Synthesis of Biocompatible Surfaces by Different Techniques

Abstract

IN THE PRESENT WORK, A SOL-GEL METHOD OF HA synthesis has been developed using different calcium and phosphorous precursors. In order to make a porous scaffold, HA aerogel formation and HA liofilization processes have been studied. The liofilized HA and the MA aerogels have been characterized by SEM-EDX and X-Ray diffraction. Finally, so as to improve the biocompatibility and the bioadhesion of the MA scaffolds, different plasma polymerization techniques have been studied. Acrylic acid has been polymerized using plasma polymerization with a radiofrequency source. Different radiofrequency source powers and reactor designs have been tried. The kinetics of the thin film growth have been studied and the optimal polymerization conditions have been established. Polymeric layers have been characterized by IR and XPS.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 2002
Accession Number
ADP014416

Entities

People

  • C. Colominas
  • E. Garreta
  • J. Esteve
  • S. Borros
  • T. Fernandez

Organizations

  • University of Barcelona

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acrylic Acid
  • Barometric Pressure
  • Biocompatible Materials
  • Bioengineering
  • Body Weight
  • Calcium
  • Calcium Compounds
  • Cartilage
  • Cell Physiological Processes
  • Chemistry
  • Materials
  • Materials Science
  • Phase Transformations
  • Physics
  • Radio Frequency
  • Time Intervals
  • Tissue Engineering

Fields of Study

  • Materials science

Readers

  • Polymer Science and Technology
  • Pulsed Power and Plasma Physics.
  • Thin Film Deposition Science.