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The mechanical properties of vertebrate bone are largely determined by a process which involves the complex interplay of three different cell types. This process is called {\it bone remodeling}, and occurs asynchronously at multiple sites…
In recent years, significant advancements have been made in computational methods for analyzing masonry structures. Within the Finite Element Method, two primary approaches have gained traction: Micro and Macro Scale modeling, and their…
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The inclusion of small amounts of copper is often reported to enhance the mechanical and biointegrative performance of bioceramics towards tissue engineering applications. In this work, 3D scaffolds were additively manufactured by…
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