Biocomposites were manufactured with dispersed porous corundum grains in va
rious matrices (phosphate and berate cements, bioglass, PMMA and PLA). Thei
r mechanical properties were estimated and correlated with the microstructu
re. The applications of these composites in orthopaedics are also suggested
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