Diamond-based materials for biomedical applications

Diamond-based materials for biomedical applications

Author: M. Fedel

Publisher: Elsevier Inc. Chapters

Published: 2013-03-19

Total Pages: 39

ISBN-13: 012808801X

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Diamond-like carbon (DLC) films offer numerous functional characteristics that make them particularly attractive as potential wear resistant coatings for biomedical applications. This chapter first discusses the blood compatibility of various forms of plain and doped DLCs, and evaluates possible correlations with film structure and surface properties. The chapter then considers the application of DLC coatings to different typologies of implants and medical devices, with special regard to cardiovascular prostheses.


Diamond-Based Materials for Biomedical Applications

Diamond-Based Materials for Biomedical Applications

Author: Roger Narayan

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2013-03-19

Total Pages: 297

ISBN-13: 0857093517

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Carbon is light-weight, strong, conductive and able to mimic natural materials within the body, making it ideal for many uses within biomedicine. Consequently a great deal of research and funding is being put into this interesting material with a view to increasing the variety of medical applications for which it is suitable. Diamond-based materials for biomedical applications presents readers with the fundamental principles and novel applications of this versatile material.Part one provides a clear introduction to diamond based materials for medical applications. Functionalization of diamond particles and surfaces is discussed, followed by biotribology and biological behaviour of nanocrystalline diamond coatings, and blood compatibility of diamond-like carbon coatings. Part two then goes on to review biomedical applications of diamond based materials, beginning with nanostructured diamond coatings for orthopaedic applications. Topics explored include ultrananocrystalline diamond for neural and ophthalmological applications, nanodiamonds for drug delivery systems, and diamond nucleation and seeding techniques for tissue regeneration. Finally, the book concludes with a discussion of diamond materials for microfluidic devices.With its distinguished editors and international team of expert contributors, Diamond-based materials for biomedical applications is an authoritative guide for all materials scientists, researchers, medical practitioners and academics investigating the properties and uses of diamond based materials in the biomedical environment. - Presents the fundamental principles and novel applications of this versatile material - Discusses the functionalization of diamond particles and surfaces, biotribology and biological behaviour of nanocrystalinediamond coatings and blood compatibility of diamond-like carbon coatings - Reviews nanostructured diamond coatings for orthopaedic coatings


Diamond-based materials for biomedical applications

Diamond-based materials for biomedical applications

Author: M. Amaral

Publisher: Elsevier Inc. Chapters

Published: 2013-03-19

Total Pages: 30

ISBN-13: 0128088001

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This chapter discusses the application of nanocrystalline diamond (NCD) films as protective coatings for joint replacement. The chapter includes an overview of chemical vapour deposition (CVD) diamond and discusses the influence of hot-filament chemical vapour deposition (HFCVD) parameters on the deposition of NCD on silicon nitride (Si3N4) ceramics. The chapter then presents biotribological studies and in vitro cell cultures of the deposited NCD coatings.


Diamond-based materials for biomedical applications

Diamond-based materials for biomedical applications

Author: Y-C. Chen

Publisher: Elsevier Inc. Chapters

Published: 2013-03-19

Total Pages: 23

ISBN-13: 0128088044

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Diamond films have been considered as ideal candidates for protective coatings on bioimplants, as bioimplants themselves or as a guide for neural differentiation, because of their excellent mechanical properties, functional amenability, biocompatibility, and unique nanostructures. We separate nanocrystalline diamond films into two categories based on growth chemistries, nanostructure, and properties: nanocrystalline diamond (NCD) and ultrananocrystalline diamond (UNCD). UNCD is suitable for application as a hermetic coating for protection of implantable artificial retina medical devices, and also contributes to improvement of neural stem cell (NSC)-based cell transplantation, tissue engineering for neural tissue repair and regeneration and study of neural cell differentiation.


Diamond-based materials for biomedical applications

Diamond-based materials for biomedical applications

Author: A.E. Mengesha

Publisher: Elsevier Inc. Chapters

Published: 2013-03-19

Total Pages: 28

ISBN-13: 0128088052

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Nanodiamonds offer a potential novel template for drug delivery and targeting, because of their small primary particle size, purity, excellent properties, facile surface functionalization, high biocompatibility, and inexpensive large-scale synthesis. However, nanodiamond properties such as aggregation state, surface chemistry, and presence of impurities, as well as the localization and accumulation behavior at the organism level, must be controlled to maintain safety and retain efficacy of conjugated therapeutic agents. A clinically applicable approach requires investigation of biocompatibility, biodistribution, and biological fate of the nanodiamond as well as its conjugates.


Diamond-based materials for biomedical applications

Diamond-based materials for biomedical applications

Author: A. Kromka

Publisher: Elsevier Inc. Chapters

Published: 2013-03-19

Total Pages: 64

ISBN-13: 0128088060

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The growth of nanocrystalline diamond (NCD) thin films has become routine in labs and companies globally. This has been enabled by the fast progress of diamond nucleation and seeding in science and technology during the past decade, as a result of chemical vapour deposition (CVD) of NCD films requiring that a non-diamond substrate is treated by nucleation or seeding process prior to diamond growth. However, growth of ultrathin continuous NCD films (thickness


Diamond-based materials for biomedical applications

Diamond-based materials for biomedical applications

Author: S. Szunerits

Publisher: Elsevier Inc. Chapters

Published: 2013-03-19

Total Pages: 34

ISBN-13: 0128087994

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Recent advances made in the controlled deposition of diamond thin films with varying morphologies have pushed researchers to consider diamond as an alternative carbon-based material. Surface functionalization is believed to be an effective approach to tune the physical, chemical and electrochemical properties of diamond. Understanding and controlling the functionalization process of diamond surfaces thus holds considerable promise for both fundamental and applied research aspects. This chapter summarizes the state of the art of chemical, photochemical and electrochemical strategies for the grafting of different organic moieties onto diamond.


Diamond-based materials for biomedical applications

Diamond-based materials for biomedical applications

Author: S.A. Catledge

Publisher: Elsevier Inc. Chapters

Published: 2013-03-19

Total Pages: 59

ISBN-13: 0128088028

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With increasing numbers of orthopaedic devices being implanted, greater emphasis is being placed on ceramic coating technology to reduce friction and wear in mating total joint replacement components, in order to improve implant function and increase device lifespan. In this chapter, we consider ultra-hard carbon coatings, with emphasis on nanostructured diamond, as alternative bearing surfaces for metallic components. Such coatings have great potential for use in biomedical implants as a result of their extreme hardness, wear resistance, low friction and biocompatibility. These ultra-hard carbon coatings can be deposited by several techniques resulting in a wide variety of structures and properties.


Diamond-based materials for biomedical applications

Diamond-based materials for biomedical applications

Author: O. Auciello

Publisher: Elsevier Inc. Chapters

Published: 2013-03-19

Total Pages: 28

ISBN-13: 0128088036

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This chapter discusses the integration of physiology, new biomaterials and micro and nanofabrication technologies, which enable the development of new devices implantable in the human eye for diagnosis, monitoring, and/or therapeutic treatment of vision. The chapter focuses on the science and technology of biomaterials for three main applications: to restore sight to people blinded by genetically induced degeneration of retina photoreceptors; for draining aqueous humour from the eyes of people with glaucoma condition; and a novel method for retina detachment therapy.


Diamond-based materials for biomedical applications

Diamond-based materials for biomedical applications

Author: A. Karczemska

Publisher: Elsevier Inc. Chapters

Published: 2013-03-19

Total Pages: 26

ISBN-13: 0128088079

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This chapter discusses the possibilities and advantages offered by the use of diamond materials in the fabrication of microfluidic devices. The correct choice of material with optimal properties is crucial in the design of modern microfluidic devices. The different applications of diamond materials in this field are reviewed, along with a discussion of recent development and future trends.