Post-spray treatment of HA coating using laser

Hydroxyapatite (HA) coatings on orthopedic prostheses have the surface characteristics that allow bone to grow into the surface pores and thus reduce the recuperation period of patients.'I,2] Thermal spray is a popular technique used for coating HA on orthopaedic prostheses. It is a fast and ea...

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Main Author: Beh, Pang Yoke.
Other Authors: Khor, Khiam Aik
Format: Thesis
Language:English
Published: 2008
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10356/13486