The Mechanical Properties of Bioactive Star Gels

Currently, bioactive star gels have opened a new research field providing a range of novel bone degeneration treatment [111]. 

The fabrication of implants with controlled nanostructures has very important advantages from the point of view of clinical applications. An appropriate design at the nanostructural level results in better implant-body interactions, improved mechanical properties, and control of the material biodegradation. 

Bioactive materials can be used as powders for filling small defects and as coatings that enhance metallic prosthesis fixation. However, when considering bioactive materials for bone regeneration in medium and large defects, bioactive pieces with appropriate mechanical properties are required. At this point, the key is to keep the properties provided by the nanostructure when processing a piece at the macroscopic 

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3 Melton, L.J., 3rd, Thamer, M., Ray, N. F., Chan, J.K., Chesnut, C.H., 3rd and Einhorn, T.A. (1997) Fractures attributable to osteoporosis report from the National Osteoporosis Foundation. Journal of Bone and Mineral Research, 12, 16-23. 

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