One of Cimav’s goals is to research how nanoparticles affect biomedical implants and then apply that knowledge in real-world settings. Scientists there are currently pairing bone tissue with novel material fabrication to do just that.
They’ve currently found new uses for hydroxyapatite, a major component of normal human bone, by adding nanoparticles to its matrix. The final result has been the improvement of the materials’ biocompatibility.
To date, the Cimav team has published more than nine papers related to this variety of research.
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