Title :
Aluminium-free glass polyalkenoate spinal cements
Author :
Wren, A.W. ; Cummins, N.M. ; Towler, M.R.
Author_Institution :
Inaomri Sch. of Eng., Alfred Univ. New York, New York, NY, USA
Abstract :
This work determines the effect of adding Titanium (Ti) to novel GPCs as Ti is used in the fabrication of many implantable materials due to some of its beneficial properties and excellent biocompatibility.
Keywords :
bioceramics; bone; glass ceramics; aluminium-free glass polyalkenoate; biocompatibility; implantable material fabrication; spinal cement; Aluminum; Bones; Glass; Powders; Testing; Titanium;
Conference_Titel :
Bioengineering Conference (NEBEC), 2011 IEEE 37th Annual Northeast
Conference_Location :
Troy, NY
Print_ISBN :
978-1-61284-827-3
DOI :
10.1109/NEBC.2011.5778596
