9 May 2002
    The benefits of coating metallic implants with hydroxyapatite are many. These are outlined as are the varous methods that have been used to try and produce hydroxyapatite coatings. Some of the...
  • Biomaterials and Controlling Them with Radio Waves
    Article - 5 Mar 2002
    Researchers can now control DNA biomolecules with radio waves. The ultimate goal of this work will be to use biological machines to perform tasks on a molecular scale.
  • An Overview of Biomaterials
    Article - 26 Feb 2001
    The different types of biomaterials and their classifications (inert, active and resorbable) are defined and key properties are given.
  • Hydroxyapatite - Properties and Applications
    Article - 23 Feb 2001
    Hydroxyapatite is a calcium phosphate ceramic that is used as a biomaterial. It one of few materials that elicit an active response in the body and bonds directly to bone. It is also the mineral...
  • 4Degra™: Novel Biomaterials for 3D-Printing Medical Implants
    Article - 31 Aug 2021
    Recently, a novel polymeric 3D printing resin-ink has been developed by 4D Biomaterials, called 4Degra™, a polycarbonate-urethane-based polymer that undergoes non-toxic biodegradation; its properties...
  • An Introduction to Palladium
    Article - 28 Mar 2002
    In 1803, Wollaston discovered the palladium metal. It occurs along with other metals belonging to the platinum group in Placer deposits in Australia, Russia, Ethiopia, North America, and South...
  • Vinyl (Poly Vinyl Chloride) in Medical Applications
    Article - 26 Oct 2001
    Vinyl is the most widely used medical polymer in use today. Several properties including flexibility, durability, compatibility, sterilisability and low cost contribute to its use in applications such...
  • An Introduction to Cobalt
    Article - 20 Jul 2001
    Cobalt is a brittle, hard metal white in appearance resembling nickel but with a bluish tinge instead of the yellow of nickel. It imparts hardness to steels and alloys. Radioactive cobalt 60 has many...
  • Parylenes - Protection by Polymer
    Article - 3 Apr 2001
    Parylenes (or parxylylenes)are a family of polymers that can be used as a protective coating. They can be used for protection of artefacts as well as in the electronics and medical industries.

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