Saju, K K; Dr.Sreejith,P S(Cochin University of Science & Technology, July , 2009)
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Abstract:
This thesis summarizes the results on the growth and characterisation of
thin films of HA grown on TiAl6V4 (Ti) implant material at a lower
substrate temperature by a combination of Pulsed laser deposition and a
hydrothermal treatment to get sufficiently strong crystalline films
suitable for orthopaedic applications. The comparison of the properties
of the coated substrate has been made with other surface modification
techniques like anodization and chemical etching. The in-vitro study has
been conducted on the surface modified implants to assess its cell
viability. A molecular level study has been conducted to analyze the
adhesion mechanism of protein adhesion molecules on to HA coated
implants.
Description:
Division of Mechanical Engineering,
School of Engineering,
Cochin University of Science and Technology