DLC coatings in biomedical applications–Review on current advantages, existing challenges, and future directions

R Shah, N Pai, R Khandekar, R Aslam, Q Wang… - Surface and Coatings …, 2024 - Elsevier
This review explores the intricate realm of DLC (Diamond-like carbon) coatings in
biomedical applications, providing a thorough analysis of their biocompatibility and …

Surface modification of titanium, titanium alloys, and related materials for biomedical applications

X Liu, PK Chu, C Ding - Materials Science and Engineering: R: Reports, 2004 - Elsevier
Titanium and titanium alloys are widely used in biomedical devices and components,
especially as hard tissue replacements as well as in cardiac and cardiovascular …

Biomedical applications of diamond‐like carbon coatings: A review

RK Roy, KR Lee - … of Biomedical Materials Research Part B …, 2007 - Wiley Online Library
Owing to its superior tribological and mechanical properties with corrosion resistance,
biocompatibility, and hemocompatibility, diamond-like carbon (DLC) has emerged as a …

A review of investigations on biocompatibility of diamond-like carbon and carbon nitride films

FZ Cui, DJ Li - Surface and Coatings Technology, 2000 - Elsevier
This paper reviews the present status of studies of biocompatibility of diamond-like carbon
(DLC) and carbon nitride (CN) coatings. DLC and CN coatings, due to their novel …

The design and manufacture of biomedical surfaces

JJ Ramsden, DM Allen, DJ Stephenson, JR Alcock… - CIRP annals, 2007 - Elsevier
Surfaces are the primary place of contact between a biomaterial and its host organism.
Typically, prostheses have to fulfil demanding structural and mechanical requirements, yet …

Protein adsorption and platelet attachment and activation, on TiN, TiC, and DLC coatings on titanium for cardiovascular applications

MI Jones, IR McColl, DM Grant… - … Research: An Official …, 2000 - Wiley Online Library
The hemocompatibility of a TiN/TiC/diamond‐like carbon (DLC) multilayer structure,
deposited on titanium substrates for use as coatings for a heart valve prosthesis, has been …

In vitro and in vivo investigations into the biocompatibility of diamond‐like carbon (DLC) coatings for orthopedic applications

M Allen, B Myer, N Rushton - … : An Official Journal of The Society …, 2001 - Wiley Online Library
Diamond‐like carbon (DLC) shows great promise as a durable, wear‐and corrosion‐
resistant coating for biomedical implants. The effects of DLC coatings on the …

Titanium containing amorphous hydrogenated carbon films (aC: H/Ti): surface analysis and evaluation of cellular reactions using bone marrow cell cultures in vitro

A Schroeder, G Francz, A Bruinink, R Hauert, J Mayer… - Biomaterials, 2000 - Elsevier
Amorphous hydrogenated carbon (aC: H) coatings, also called diamond-like carbon (DLC),
have many properties required for a protective coating material in biomedical applications …

[書籍][B] Surface engineered surgical tools and medical devices

MJ Jackson, W Ahmed - 2007 - Springer
The trend toward an aging population in the highly developed countries of the world has the
demand for innovative biomedical devices and tools at record levels. The products desired …

The effects of diamond-like carbon coatings on macrophages, fibroblasts and osteoblast-like cells in vitro

M Allen, F Law, N Rushton - Clinical materials, 1994 - Elsevier
The elaboration of metallic and polymeric particles from the wear of joint replacement
components is widely implicated in the pathogenesis of aseptic loosening of these implants …