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Preparation and properties of composite manganese/fluorine coatings on metallic titanium

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Cold spray coating: A review of material systems and future perspectives

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Magnesium alloy implant GZ31K with enhanced corrosion resistance promotes fracture healing in vitro and in vivo systems

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Preparation of Cu2+/TA/HAP composite coating with anti-bacterial and osteogenic potential on 3D-printed porous Ti alloy scaffolds for orthopedic applications

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Post-processing of wire-arc additive manufactured stainless steel 316 l bone staples using laser shock peening: a mechanical and antibacterial study

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Multifunctional Coatings on Implant Materials—A Systematic Review of the Current Scenario

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A 3D-printed orthopedic implant with dual-effect synergy based on MoS2 and hydroxyapatite nanoparticles for tumor therapy and bone regeneration

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Functionalized zeolite regulates bone metabolic microenvironment

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A feasibility study of promoting osseointegration surface roughness by micro-milling of Ti-6Al-4V biomedical alloy

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Influence of Mg Addition on Microstructure, Hardness, Bioactivity in Vitro and Electrochemical Corrosion Properties of a Bioceramic Hydroxyapatite Coating Fabricated by Laser Cladding

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Recent Advancements in Materials and Coatings for Biomedical Implants

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Facile Formulation of New Innovative Eco-Friendly Hybrid Protective Coating for Mild Steel in Acidic Media

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Synthesis of biocompatible Ti‐6Al‐4V composite reinforced with ZrO2 and bioceramic produced by powder metallurgy: Morphological, structural, and biocompatibility analysis

Muharrem Pul, Ümit Erdem, Büşra Moran Bozer, Tuncay Şimşek, Rüstem Yılmazel and Mustafa Yasin Erten

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A Comprehensive Review of Surface Modification Techniques for Enhancing the Biocompatibility of 3D-Printed Titanium Implants

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Heart valve-inspired self-lubricating anticoagulant surfaces

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A Novel laser scanning method for metallization of alumina substrate by copper

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Distinguishing abiotic corrosion from two types of microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC) using a new electrochemical biofilm/MIC test kit

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Enhanced Biotribological and Anticorrosion Properties and Bioactivity of Ti6Al4V Alloys with Laser Texturing

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ACS Omega, 2022, 7, 31081
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Advances in Multifunctional Bioactive Coatings for Metallic Bone Implants

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Recent Advancements in Metallic Drug-Eluting Implants

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Biological characterization of the osteogenic, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties of fullerene-modified zirconia and titanium alloy implant surfaces

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Y2O3-Doped BioGlass Coatings for Ti-6Al-4V Alloy: Insights into Degradation, Bioactivity, Ion Release, Adhesion, and Corrosion Behavior

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Synergistic Effects of Sr-CaP and ZrO2 Coatings on the Corrosion Behavior of Magnesium Alloy for Implant Applications

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Forged to heal: The role of metallic cellular solids in bone tissue engineering

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Customisation of PVD coatings for biomedical devices

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Effect of Nb–Zr–N Alloying Layer on Surface Mechanical Properties and Biocompatibility of Medical 316L Matrix

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Coatings, 2023, 13, 1346
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Titanium-Based alloys and composites for orthopedic implants Applications: A comprehensive review

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A review of the application of inorganic non-metallic coatings on PEEK dental implants

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Surfaces and Interfaces, 2025, 72, 107027
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Inorganic/organic combination: Inorganic particles/polymer composites for tissue engineering applications

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Bioactive Materials, 2023, 24, 535
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Understanding Localized Corrosion on Metal Surfaces Using Scanning Electrochemical Cell Impedance Microscopy (SECCIM)

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Potential of Polymer/Fullerene Nanocomposites for Anticorrosion Applications in the Biomedical Field

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Ceramic materials for 3D printing of biomimetic bone scaffolds – Current state-of-the-art & future perspectives

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Optimized surface engineering of Ti-6Al-4V: Comprehensive coating evaluation for biomedical applications

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A review on the surface topography and corrosion behavior of Mg-alloy coatings for biomedical implants

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Towards load-bearing biomedical titanium-based alloys: From essential requirements to future developments

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A Structural, Morphological, and Corrosion Study of 316L Stainless Steel Coated With Hydroxyapatite, Chitosan, Nano‐MgO, and 3‐Aminopropyl Trimethoxysilane via Electrophoretic Deposition

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Strontium-modified nanostructured titania on Ti-1553 alloy for enhanced biomedical applications

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Engineered functional doped hydroxyapatite coating on titanium implants for osseointegration

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Comparison of surface modification and corrosion resistance of Ti6Al4V alloy using matcha tea extract-based silver and copper oxide nanoparticles

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Preparation and characterisation of gradient HA/TiN/Ti coatings for biomedical applications

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Surface Engineering, 2024, 40, 826
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