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Preparation and Characterization of Diamond-like Carbon Coatings for Biomedical Applications—A Review
Abstract
Diamond-like carbon (DLC) films are generally used in biomedical applications, mainly because of their tribological and chemical properties that prevent the release of substrate ions, extend the life cycle of the material, and promote cell growth. The unique properties of the coating depend on the ratio of the sp3/sp2 phases, where the sp2 phase provides coatings with a low coefficient of friction and good electrical conductivity, while the share of the sp3 phase determines the chemical inertness, high hardness, and resistance to tribological wear. DLC coatings are characterized by high hardness, low coefficient of friction, high corrosion resistance, and biocompatibility. These properties make them attractive as potential wear-resistant coatings in many compelling applications, including optical, mechanical, microelectronic, and biomedical applications. Another great advantage of DLC coatings is that they can be deposited at low temperatures on a variety of substrates and can thus be used to coat heat-sensitive materials, such as polymers. Coating deposition techniques are constantly being improved; techniques based on vacuum environment reactions are mainly used, such as physical vapor deposition (PVD) and chemical vapor deposition (CVD). This review summarizes the current knowledge and research regarding diamond-like carbon coatings.
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Materials
no. 16,
ISSN: 1996-1944 - Language:
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- Publication year:
- 2023
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- Malisz K., Świeczko-Żurek B., Sionkowska A.: Preparation and Characterization of Diamond-like Carbon Coatings for Biomedical Applications—A Review// Materials -Vol. 16,iss. 9 (2023), s.3420-
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- Digital Object Identifier (open in new tab) 10.3390/ma16093420
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