Bioactive Glass and Glass–Ceramics for Bone Healing and Medical Applications
摘要
ThisGlass-ceramic chapter provides an overview of currentCurrent research on bioactive glassesBioactive glass, glassGlasses-ceramicsCeramics, and their related compositesComposite, including their synthesisSynthesis techniques and processing methods. Bioactive glassesBioactive glass have shown the ability to form strong and stable bonds within the host rapidly. Their components, such as siliconSilicon-containing proteinProtein serum, enable drug deliveryDrug delivery and release. However, unlike load-bearingLoad-bearing implantsImplant, bioactive glassesBioactive glass are brittleBrittle, a challenge that has been addressed through the synthesisSynthesis and fabrication of nanocompositeNanocomposite matrixMatrix forms. One interesting aspect is the easy integration of these glassesGlasses with other biomaterialsBiomaterials, such as polymersPolymer, metalsMetal, or ceramicCeramics scaffoldsScaffold with specific topologies. Their scaffoldsScaffold exhibit excellent mechanical propertiesMechanical properties, tailored to meet the requirements of different bone tissuesBone tissue. Additionally, biosilicates have been developed focusing on their morphologyMorphology and combined with glassGlasses-ceramicCeramics strengthStrength. The chapter further discusses the factors involved in the mediaMedium preparation of bioactive glassBioactive glass and glassGlasses-ceramicCeramics, highlighting how modifications to their compositesComposite contribute to the formation of micro- and macro-sized structures.