Glow discharge plasma treatment for surface cleaning and modification of metallic biomaterials

• Published in: Journal of biomedical materials research Vol. 35; no. 1; p. 49
• Main Authors: Aronsson, B O, Lausmaa, J, Kasemo, B
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.04.1997
• Subjects: Argon; Biocompatible Materials; Electromagnetic Fields; Electronics - instrumentation; Materials Testing; Metals; Microscopy, Atomic Force; Surface Properties; Titanium

Glow discharge plasma treatment is a frequently used method for cleaning, preparation, and modification of biomaterial and implant surfaces. The merits of such treatments are, however, strongly dependent on the process parameters. In the present work the possibilities, limitations, and risks of plas...