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TY - JOUR
T1 - Recent developments in processing and surface modification of hydroxyapatite
AU - Norton, J.
AU - Malik, K.R.
AU - Darr, J.A.
AU - Rehman, I.U.
PY - 2006
Y1 - 2006
N2 - The present paper reviews the developments in the fields of bioceramic materials and laser surface microstructuring of materials. The clinical success of a bioceramic implant depends largely on the biological response at the implant interface in addition to the sufficiency of the mechanical properties for the application. The use of lasers in the present paper is largely to tailor the topography, surface properties and composition with a view to enhancing the implant biocompatibility. Developments in production methods for hydroxyapatite [HA: Ca10(PO4)6(OH)2] are also discussed with the advantages of producing nanocrystalline material via emulsion routes. The improved mechanical stability featured by nanocrystalline HA should promote clinical success in further load bearing applications. © 2006 Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining.
AB - The present paper reviews the developments in the fields of bioceramic materials and laser surface microstructuring of materials. The clinical success of a bioceramic implant depends largely on the biological response at the implant interface in addition to the sufficiency of the mechanical properties for the application. The use of lasers in the present paper is largely to tailor the topography, surface properties and composition with a view to enhancing the implant biocompatibility. Developments in production methods for hydroxyapatite [HA: Ca10(PO4)6(OH)2] are also discussed with the advantages of producing nanocrystalline material via emulsion routes. The improved mechanical stability featured by nanocrystalline HA should promote clinical success in further load bearing applications. © 2006 Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining.
KW - Apatite processing routes
KW - Emulsion technology
KW - Hydroxyapatite
KW - Laser ablation
KW - Nanocrystalline
KW - Surface analytical techniques
KW - Surface interactions
KW - Surface microstructuring
KW - Ceramic materials
KW - Laser applications
KW - Mechanical properties
KW - Nanostructured materials
KW - Surface properties
KW - Surface treatment
U2 - 10.1179/174367606X102278
DO - 10.1179/174367606X102278
M3 - Journal article
VL - 105
SP - 113
EP - 139
JO - Advances in Applied Ceramics
JF - Advances in Applied Ceramics
SN - 1743-6753
IS - 3
ER -