High-energy ion beam implantation of hydroxyapatite thin films grown on TiN and ZrO2 inter-layers by pulsed laser deposition

• Published in: Thin solid films Vol. 453-454; no. Complete; pp. 208 - 214
• Main Authors: Nelea, V., Pelletier, H., Mille, P., Muller, D.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 01.04.2004
• Subjects: Hydroxyapatite thin films; Ion beam implantation; Nanoindentation; Pulsed laser deposition; Hydroxyapatite thin films; Ion beam implantation; Pulsed laser deposition; Nanoindentation

Current drawbacks in the hydroxyapatite (HA) thin film production for applications in bone surgery are their poor mechanical strength and limited adherence. This paper presents the ion beam implantation technique as an efficient method to improve the mechanical characteristics of HA films. Crystalli...