CORTICAL BONE AS RESOURCE FOR PRODUCING BIOMIMETIC MATERIALS FOR CLINICAL USE

The search of new alternative materials for bone reconstruction is a major objective in biomaterials engineering and reconstructive medicine. In this study the compact bone derived materials are proposed, their structure and composition being modified by thermal treatments performed in 200–1200°C range, using 200°C temperature steps. The monitoring of the bone modifications under heat-treatment was carried out using thermal analysis (TGA-DSC),...