Developing Unique Geometries of Phosphate-Based Glasses and their Prospective Biomedical Applications. Issue 1 (1st January 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ahmed, Ifty; Ren, Hong; Booth, Jonathan
• Is Part Of: Johnson Matthey technology review. Volume 63:Issue 1(2019:Jan.)
• Page Start: 34
• Page End: 42
• Publication Date: 2019-01-01
• Subjects: Technology -- Periodicals; Chemical engineering -- Periodicals; Metallurgy -- Periodicals; Materials -- Periodicals; Research, Industrial -- Periodicals; Periodicals; 605
• DOI: 10.1595/205651319X15426460058863
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2056-5135

Abstract

Phosphate-based glasses are promising materials for a range of applications including biomedical, veterinary and optical. These glasses are distinguished by the presence of at least one terminal oxygen atom, which gives phosphate-based glasses unique properties of which the most interesting is their easily controllable degradation profiles. This article describes the main structural features and applications of phosphate-based glass materials focusing primarily on biomedical applications. The processes utilised for developing varying geometries such as fibres, solid and porous microspheres and coatings are also explored.