Borophosphate Glasses and Their Potential Use in Medical Devices

Abstract

Borophosphate glasses are fascinating materials for a large number of applications, and they stand out due to their widely adjustable properties. One of the most important variables is the B/P ratio, which strongly affects the solubility and the possibility of processing these glasses. This chapter first describes the nomenclature and structural details of borophosphate glasses. Then the performed research is classified according to the glass composition and the B/P ratio. The next section focuses on the investigated products for specific medical applications, i.e. fibres and scaffolds, and gives an overview of selected material parameters.