Title :
Inertness of diamond - truth or false
Author :
Mitura, S. ; Bakowicz, K. ; Niedzielski, P. ; Mitura, E. ; Karczemska, A. ; Sokolowska, A. ; Szmidt, J. ; Hassard, J.
Abstract :
Presents experiments from which the authors conclude: Diamond powder has antioxidant properties in blood plasma, prooxidant properties in the chain reactions with linolenic acid. Diamond powder does not stimulate catalase activity. Diamond powder increases the activity of lipoxygenase in presence hydrogen peroxide. In vivo diamond powder doesn´t cause toxic responses in the human body, damage of tissue structure and proliferation of connective tissue. NCD as a powder has a very high biocompatibility. NCD coating consists of NCD powder particles. NCD coating is an ideal biomaterial for medical implants because its biological, chemical and physical properties are the best among all biomaterials.
Keywords :
biomedical materials; diamond; nanostructured materials; powders; protective coatings; C; NCD coating; antioxidant properties; biocompatibility; biological properties; biomaterials; blood plasma; chemical properties; diamond powder; human body; linolenic acid; lipoxygenase activity; medical implants; physical properties; prooxidant properties; tissue structure damage; toxic responses; Chemical elements; DNA; Diamond-like carbon; Educational institutions; Gold; Humans; Implants; Lipidomics; Materials science and technology; Power engineering and energy;
Conference_Titel :
Wide Bandgap Layers, 2001. Abstract Book. 3rd International Conference on Novel Applications of
Conference_Location :
Zakopane, Poland
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-7136-4
DOI :
10.1109/WBL.2001.946554
