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Investigation into the surface modification of Ti-6Al-4V to facilitate antimicrobial ionic silver integration for use in implantable orthopaedic devices

Malignant bone tumours often require a patient to make the choice between limb salvage surgery and complete amputation. The Ti-6Al-4V alloy is the material of choice for implantable orthopaedic devices as it provides a favourable combination of biocompatibility, corrosion resistance and mechanical p...

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Main Author: Vazirgiantzikis, Iosif
Other Authors: George, Sarah
Format: Thesis
Language:English
Published: Department of Mechanical Engineering 2021
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