Diamond-based Materials For Biomedical Applications

Download or read book entitled Diamond-based materials for biomedical applications by author: R.J. Narayan which was release on 19 March 2013 and published by Elsevier Inc. Chapters with total page 296 pages . This book available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle Format. Diamond has been considered for use in several medical applications due to its unique mechanical, chemical, optical, and biological properties. In this chapter, methods for preparing synthetic diamond surfaces and particles are described. In addition, recent developments involving the use of diamond in prostheses, sensing, imaging, and drug delivery applications are reviewed. These developments suggest that diamond-containing structures will provide significant improvements in the diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions over the coming years.