Formation of hydroxyapatite coatings with tailored properties using radio-frequency mognetron sputtering through combined experiments and simulations. University of Antwerp
Ceramics based on hydroxyapatite is one of the most widely used materials for bone replacement, because of its high biocompatibility. Nowadays, HA-based coatings are commonly used in medicine to enhance the osteoinductive properties of metallic implants. In contrast to the relatively large number of experimental data, which in some cases can provide a global insight into the growth mechanism and structure of thin firms, there are currently very ...