The Surface Characterisation of Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) Modified via the Direct Sputter Deposition of Calcium Phosphate Thin Films

Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) has emerged as the material of choice for spinal fusion devices, replacing conventional materials such as titanium and its alloys due to its ability to easily overcome a lot of the limitations of traditional metallic biomaterials. However, one of the major drawbacks of th...

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Main Authors: Shahzad Hussain, Leanne Rutledge, Jonathan G. Acheson, Brian J. Meenan, Adrian R. Boyd
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-11-01
Series:Coatings
Subjects:
XPS
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2079-6412/10/11/1088