The mechanical properties of bone are fundamental to the ability of our skeletons to support
movement and to provide protection to our vital organs. As such, deterioration in mechanical …

Trabecular bone is a highly porous, heterogeneous, and anisotropic material which can be
found at the epiphyses of long bones and in the vertebral bodies. Studying the mechanical …

The growing incidence of skeletal fractures poses a significant challenge to ageing
societies. Since a major part of physiological loading in the lower limbs is carried by cortical …

The first part of this review looks at the fundamental properties of hydroxyapatite (HAP), the
basic mineral constituent of mammalian hard tissues, including the physicochemical …

Nanoindentation has recently emerged as a powerful tool for measuring nano-and
microscale mechanical properties in tissues and other biomaterials. This technique has …

Context Increased bone fragility and reduced energy absorption to fracture associated with
type 2 diabetes (T2D) cannot be explained by bone mineral density alone. This study, for the …

Abstract The nanostructured TiMgSr (at.% 70: 10: 20) was synthesized by ball milling
process followed by cold compaction and microwave sintering. XRD results after 30 h milling …

Bone has a special structure that is both stiff and elastic, and the composition of bone
confers it with an exceptional mechanical property. However, bone substitute materials that …

Handbook of Nanophysics: Functional Nanomaterials illustrates the importance of tailoring
nanomaterials to achieve desired functions in applications. Each peer-reviewed chapter …

The use of nanoindentation to determine nanomechanical properties of mineralized tissues
has been investigated extensively. A detailed, critical, and comprehensive review of this …