Research Article

Synthesis, Structural Characterization, Degradation Rate, and Biocompatibility of Magnesium-Carbonate Apatite (Mg-Co3Ap) Composite and Its Potential as Biodegradable Orthopaedic Implant Base Material

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Optical microscope appearance of Mg-10CA specimen during direct contact test: (a) first day of immersion; (b) after 2 days of immersion.
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