Surface modification of yttria stabilized zirconia via polydopamine inspired coating for hydroxyapatite biomineralization

Yttria stabilized zirconia (YSZ) has been widely used as biomedical implant due to its high strength and enhanced toughening characteristics. However, YSZ is a bioinert material which constrains the formation of chemical bonds with bone tissue following implantation. Inspired by the property of muss...

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Main Authors: Muhamad Zain, Norhidayu, Hussain, Rafaqat, Abdul Kadir, Mohammed Rafiq
Format: Article
Published: Elsevier 2014
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