Functionally graded materials (FGMs) are a broad research area and attract considerable
tremendous attention today in the materials science and engineering society. In recent …

Implantable drug delivery systems (IDDS) are an attractive alternative to conventional drug
administration routes. Oral and injectable drug administration are the most common routes …

Over the last few years, many classifications have been proposed for functionally graded
materials (FGMs). In this Paper, critical review of different available classifications for FGM …

Adding stiffeners or forming a sandwich structure are two ways to reduce unnecessary risks
or costs for structures made of advanced materials. Through the proposal of a hybrid …

Biological tissues in the body stop functioning normally at certain times due to genetic
abnormalities, ageing, sickness, trauma, degeneration or accidents. Over the past few …

The stress-shielding (SS) effects following orthopedic implantation can lead to implant
loosening. Functionally graded materials (FGMs) and coatings (FGCs) are special …

Monolithic components are often insufficient when a combination of conflicting properties, or
a variation in properties at different regions within a material is required. Functionally graded …

A hydroxyapatite (HA) biofunctional gradient coating (BFGC) was prepared on the surface of
Ti6Al4V alloy via laser cladding. The effect of the laser power on the properties of the …

The heterogeneity of native tissues requires complex materials to provide suitable
substitutes for model systems and replacement tissues. Functionally graded materials have …

Functional gradient materials (FGMs), as a modern group of materials, can provide multiple
functions and are able to well mimic the hierarchical and gradient structure of natural …