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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2022-07-01
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Series: | Journal of Materials Research and Technology |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2238785422009954 |