Ion-substituted calcium phosphate coatings deposited by plasma-assisted techniques: A review
One of the main critical aspects behind the failure or success of an implant resides in its
ability to fast bond with the surrounding bone. To boost osseointegration, the ideal implant …
ability to fast bond with the surrounding bone. To boost osseointegration, the ideal implant …
Trends in metal-based composite biomaterials for hard tissue applications
The world of biomaterials has been continuously evolving. Where in the past only mono-
material implants were used, the growth in technology and collaboration between …
material implants were used, the growth in technology and collaboration between …
Melt processing and structural manipulation of highly linear disentangled ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene
Melt processing of commercial ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE, M η> 10
6 g/mol) is an insurmountable bottleneck due to the extremely high melt viscosity arising …
6 g/mol) is an insurmountable bottleneck due to the extremely high melt viscosity arising …
Tribological characterization of zirconia coatings deposited on Ti6Al4V components for orthopedic applications
One of the most important issues leading to the failure of total joint arthroplasty is related to
the wear of the plastic components, which are generally made of ultra high molecular weight …
the wear of the plastic components, which are generally made of ultra high molecular weight …
The pulsed electron deposition technique for biomedical applications: A review
The “pulsed electron deposition”(PED) technique, in which a solid target material is ablated
by a fast, high-energy electron beam, was initially developed two decades ago for the …
by a fast, high-energy electron beam, was initially developed two decades ago for the …
[HTML][HTML] Ti, Zr and Ta coated UHMWPE aiming surface improvement for biomedical purposes
MM Rodrigues, CP Fontoura, AED Maddalozzo… - Composites Part B …, 2020 - Elsevier
Ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) is widely used in bearing components.
However, in this type of application, wear issues leading to formation of debris in regions …
However, in this type of application, wear issues leading to formation of debris in regions …
A comparative study of the growth dynamics of zirconia thin films deposited by ionized jet deposition onto different substrates
The use of ceramic coatings to improve mechanical, chemical, and biological properties of a
large variety of materials including polymers and metals has often produced technologically …
large variety of materials including polymers and metals has often produced technologically …
Magnetic forces and magnetized biomaterials provide dynamic flux information during bone regeneration
A Russo, M Bianchi, M Sartori, A Parrilli… - Journal of Materials …, 2016 - Springer
The fascinating prospect to direct tissue regeneration by magnetic activation has been
recently explored. In this study we investigate the possibility to boost bone regeneration in …
recently explored. In this study we investigate the possibility to boost bone regeneration in …
Surface morphology, tribological properties and in vitro biocompatibility of nanostructured zirconia thin films
Deposition of nanostructured and low-wear zirconia (ZrO 2) thin films on the metallic
component of a total joint implant is envisaged to reduce wear of the soft ultra-high …
component of a total joint implant is envisaged to reduce wear of the soft ultra-high …
Magnetic hydroxyapatite coatings as a new tool in medicine: A scanning probe investigation
Hydroxyapatite films enriched with magnetite have been fabricated via a Pulsed Plasma
Deposition (PPD) system with the final aim of representing a new platform able to …
Deposition (PPD) system with the final aim of representing a new platform able to …