Porous vitalium-base nano-composite for bone replacement: Fabrication, mechanical, and in vitro biological properties

- Porous nano-composites were prepared by the combination of different techniques.
- The mechanical properties at the porosity of 37.2% were similar to those of bone.
- Samples had the ability to induce apatite formation on their surface.
- Cells grew throughout the entire porous structure.
- Cells adhered to the surface and were connected to each other.