Development of new metallic alloys for biomedical applications
New low modulus β-type titanium alloys for biomedical applications are still currently being
developed. Strong and enduring β-type titanium alloy with a low Young's modulus are being …
developed. Strong and enduring β-type titanium alloy with a low Young's modulus are being …
Experimental and clinical performance of porous tantalum in orthopedic surgery
BR Levine, S Sporer, RA Poggie, CJ Della Valle… - Biomaterials, 2006 - Elsevier
Porous tantalum, a new low modulus metal with a characteristic appearance similar to
cancellous bone, is currently available for use in several orthopedic applications (hip and …
cancellous bone, is currently available for use in several orthopedic applications (hip and …
Additively manufactured porous tantalum implants
R Wauthle, J Van Der Stok, SA Yavari… - Acta biomaterialia, 2015 - Elsevier
The medical device industry's interest in open porous, metallic biomaterials has increased in
response to additive manufacturing techniques enabling the production of complex shapes …
response to additive manufacturing techniques enabling the production of complex shapes …
Comparison of 3D-printed porous tantalum and titanium scaffolds on osteointegration and osteogenesis
H Wang, K Su, L Su, P Liang, P Ji, C Wang - Materials Science and …, 2019 - Elsevier
Metals such as Ta (tantalum) and Ti (titanium) have been popularly used as a bone
substitute or implants in orthopedic surgery and dentistry, since they have excellent …
substitute or implants in orthopedic surgery and dentistry, since they have excellent …
[HTML][HTML] Sclerostin stimulates osteocyte support of osteoclast activity by a RANKL-dependent pathway
Sclerostin is a product of mature osteocytes embedded in mineralised bone and is a
negative regulator of bone mass and osteoblast differentiation. While evidence suggests that …
negative regulator of bone mass and osteoblast differentiation. While evidence suggests that …
Development of fluorine‐free tantalum carbide MXene hybrid structure as a biocompatible material for supercapacitor electrodes
The application of nontoxic 2D transition‐metal carbides (MXenes) has recently gained
ground in bioelectronics. In group‐4 transition metals, tantalum possesses enhanced …
ground in bioelectronics. In group‐4 transition metals, tantalum possesses enhanced …
Effects of surface coating on reducing friction and wear of orthopaedic implants
Coatings such as diamond-like carbon (DLC) and titanium nitride (TiN) are employed in joint
implants due to their excellent tribological properties. Recently, graphite-like carbon (GLC) …
implants due to their excellent tribological properties. Recently, graphite-like carbon (GLC) …
An overview of recent advances in designing orthopedic and craniofacial implants
VP Mantripragada, B Lecka‐Czernik… - … research Part A, 2013 - Wiley Online Library
Great deal of research is still going on in the field of orthopedic and craniofacial implant
development to resolve various issues being faced by the industry today. Despite several …
development to resolve various issues being faced by the industry today. Despite several …
Large-scale synthesis of bioinert tantalum oxide nanoparticles for X-ray computed tomography imaging and bimodal image-guided sentinel lymph node mapping
Ever since Au nanoparticles were developed as X-ray contrast agents, researchers have
actively sought alternative nanoparticle-based imaging probes that are not only inexpensive …
actively sought alternative nanoparticle-based imaging probes that are not only inexpensive …
Ceramics and ceramic coatings in orthopaedics
Advanced bioceramics have played integral roles in treatment modalities for damaged or
diseased human joints and osseous defects. This paper reviews the uses and properties of …
diseased human joints and osseous defects. This paper reviews the uses and properties of …