Surface engineering of biodegradable implants: emerging trends in bioactive ceramic coatings and mechanical treatments
Sagar Nilawar, Mohammad Uddin, Kaushik Chatterjee
Abstract
Surface of an implant plays a key role in determining the performance as several events are associated with the surface. Modifying the surface with a bioactive coating or/and mechanical treatment can profoundly affect the success of the implant.
Topics & Concepts
CoatingSurface engineeringCeramicMaterials scienceSurface modificationImplantComposite materialNanotechnologyMechanical engineeringEngineeringMedicineSurgeryBone Tissue Engineering MaterialsPolymer Surface Interaction StudiesMagnesium Alloys: Properties and Applications