Fabrication and characterization of porcine bone-derived hydroxyapatite-alumina biocomposite

A bone grafts' main function is to support bone in growth, to induce bone healing, and to facilitate bone regeneration. Synthetic bone grafts are used since it can be easily modified according to the properties needed for a good bone substitute. For this study, a hydroxyapatite-alumina biocompo...

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Main Authors:	Apostol, Madeleine M. (Author), Lobigan, Jovito Leo D. (Author)
Other Authors:	Cruz, John Kenneth A. (adviser.)
Format:	Thesis
Language:	English
Subjects:	Hydroxyapatite coating > Biocompatibility. Biomedical materials.