Biocomposites and Hybrid Biomaterials of Calcium Orthophosphates with Polymers

This work considers artificial materials for bone tissue repair for clinical applications. It presents a brief history and advances in the field of CaPO4/ /polymer biocomposites and hybrid biomaterials suitable for biomedical application.

1. Introduction. 2. General Information on Composites and Biocomposites. 3. Major Constituents. 4. Biocomposites and Hybrid Biomaterials Based on Calcium Orthophosphates. 5. Bioactivity and Biodegradation of Calcium Orthophosphate-Based Formulations. 6. Conclusion.