Platinum compound senses new application
Schematic illustration of synthesized layered Pt dichalcogenide detecting hydrogen peroxide. Platinum’s prowess in catalysis and electrocatalysis, as well as its…
Schematic illustration of synthesized layered Pt dichalcogenide detecting hydrogen peroxide. Platinum’s prowess in catalysis and electrocatalysis, as well as its…
Summary of the operation of the physical sensor for viruses The coronavirus pandemic highlights the importance of testing for…
The QCM-D technology is used for research in many biomaterial- and medical device applications. Since the sensor is a critical part of the measurement,…
Hydroxyapatite in biomaterial and medical device research Within biomaterials research and development, hydroxyapatite (HA) is well known for its biocompatible properties, particularly…
VARIOUS TYPES OF artificial materials are being utilized as implants in all fields of medicine. The surface properties of the implant…
One of the most significant advances in modern surgery is in total joint replacement (TJR). Every year, surgeons perform hundreds…
One of the early uses of materials in humans was in dentistry. Neandertals and modern humans used toothpicks made of wood or bones.…
The Mayans replaced their teeth with false teeth carved out of a ceramic material sourced out of sea shells called nacre or mother…
Materials derived from insects and plants were frequently used in healthcare. The honeybee is an insect that has been of great…
We know various material types (e.g., metals, ceramics, polymers) can be used as raw materials to develop an implant or…
In 2001, in European and American regulatory agencies recalled millions of zirconia ball heads sold under the commercial name Prozyr by…
The hip joints bear our entire body’s weight as well as forces exerted by hip and leg muscles. Except for…