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  1. Chemically Activated Hydrochar Flakes from Birch Wood

    Article • Key Engineering Materials, April 2019, Trans Tech Publications

    Galina Dobele, Dr Janis Locs

  2. Bone Loss around Dental Implants 5 Years after Implantation of Biphasic Calcium Phosphate (HAp/βTCP) Granules

    Article • Journal of Healthcare Engineering, December 2018, Hindawi Publishing Corporation

    Dr Janis Locs, Aleksandrs Grisulonoks

  3. Response of Osteoporotic Bone to the Implantation of Biphasic Calcium Phosphate (BCP) Bioceramics

    Article • Key Engineering Materials, September 2018, Trans Tech Publications

    Aleksandrs Grisulonoks, Dr Janis Locs

  4. Optimization of the Adsorption Process of Bezaktiv Turquoise Blue «VG» Textile Dye onto Diatomite Using the Taguchi Method

    Article • Key Engineering Materials, February 2018, Trans Tech Publications

    Dr Janis Locs, Pr IDDOU Abdelkader

  5. Effect of thermal regeneration of diatomite adsorbent on its efficacy for removal of dye from water

    Article • International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology, January 2018, Springer Science + Business Media

    Mr Andrei Shishkin, Dr Janis Locs

  6. Local and Systemic Morphofunctional Response of Osteoporotic Rabbits Bone Defect Following Implantation of Strontium Doped Biphasic Ceramic Granules

    Article • Solid State Phenomena, October 2017, Trans Tech Publications

    Dr Janis Locs, Mara Pilmane

  7. Strontium and strontium ranelate: Historical review of some of their functions

    Article • Materials Science and Engineering C, September 2017, Elsevier

    Dr Janis Locs

  8. Preparation of nanocrystalline forsterite by combustion of different fuels and their comparative in-vitro bioactivity, dissolution behaviour and antibacterial studies

    Article • Materials Science and Engineering C, August 2017, Elsevier

    Dr Sasikumar Swamiappan, Dr Janis Locs

  9. Microwave Reflectance and Transmittance Properties of Conductive Composite Materials

    Article • Energy Procedia, May 2017, Elsevier

    Mr Andrei Shishkin, Dr Janis Locs

  10. Novel preparation route of stable amorphous calcium phosphate nanoparticles with high specific surface area

    Article • Journal of Alloys and Compounds, April 2017, Elsevier

    Dr Janis Locs

  11. Thermoelectric properties of dense Sb-doped SnO 2 ceramics

    Article • Journal of Alloys and Compounds, January 2017, Elsevier

    Dr Janis Locs

  12. Effects of Calcium and Alginate Concentration on the Calcium-Deficient Hydroxyapatite Hydrogel Bead Formation

    Article • Key Engineering Materials, December 2016, Trans Tech Publications

    Dr Janis Locs

  13. Impact of Biphasic Calcium Phosphate Bioceramics on Osteoporotic Hip Bone Mineralization In Vivo Six Months after Implantation

    Article • Key Engineering Materials, December 2016, Trans Tech Publications

    Dr Janis Locs, Mara Pilmane

  14. Response of Osteoporotic Jaw Bone to Implantation of Biphasic Calcium Phosphate Bioceramics Supplemented with Autologous Mesenchymal Cells

    Article • Key Engineering Materials, December 2016, Trans Tech Publications

    Dr Janis Locs, Aleksandrs Grisulonoks

  15. Effect of Synthesis Temperature and Ca/P Ratios on Specific Surface Area of Amorphous Calcium Phosphate

    Article • Key Engineering Materials, December 2016, Trans Tech Publications

    Dr Janis Locs

  16. Hydrothermal Synthesis of SnO2 Structures with Various Morphologies in the Presence of Different Alcoholic Co-Solvents

    Article • Key Engineering Materials, December 2016, Trans Tech Publications

    Dr Janis Locs

  17. Encapsulation of Strontium Ranelate in Poly(Lactic Acid) Matrix

    Article • Key Engineering Materials, December 2016, Trans Tech Publications

    Dr Janis Locs

  18. Removal of Phosphates from Water Using Eggshell Bio Sorbents

    Article • Key Engineering Materials, December 2016, Trans Tech Publications

    Dr Janis Locs, Dr. chem. Daina Kalnina

  19. Characterization and Preparation of Calcium Phosphate Model Toothpaste for Tooth Enamel Remineralization

    Article • Key Engineering Materials, December 2016, Trans Tech Publications

    Dr Janis Locs

  20. Hyaluronan Hydrogel/Calcium Phosphates Composites for Medical Application

    Article • Key Engineering Materials, December 2016, Trans Tech Publications

    Dr Janis Locs

  21. In-vitro bioactivity, biocompatibility and dissolution studies of diopside prepared from biowaste by using sol–gel combustion method

    Article • Materials Science and Engineering C, November 2016, Elsevier

    Dr Sasikumar Swamiappan, Dr Janis Locs

  22. Characterization of Different Hydroxyapatite Particles for Tooth Enamel Remineralization

    Article • Key Engineering Materials, January 2016, Trans Tech Publications

    Dr Janis Locs

  23. Novel scaffolds based on hydroxyapatite/poly(vinyl alcohol) nanocomposite coated porous TiO 2 ceramics for bone tissue engineering

    Article • Ceramics International, January 2016, Elsevier

    Dr Janis Locs

  24. Zoledronic acid impregnated and poly (L-lactic acid) coated 45S5 Bioglass®-based scaffolds

    Article • Materials Letters, October 2015, Elsevier

    Dr Janis Locs

  25. Preparation of F-Doped Hydroxyapatite via Wet-Chemical Precipitation Technique Combined with pH-Cycling

    Article • Advanced Materials Research, July 2015, Trans Tech Publications

    Dr Janis Locs

  26. Apatite-forming ability of thermally treated titania with various phase compositions

    Article • Materials Letters, May 2015, Elsevier

    Dr Janis Locs

  27. Calcium phosphate bone cements for local vancomycin delivery

    Article • Materials Science and Engineering C, April 2015, Elsevier

    Dr Janis Locs

  28. Volumetric analysis of implanted biphasic calcium phosphate/collagen composite by three-dimensional cone beam computed tomography head model superimposition

    Article • Journal of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery, January 2015, Elsevier

    Dr Janis Locs

  29. The influence of thermal treatment conditions on the properties of TiO 2 ceramics

    Article • World Journal of Engineering, June 2014, Multi-Science Publishing Co. Ltd.

    Dr Janis Locs

  30. The Influence of Biogenic and Synthetic Starting Materials on the Properties of Porous Hydroxyapatite Bioceramics

    Article • Key Engineering Materials, June 2014, Trans Tech Publications

    Dr Janis Locs

  31. The Effect of Activator on the Properties of Low-Calcium Alkali-Activated Mortars

    Article • Key Engineering Materials, March 2014, Trans Tech Publications

    Dr Janis Locs

  32. Scale-Up of Wet Precipitation Calcium Phosphate Synthesis

    Article • Key Engineering Materials, March 2014, Trans Tech Publications

    Dr Janis Locs

  33. Effect of Thermal Treatment on Thermoelectric Properties of Extruded TiO2 Ceramics

    Article • Key Engineering Materials, March 2014, Trans Tech Publications

    Dr Janis Locs

  34. Effect of Shaping Method and Heat Treatment on Microstructure and Thermoelectric Properties of Titanium Dioxide

    Article • Key Engineering Materials, March 2014, Trans Tech Publications

    Dr Janis Locs

  35. An Assessment of the PCM/Timber Composite in Buildings

    Article • Key Engineering Materials, March 2014, Trans Tech Publications

    Dr Janis Locs

  36. The effect of thermal processing parameters on the microstructure of extruded and sintered TiO 2 ceramics

    Article • IOP Conference Series Materials Science and Engineering, December 2013, Institute of Physics Publishing

    Dr Janis Locs

  37. Preparation of hydroxyapatite/poly(lactic acid) hybrid microparticles for local drug delivery

    Article • IOP Conference Series Materials Science and Engineering, December 2013, Institute of Physics Publishing

    Dr Janis Locs

  38. Alkali-silica reactivity of expanded glass granules in structure of lightweight concrete

    Article • IOP Conference Series Materials Science and Engineering, December 2013, Institute of Physics Publishing

    Dr Janis Locs

  39. Ammonium hydrogen carbonate provided viscous slurry foaming—A novel technology for the preparation of porous ceramics

    Article • Journal of the European Ceramic Society, December 2013, Elsevier

    Dr Janis Locs

  40. Alkali-silica reactivity of foam glass granules in structure of lightweight concrete

    Article • Construction and Building Materials, October 2013, Elsevier

    Dr Janis Locs

  41. Ultrastructural Characteristics of Tissue Response after Implantation of Calcium Phosphate Ceramics in the Mandible of Rabbit

    Article • January 2013, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Janis Locs

  42. New Biphasic Calcium Phosphate in Orthopedic Surgery: First Clinical Results

    Article • January 2013, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Janis Locs

  43. Structure and Properties of Recycled Aromatic Thermoplastic Polyester Nanocomposites

    Article • Key Engineering Materials, November 2012, Trans Tech Publications

    Dr Janis Locs

  44. Investigation of TiO2 Ceramic Surface Conductivity Using Conductive Atomic Force Microscopy

    Article • Key Engineering Materials, November 2012, Trans Tech Publications

    Dr Janis Locs

  45. Microstructural comparison of porous oxide ceramics from the system Al2O3–ZrO2 prepared with starch as a pore-forming agent

    Article • Journal of the European Ceramic Society, August 2012, Elsevier

    Dr Janis Locs

  46. The Effect of Pore Forming Agent Particle Size on the Porosity, Microstructure and In Vitro Studies of Hydroxyapatite Ceramics

    Article • Key Engineering Materials, October 2011, Trans Tech Publications

    Dr Janis Locs

  47. Porous Hydroxyapatite Bioceramic Scaffolds for Drug Delivery and Bone Regeneration

    Article • IOP Conference Series Materials Science and Engineering, July 2011, Institute of Physics Publishing

    Dr Janis Locs

  48. Release of Anticancer Drug Doxorubicin from Biodegradable Polymer Coated Porous Hydroxyapatite Scaffolds

    Article • Advanced Materials Research, July 2011, Trans Tech Publications

    Dr Janis Locs

  49. Bioceramic Hydroxyapatite Granules for Purification of Biotechnological Products

    Article • Advanced Materials Research, July 2011, Trans Tech Publications

    Dr Janis Locs

  50. Time-dependent cytokine expression in bone of experimental animals after hydroxyapatite (Hap) implantation

    Article • IOP Conference Series Materials Science and Engineering, June 2011, Institute of Physics Publishing

    Dr Janis Locs

  51. Lidocaine Loaded Ca/P Scaffolds for Bone Regeneration and Local Drug Delivery

    Article • Advanced Materials Research, April 2011, Trans Tech Publications

    Dr Janis Locs

  52. 3D Cone Beam Radiodensitometry in Evaluation of Hydroxyapatite (HAP)/Tissue Hybrid after Maxillary Sinus Floor Elevation

    Article • Advanced Materials Research, April 2011, Trans Tech Publications

    Dr Janis Locs

  53. Effect of processing on the microstructure and crystalline phase composition of wood derived porous SiC ceramics

    Article • Journal of the European Ceramic Society, January 2011, Elsevier

    Dr Janis Locs

  54. Optimized vacuum/pressure sol impregnation processing of wood for the synthesis of porous, biomorphic SiC ceramics

    Article • Journal of the European Ceramic Society, May 2009, Elsevier

    Dr Janis Locs

  55. Investigation of the feasibility of pyrolytic obtaining of porous biomorphic SiC ceramics

    Article • Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis, May 2009, Elsevier

    Dr Janis Locs