Abstract
A laminin-apatite composite layer with reduced surface roughness was successfully formed on a substrate of ethylenevinyl alcohol copolymer in a calcium phosphate solution supplemented with MgSO4 as an inhibitor of apatite crystal growth. The obtained composite has potential as a material for percutaneous devices with improved resistance to bacterial infection.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 659-662 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Key Engineering Materials |
Volume | 330-332 I |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2007 Jan 1 |
Keywords
- Apatite
- Calcium phosphate
- Coating
- Composite
- Ethylenẽvinyl alcohol copolymer (EVOH)
- Laminin
- Percutaneous device
- Surface roughness
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Materials Science(all)
- Mechanics of Materials
- Mechanical Engineering