Recent titanium R&D for biomedical applications in Japan

Authors
Niinomi, M
Citation
M. Niinomi, Recent titanium R&D for biomedical applications in Japan, JOM-J MIN, 51(6), 1999, pp. 32-34
Citations number
24
Categorie Soggetti
Metallurgy
Journal title
JOM-JOURNAL OF THE MINERALS METALS & MATERIALS SOCIETY
ISSN journal
10474838 → ACNP
Volume
51
Issue
6
Year of publication
1999
Pages
32 - 34
Database
ISI
SICI code
1047-4838(199906)51:6<32:RTRFBA>2.0.ZU;2-1
Abstract
Titanium alloys composed of nontoxic elements are being studied in Japan fo r use in biomedical applications. The alloys being studied are primarily al pha + beta- and beta-type titanium alloys. Areas of research include surfac e treatments to improve biocompatibility and methods of preventing Fretting fatigue, a primary cause of failure in biomaterials.