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Hydroxyapatite in the form of hydroxycarbonate apatite is the principal mineral component of bone tissue in mammals. In Bioceramics, it is classed as a bioactive material, which means bone tissue grows directly on it when placed in apposition without intervening fibrous tissue. Hydroxyapatite is hence commonly used as bone grafts, fillers and as coatings for metal implants. This important book provides an overview of the most recent research and developments involving hydroxyapatite as a key material in medicine and its application.

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Author:   Michael Mucalo (University of Waikato, New Zealand)
Publisher:   Elsevier Science & Technology
Imprint:   Woodhead Publishing Ltd
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.20cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.740kg
ISBN:  

9781782420330

ISBN 10:   1782420339
Pages:   404
Publication Date:   03 March 2015
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Replaced By:   9780128190357
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

Part I Properties and biological response to hydroxyapatite for medical applications 1. Structure and properties of hydroxyapatite for biomedical applications 2. Adhesion of hydroxyapatite on titanium medical implants 3. Biological response to hydroxyapatite 4. In vitro degradation behavior of hydroxyapatite 5. Zinc substitutes in hydroxyapatite for the inhibition of osteoporosis  Part II Biomedical applications of hydroxyapatite 6. Ultra-thin hydroxyapatite sheets for dental applications 7. Hydroxyapatite coatings for metallic implants 8. Multifunctional bioactive nanostructured films 9. Porous hydroxyapatite for drug delivery 10. Collagen-hydroxyapatite composite scaffolds for tissue engineering 11. Synthetic hydroxyapatite for tissue engineering applications 12. Synthetic hydroxyapatite for bone healing applications 13. Hydroxyapatite coating on biodegradable magnesium and magnesium-based alloys 14. Animal-bone derived hydroxyapatite in biomedical applications 15. Silicon substituted hydroxyapatites for biomedical applications

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Dr Michael R, Mucalo is Senior Lecturer in physical Chemistry at the University of Waikato in New Zealand.

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