Formation of a laminin-apatite composite layer with low surface roughness on a polymer surface

Ayako Oyane*, Yuusuke Ishikawa, Yu Sogo, Atsushi Yamazaki, Katsuko Furukawa, Takashi Ushida, Atsuo Ito

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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 languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)659-662
Number of pages4
JournalKey Engineering Materials
Volume330-332 I
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 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

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