
Bioactive materials refer to a group of materials including composites, ceramics, and glasses that interact with biological systems and aid in repair and replacement of diseased tissue or bones. Bioactive glasses are an important category of bioactive materials with wide ranging applications in tissue repair materials majorly used for surgical procedures. Composed of silicon, calcium, sodium, and phosphorus, bioactive glasses are available in forms such as powders, nano-powders, and granules.