Calcium Orthophosphate-Based Bioceramics and Biocomposites

• Author(s): Sergey V. Dorozhkin,
• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Pages: 416
• ISBN_10: 3527699309
  ISBN_13: 9783527699308
  
• Language: en
• Categories: Technology & Engineering / Materials Science / Ceramics , Technology & Engineering / Mechanical , Science / Chemistry / General ,

Description:... Reflecting the advances made in recent years, this is a comprehensive overview of calcium orthophosphates for bioceramics and biocomposites with a special focus on the detailed description of all those available, including their biological and geological occurrence, preparation, chemical composition, structure-property relationships and applications. In particular, the book discusses the suitability of these orthophosphates for biomedical applications and their use as bone grafts in surgery and medicine.
The result is a useful reference for researchers with an academic, medical or commercial background.