Plasma spraying of hydroxyapatite(HA)/Ti-6Al-4V composite coatings

Biomedical implants using metals, polymers, ceramics and composites are increasingly being used to restore body function and to facilitate healing. It is often the material design aspect of such implants that will determine the stability of the device. Hydroxyapatite (HA) coating on Ti-6A1-4V is a p...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Quek, Chai Hia.
Other Authors: Khor, Khiam Aik
Format: Thesis
Language:English
Published: 2008
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10356/13447