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Fabrication of Mechanically Tunable and Bioactive Metal Scaffolds for Biomedical Applications
Published on: December 8, 2015
Artificial organs: recent progress in metals and ceramics.
1Institute of Biomaterials and Bioengineering, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan. nnomura.met@tmd.ac.jp
Summary
This review explores advanced biomaterials like advanced metallic alloys and porous ceramics. These materials offer superior properties and novel functions for medical implants and regenerative medicine scaffolds.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Biomedical Engineering
- Biomaterials Science
Background:
- Biomaterials, including metals and ceramics, are crucial for implants and medical devices.
- Recent research focuses on enhancing their properties and exploring novel functions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review recent advances in bioceramics, metallic biomaterials, and their composites.
- To discuss these materials in terms of their properties and morphology.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of recent publications on biomaterials.
- Analysis of material properties and morphological characteristics.
Main Results:
- Exploration of new functions in metastable beta-Ti alloys, Ni-free Co-Cr-Mo alloys, and Mg alloys.
- Study of porous metals and ceramics as scaffolds for regenerative medicine.
Conclusions:
- Bioceramics and metallic biomaterials exhibit superior properties and novel functions.
- Advanced structural designs in porous materials are key for regenerative medicine applications.
