Characterization of CaO-ZrO2 Reinforced Hap Biocomposite for Strength and Toughness Improvement

Hydroxyapatite (HAp) has been used extensively in medical applications for repair or replacement of bone tissues in human body system. It is chemically similar to the mineral component of bone and teeth and will form an artificial bone-like structure with the surrounding bone tissue when implanted. However, sintered hydroxyapatite material exhibits relatively poor mechanical properties than natural bone and as such, improvement of mechanical...