COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING SOL-GEL DERIVED BIOACTIVE BOROPHOSPHATE GLASSES FOR MEDICAL APPLICATONS

摘要

A sol-gel bioactive glass precursor, method for making sol-gel glasses, resultant sol-gel bioactive glasses, and methods of use thereof which include at least 5 weight percent CaO, at least 10 weight percent P₂O₅, at least 10 weight percent Na₂O, and at least 25 weight percent B₂O₃, wherein the bioactive glass is substantially silica-free. Medical and industrial uses of such glasses.