Nanostructured diamond coatings for orthopaedic applications.
Nanostructured diamond coatings for orthopaedic applications.
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DOI:
10.1533/9780857093516.2.105
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2013
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Vohra YK
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作者:
Catledge SA;Thomas V;Vohra YK
With increasing numbers of orthopaedic devices being implanted, greater emphasis is being placed on ceramic coating technology to reduce friction and wear in mating total joint replacement components, in order to improve implant function and increase device lifespan. In this chapter, we consider ultra-hard carbon coatings, with emphasis on nanostructured diamond, as alternative bearing surfaces for metallic components. Such coatings have great potential for use in biomedical implants as a result of their extreme hardness, wear resistance, low friction and biocompatibility. These ultra-hard carbon coatings can be deposited by several techniques resulting in a wide variety of structures and properties.