Haemocompatibility evaluation of DLC- and SiC-coated surfaces

Diamond-like carbon (DLC) and silicon carbide (SiC) coatings are attractive because of low friction coefficient, high hardness, chemical inertness and smooth finish, which they provide to biomedical devices. Silicon wafers (Si<inf>waf</inf>) and silicone rubber (Si<inf>rub</inf&...

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Main Authors: Nurdin N., Francois P.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AO Research Institute Davos 2003-06-01
Series:European Cells & Materials
Online Access:http://www.ecmjournal.org/journal/papers/vol005/vol005a02.php