Characterising Hydroxyapatite Deposited from Solution onto Novel Substrates: Growth Mechanism and Physical Properties.

ABSTRACT: Whilst titanium, stainless steel, and cobalt-chrome alloys are the most common materials for use in orthopaedic implant devices, there are significant advantages in moving to alternative non-metallic substrates. Substrates such as polymers may have advantageous mechanical biological properties whilst other substrates may bring unique capability. A key challenge in the use of non-metal products is producing substrates which can be modified to allow the formation of well-adhered hydroxyapatite films which promote osteointegration and have other beneficial properties. In this work, we aim to develop methodology for the growth of hydroxyapatite films on surfaces other than bulk metallic parts using a wet chemical coating process, and we provide a detailed characterisation of the coatings. In t

SUBMITTER: Murphy B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10489777 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature