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AC Electrokinetic Phenomena Generated by Microelectrode Structures
Published on: July 28, 2008
Formation of bone electrets and their charge decay characteristics
Abstract:
Thermo electret, electro electret and magneto electret phenomena have been examined for bone, collagen and apatite. It is found that they acquired a saturation charge of about 10(-6) C/cm2--10(-8) C/cm2 when subjected to moderate temperature, electric and high magnetic field treatments. A significant fraction of charge developed is found to be retained in these materials for a period of several months. A possible explantation for the mechanism at work is suggested. A relationship between energy storage and development of bone is perceived.
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