The effect of layer architecture on the tribological behaviour of coatings
PEEK is a medical grade material which is increasingly used instead of titanium in osteosynthesis and joint replacement. However, its surface properties of PEEKlack on an adequate osteoconductivity. In this study, two coatings with different architectures composed of Ti, Mg and Ag were prepared by p...
| Main Authors: | , , , |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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EDP Sciences
2018-01-01
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| Series: | MATEC Web of Conferences |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201818804016 |
| Summary: | PEEK is a medical grade material which is increasingly used instead of titanium in osteosynthesis and joint replacement. However, its surface properties of PEEKlack on an adequate osteoconductivity. In this study, two coatings with different architectures composed of Ti, Mg and Ag were prepared by physical vacuum deposition to be used in spinal implants. The mechanical durability of the coatings is investigated in terms of their tribological behaviour. |
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| ISSN: | 2261-236X |