Abstract Additive manufacturing (AM)(= 3D printing) and rational design techniques have
enabled development of meta-biomaterials with unprecedented combinations of …

Bone fracture is prevalent among athletes and senior citizens and may require surgical
insertion of bone implants. Titanium (Ti) and its alloys are widely used in orthopedics due to …

Due to a prolonged life expectancy, the number of orthopedic-related fractures and
pathologies is increasing, leading to a tremendous demand for efficient orthopedic …

Antibacterial and osteogenic design is required for ideal orthopedic implants. The excellent
antimicrobial performance of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) has attracted interest for the …

Interest in space exploration has seen substantial growth following recent launch and
operation of modern space technologies. In particular, the possibility of travel beyond low …

Significant research and development in the field of biomedical implants has evoked the
scope to treat a broad range of orthopedic ailments that include fracture fixation, total bone …

Over the last decades there has been a tremendous volume of research efforts focused on
engineering silver-based (nano) materials. The interest in silver has been mostly driven by …

Surface functionalization is an effective approach to improve and enhance the properties of
dental materials. A review of atomic layer deposition (ALD) in the field of dental materials is …

Primary and secondary bone cancers are major causes of pathological bone fractures which
are usually treated through implant fixation and chemotherapy. However, both approaches …

The design of an ideal bone graft substitute has been a long-standing effort, and a number
of strategies have been developed to improve bone regeneration. Electron beam melting …