Trends in Metal-Based Composite Biomaterials for Hard Tissue Applications

Abstract The world of biomaterials has been continuously evolving. Where in the past only mono-material implants were used, growth technology and collaboration between researchers from different sectors led to a tremendous improvement implant industry. Nowadays, composite materials are one leading research areas for biomedical applications. When we look toward hard tissue applications, metal-based composites seem be desirable candidates. Metals provide mechanical physical properties needed load-bearing which when merged with beneficial bioceramics/polymers can help creation remarkable bioactive as well biodegradable implants. Keeping this mind, review will focus on various production routes possible, pros cons techniques have provided.