Micro- and nanotechnology fabrication processes for metals
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Micro- and nanotechnology fabrication processes for metals
Abstract
Many medical products are taking advantage of the developments in micro-and nanotechnology. Fabrication processes for metal products are reviewed here. Those featured include stents, surgical blades and needles, wound dressings and fluorescent labels for diagnostic testing.
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