Hydroxyapatite (HAp) for Biomedical Applications
( Woodhead Publishing Series in Biomaterials )
Publication series ：Woodhead Publishing Series in Biomaterials
Publisher： Elsevier Science
Publication year： 2015
E-ISBN: 9781782420415
P-ISBN(Paperback): 9781782420330
P-ISBN(Hardback): 9781782420330
Subject： R1 Preventive Medicine , Health;R3 Basic Medical;R62 The orthopedic surgery (surgery) to repair
Keyword： 一般工业技术
Language： ENG
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Description
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.
- Reviews the important properties of hydroxyapatite as a biomaterial
- Considers a range of specific forms of the material and their advantages
- Reviews a range of specific medical applications for this important material