Structural effects of incorporating Cu<sup>+</sup>and Cu<sup>2+</sup>ions into silicate bioactive glasses using molecular dynamics simulations
M. Soorani, Elisa Mele, Jamieson K. Christie
Abstract
Copper oxide containing bioactive glasses have drawn attention because of their unique properties as biomaterials for targeted tissue engineering applications.
Topics & Concepts
SilicateCopperIonMolecular dynamicsSilicate glassMaterials scienceNuclear chemistryChemical engineeringRadiochemistryChemistryMineralogyMetallurgyComputational chemistryOrganic chemistryEngineeringBone Tissue Engineering MaterialsFacial Trauma and Fracture ManagementLaser-Ablation Synthesis of Nanoparticles