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(Reference retrieved automatically from Web of Science through information on FAPESP grant and its corresponding number as mentioned in the publication by the authors.)

Morphological analysis and cell viability on diamond-like carbon films containing nanocrystalline diamond particles

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Author(s):
Almeida, C. N. [1] ; Ramos, B. C. [1] ; Da-Silva, N. S. [2] ; Pacheco-Soares, C. [2] ; Trava-Airoldi, V. J. [3] ; Lobo, A. O. [1] ; Marciano, F. R. [1]
Total Authors: 7
Affiliation:
[1] Univ Vale do Paraiba Univap, Lab Biomed Nanotechnol NanoBio, BR-12244000 Sao Jose Dos Campos, SP - Brazil
[2] Univ Vale do Paraiba Univap, Lab Biol Celular & Tecidual, BR-12244000 Sao Jose Dos Campos, SP - Brazil
[3] Inst Nacl Pesquisas Espaciais INPE, Associated Lab Sensors & Mat, BR-12227010 Sao Jose Dos Campos, SP - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 3
Document type: Journal article
Source: Applied Surface Science; v. 275, p. 258-263, JUN 15 2013.
Web of Science Citations: 3
Abstract

The coating of orthopedic prostheses with diamond like-carbon (DLC) has been actively studied in the past years, in order to improve mechanical, tribological properties and promote the material's biocompatibility. Recently, the incorporation of crystalline diamond nanoparticles into the DLC film has shown effective in combating electrochemical corrosion in acidic medias. This study examines the material's biocompatibility through testing by LDH release and MTT, on in vitro fibroblasts; using different concentrations of diamond nanoparticles incorporated into the DLC film. Propounding its potential use in orthopedics in order to increase the corrosion resistance of prostheses and improve their relationship with the biological environment. (C) 2013 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 11/20345-7 - Study of nanoparticle-incorporated diamond-like carbon films for biomedical applications
Grantee:Fernanda Roberta Marciano
Support Opportunities: Research Grants - Young Investigators Grants
FAPESP's process: 11/17877-7 - Development of new polymeric scaffolds by electrospinning technique with incorporation of vertically aligned carbon nanotubes and nanohidroxyapatite for bone tissue regeneration
Grantee:Anderson de Oliveira Lobo
Support Opportunities: Research Grants - Young Investigators Grants