Polymer/bioactive glass nanocomposites for biomedical applications. A Review
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Nanoscale bioactive glasses have been gaining attention due to their superior osteoconductivity when compared to conventional (micron-sized) bioactive glass materials. The combination of bioactive glass nanoparticles or nanofibers with polymeric systems enables the production of nanocomposites with potential to be used in a series of orthopedic applications, including tissue engineering and regenerative
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