Current Research Progress of Ceramic Biomaterials in Japan.

نویسندگان

  • Kimihiro Yamashita
  • Masayuki Okazaki
چکیده

The R&D of ceramic biomaterials has extensively progressed in Japan since commercial production of calcium phosphates of hydroxyapatite and β-tricalcium phosphate, A-W glass, chemicalsand SBF (simulated body fluid)-treated metals, and yttria-stabilized zirconia for dental and medical applications. The centers of R&D excellence in Japan consist of universities and national research institutes in addition to industrial companies. The public organizations are listed below for reference.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Bio-medical materials and engineering

دوره 28 1  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2017