Fabricating Laser-Induced Periodic Surface Structures on Medical Grade Cobalt–Chrome–Molybdenum: Tribological, Wetting and Leaching Properties

Hip-implants structured with anti-bacterial textures should show a low-friction coefficient and should not leach hazardous substances into the human body. The surface of a typical material used for hip-implants, namely Cobalt–Chrome–Molybdenum (CoCrMo) was textured with different types of laser-indu...

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Main Authors: Sanne H. van der Poel, Marek Mezera, Gert-willem R. B. E. Römer, Erik G. de Vries, Dave T. A. Matthews
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-08-01
Series:Lubricants
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4442/7/8/70