Development of Biomaterials by Combustion Synthesis

The need for biomaterials is increasing day by day and researchers and research groups are showing more interest in biomaterial production. Combustion synthesis is a production method that has been used for many years. Especially with the increase in the need for porous biomaterials, the production of biomaterials by combustion synthesis has also gained importance. Among the biomaterials used in the human body, calcium phosphate-based materials stand out due to their superior mechanical and chemical properties. Calcium phosphate-based biomaterials are used in both hard tissue and soft tissue replacements. It is possible to produce porous calcium phosphate-based biomaterials by the combustion synthesis method. On the other hand, it is possible to produce not only pure calcium phosphate-based materials but also their composites which are used in bone tissue engineering. In this chapter, the principles of combustion synthesis methods developed for calcium phosphate-based porous biomaterials are summarized. In addition, it is aimed to create a summary guide for experimental studies by presenting examples from the studies carried out in this field in recent years.