Table 1 Scheme of the chemical composition of prepared layers for FGC (vol%).

From: Synergistic impact of osseointegration and multifunctionality on functionally graded ceramic composites for bone healing applications

Sample code

Hydroxyapatite

(HA)

Silicon carbide

(SiC)

Copper oxide

(CuO)

HSC0

100

0

0

HSC1

98.5

0.5

1

HSC2

97

1

2

HSC4

94

2

4

HSC8

88

4

8