| abstract |
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 P 2 O 5 , at least 10 weight percent Na 2 O, and at least 25 weight percent B 2 O 3 , wherein the bioactive glass is substantially silica-free. Medical and industrial uses of such glasses. |