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Special Issue "Bioceramics: Challenges and Medical Applications of Calcium-Phosphate-Based Biocompatible Ceramics"
Kazuaki Hashimoto1, Mamoru Aizawa2
1Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Engineering, Chiba Institute of Technology, 2-17-1 Tsudanuma, Narashino 275-0016, Chiba, Japan.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences
|November 13, 2025
Summary
Calcium-phosphate (CaP) ceramics are vital biomaterials due to their bone-like composition and good biological effects. Further research explores their potential in bone regeneration and medical applications.
Area of Science:
- Biomaterials science
- Ceramic engineering
- Biomedical research
Background:
- Calcium-phosphate (CaP) ceramics are widely used in bone regeneration.
- Their chemical similarity to bone mineral is key to their success.
- Biological performance is a critical factor in biomaterial selection.
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