| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9809780 | Surface and Coatings Technology | 2005 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Wettability of these films designed a small hydrophobicity that is very similar to those of other carbon structures used as biological implants. The surface energy value of 50.5 mJ mâ2 indicated that is possible to get a good tissue adhesion on diamond films. These films were also exposed to various biological fluids, including isotonic NaCl and Ringer's solution for 1 month and acid-water solution for 2 months. Diamond surface chemical stability was analyzed from films micrographs by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The results revealed that the diamond films surfaces were not degraded by environmental agents.
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Authors
Adriana F. Azevedo, Evaldo J. Corat, N.G. Ferreira, Vladimir J. Trava-Airoldi,