Diamond-like carbon (DLC) films deposited by cathodic vacuum arc evaporation (CVAE)
have attracted worldwide interest from research groups and industry since the beginning of …

Background Total hip arthroplasty (THA) is probably one of the most successful surgical
interventions performed in medicine. Through the revolution of hip arthroplasty by principles …

Titanium implants are widely used in the orthopedic and dentistry fields for many decades,
for joint arthroplasties, spinal and maxillofacial reconstructions, and dental prostheses …

Nanoparticles are the gateway to the new era in drug delivery of biocompatible agents.
Several products have emerged from nanomaterials in quest of developing practical wound …

Advanced bioceramics have played integral roles in treatment modalities for damaged or
diseased human joints and osseous defects. This paper reviews the uses and properties of …

This overview article on diamond-like carbon (DLC) coatings in medical applications covers
the interaction of cells and tissue with DLC and alloyed DLC to generate desired cell …

Surface modification techniques have been developed significantly in the last couple of
decades for enhanced tribological performance of artificial hip implants. Surface …

Hybrid diamond-like carbon (DLC) with incorporated titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanoparticle
coatings have low friction coefficient, high wear resistance, high hardness, biocompatibility …

Diamond-like carbon (DLC) films are potential candidates for artificial joint surface
modification in biomedical applications, and the influence of the structural features of DLC …

Long-term stability is an essential condition for the commercial use of protective coatings, yet
often remains overlooked in the literature. Here we report the effects of long-term …