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Review
. 2018 Jan:77:90-105.
doi: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2017.08.035. Epub 2017 Sep 1.

Bioinspired surface functionalization of metallic biomaterials

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Bioinspired surface functionalization of metallic biomaterials

Yingchao Su et al. J Mech Behav Biomed Mater. 2018 Jan.

Abstract

Metallic biomaterials are widely used for clinical applications because of their excellent mechanical properties and good durability. In order to provide essential biofunctionalities, surface functionalization is of particular interest and requirement in the development of high-performance metallic implants. Inspired by the functional surface of natural biological systems, many new designs and conceptions have recently emerged to create multifunctional surfaces with great potential for biomedical applications. This review firstly introduces the metallic biomaterials, important surface properties, and then elaborates some strategies on achieving the bioinspired surface functionalization for metallic biomaterials.

Keywords: Biocompatibility; Biofilm resistance; Bioinspired surface functionalization; Corrosion resistance; Metallic biomaterials; Wear resistance.

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