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Surface Properties, Efficacy and Biological Responses to Biomaterials

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  26 February 2011

J. E. Lemons*
Affiliation:
Department of Biomaterials, University of Alabama at Birmingham, SDB Box 49, Birmingham, Alabama 35294
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Abstract

Biological responses to synthetic materials used for the construction of surgical implants often determine device longevities. Over the past two decades, individuals from basic and applied disciplines have attempted to better understand the phenomena associated with biomaterial to tissue interfaces and to better control the surface and bulk properties of the synthetic substances for each area of device applications. Surface properties of metals, polymers, ceramics and composites are reviewed and where possible, correlated with tissue responses. Specific examples of solid and porous titanium and cobalt base alloys are presented to demonstrate the importance of surface and bulk properties with respect to biocompatibility.

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Research Article
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Copyright © Materials Research Society 1988

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