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Titanium alloys composed of nontoxic elements are being studied in Japan for use in biomedical applications. The alloys being studied are primarily α + ß- and ß-type titanium alloys. Areas of research include surface treatments to improve biocompatibility and methods of preventing fretting fatigue, a primary cause of failure in biomaterials.
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For more information, contact M. Niinomi, Toyohashi University of Technology, 1-1 Hibarigaoka, Tempaku-cho, Toyohashi 441-8580, Japan; telephone 81532-44-6706; fax 81-532-44-6690; e-mail niinomi@sp-Mac4.tutpse.tut.ac.jp.
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Niinomi, M. Recent titanium R&D for biomedical applications in japan. JOM 51, 32–34 (1999). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11837-999-0091-x
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