Metallic biomaterials are engineered systems designed to provide internal support to
biological tissues and they are being used largely in joint replacements, dental implants …

Regeneration of bone defects caused by trauma, infection, tumours or inherent genetic
disorders is a clinical challenge that usually necessitates bone grafting materials …

Coatings tailored to corrosion protection of metallic substrates are of the utmost relevance to
ensure reliability and long-term performance of coated parts as well as the product value of …

Implant-associated infections and aseptic loosening are some of the main reasons for
implant failure. Therefore, there is an urgent need to improve the osseointegration and …

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 …

Abstract 3D Printing (3DP) or additive manufacturing (AM) enables parts with complex
shapes, design flexibility, and customization opportunities for defect specific patient-matched …

Bioimplant engineering aims to mature biological alternatives to restore, retain, or modify
damaged tissues and/or the functionality of organs. Remarkable advancements in modern …

Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) possesses a similar elastic modulus as bones but yet suffers
from bio-inertness and poor osteogenesis. In this work, tantalum ions are implanted …

Porous tantalum scaffolds have been developed and clinically utilized as superior
implantable biomaterials for orthopedic applications owing to their exceptional corrosion …

Porous tantalum (Ta) is a promising biomaterial and has been applied in orthopedics and
dentistry for nearly two decades. The high porosity and interconnected pore structure of …