| EPSRC Reference: |
GR/M41469/01 |
| Title: |
ION BEAM MODIFICATION OF BIOMATERIALS |
| Principal Investigator: |
Green, Professor S |
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| Department: |
Engineering and Computing Sciences |
| Organisation: |
Durham, University of |
| Scheme: |
Standard Research (Pre-FEC) |
| Starts: |
01 October 1999 |
Ends: |
30 September 2002 |
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51,842
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| Biomaterials |
Materials Characterisation |
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Surface modification of biomaterials as a route to enhanced tribological performance is desirable for many applications, particularly replacement joints. Ion implantation as a surface modification technique can impart favourable chemical and structural properties to a surface without the production of a discrete interface between modified and unmodified material. This project seeks to use N+ ion implantation to enhance the tribological performance of a range commercially important biomaterials. The mechanism of tribological modification will be investigated by consideration of the structural and chemical effects of N+ ion implantation. Reciprocating and rotating pin on plate wear behaviour of the modified surfaces will be used to quantify the effect of N+ ion implantation on the tribological performance, which will be augmented with topographic characterisation. The project will explore and objectively evaluate the tribological, structural and chemical consequences of N+ ion implantation surface modification of biomaterials.
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