Thermal stability of bioactive composites

This chapter has highlighted the significance of thermal analysis for the characterisation of biomaterials. Through experience it has become apparent that the thermal properties of materials are clearly linked to their structure and can have a significant effect on their clinical performance. Any of the techniques highlighted here can be used as a complementary tool in the general characterisation of materials. However, for a full understanding of the thermal behaviour of materials it is often much more useful to use a combination of the above techniques. 

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