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Could Combeite (Na2Ca2Si3O9) Serve as a Potential Biomaterial Platform that could Support the Growth of the Osteoblasts?

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The review article aims to explore the significance of combeite in the field of biomaterials. This material is of great significance among silicate bioceramics. The paper provides an introduction to biomaterials and silicate materials, highlighting their relevance in the context of biocompatibility. The central focus is on combeite, encompassing its occurrence in volcanic rocks in conjunction with other minerals and its formation through post-thermal treatments in silicate materials. Combeite is recognized as a bioactive constituent in silicate biomaterials. The article also delves into the different methods employed to prepare the combeite phase, along with its applications within the realm of orthopaedic biomaterials. Additionally, a proposed roadmap for the production and utilization of combeite in orthopaedics is presented.

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Kolli, N.K., Kundu, S. & Roy, S. Could Combeite (Na2Ca2Si3O9) Serve as a Potential Biomaterial Platform that could Support the Growth of the Osteoblasts?. Silicon 15, 7219–7233 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12633-023-02579-0

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