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TRIBOLOGY INTERNATIONAL
Volume 63, Issue -, Pages 141-150Publisher
ELSEVIER SCI LTD
DOI: 10.1016/j.triboint.2012.09.006
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Diamond Like; Delamination
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Production of wear debris has been linked to the failure of numerous hip implants. With the current focus on increasing the implant longevity, thus wear and corrosion resistance is important. Hard coatings have the potential to reduce the wear and corrosion. Diamond like Carbon (DLC) coatings exhibit properties that could make them viable for implants. This paper critically reviews previously published research into usage of DLC coatings for implants. Overall DLCs seem to be an effective coating for implants but with the variance in results, further testing is required for clarification of use. (C) 2012 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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