The wide-ranging applications of industrial polymers are limited due to their poor surface
properties like low free energy, dynamic nature, and ineffective adhesion with self or other …

There is an increased interest in the use of polyether ether ketone (PEEK) for orthopedic and
dental implant applications due to its elastic modulus close to that of bone, biocompatibility …

This study focuses on the optimization of electrophoretic deposition (EPD) and suspension
parameters for producing PEEK-hydroxyapatite (HA) coatings with feasible microstructure …

Objective The objective of this study was to determine the effect of two plasma surface
treatments on the biologic responses of PEEK medical implants manufactured by fused …

Polyether ether ketone (PEEK) is a non-toxic polymer with elastic modulus close to human
bone. Compared with metal implants, PEEK has advantages such as evasion of stress …

A guide to modifying and functionalizing the surfaces of polymers Surface Modification of
Polymers is an essential guide to the myriad methods that can be employed to modify and …

Electrophoretic deposition (EPD) of polyether ether ketone (PEEK) coatings on metallic
implants has recently attracted a great deal of interest; however, further investigation into …

Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) has been widely used in the fields of orthopedics and trauma,
but weak osteointegration and bacterial infection affect its long-term stability and repair …

Polyetheretheretherketone (PEEK) is a prominent alternative material in medical
applications because of its lower stress shielding impact than metal. Friction and wear …

Purpose Titanium is commonly used for implants because of its corrosion resistance and
osseointegration capability. It is well known that surface topology affects the response of …