Preparation, characterization, and in vitro osteoblast functions of a nano-hydroxyapatite/polyetheretherketone biocomposite as orthopedic implant material
A bioactive composite was prepared by incorporating 40 wt% nano-hydroxyapatite (nHA) into polyetheretherketone (PEEK) through a process of compounding, injection, and molding. The mechanical and surface properties of the nHA/PEEK composite were characterized, and the in vitro osteoblast functions in...
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| Format: | Online |
| Language: | English |
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Dove Medical Press
2014
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| Online Access: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4145828/ |