Surface enhancement of Ti–6Al–4V fabricated by selective laser melting on bone-like apatite formation

Medical grade Ti–6Al–4V implants fabricated using selective laser melting (SLM) are recognized as a commercial biomaterial used for bone repairs and fracture fixation. However, there have been cases of failed bone remodeling and implant infections caused by deficient osteointegration. To improve ost...

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Main Authors: A.N. Aufa, Mohamad Zaki Hassan, Zarini Ismail, Norhaslinda Harun, James Ren, Mohd Faizal Sadali
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2022-07-01
Series:Journal of Materials Research and Technology
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2238785422009954