K. A. Gross, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
Thermal exposure of each separate particle and a fast processing time provide attractive features that belong to the domain of thermal spraying. The additional capability of depositing these particles for the production of engineered materials has opened an array of novel material designs for the biomedical industry. Applications include dense or hollow spheres for cancer therapy, dense and porous coatings for the orthopaedic applications, and porous scaffolds for tissue engineering applications. This presentation will review the contribution of these unique material designs for treatment of disease and regeneration of tissue and organs, and then survey the current developments.
Summary: Biomaterials depend on unique material designs to optimize the performance within the body. Thermal spraying offers unique capabilities to tailor the material design and provide rapid processing times. This presentation will outline how thermal spraying has contributed to cancer therapy, orthopeadic implants and tissue regeneration and will discuss ongoing developments.
