Antonio Santana
Research Subjects
Antonio Santana has a total of 5 co-authors. Here are the top co-authors by number of shared publications:
- Ana Laura Puente Reyna
Research & Development, Aesculap AG, Am Aesculap Platz, 78532 Tuttlingen, Germany
1 shared publication - Berna Richter
Research & Development, Aesculap AG, 78532 Tuttlingen, Germany
1 shared publication - Julius C. Dohm
Research & Development, Aesculap AG, 78532 Tuttlingen, Germany
1 shared publication - Susann Schmidt
Department of Medical Engineering, IHI Ionbond AG, 4657 Dulliken, Switzerland
1 shared publication - Thomas M. Grupp
Aesculap AG, Research & Development, Tuttlingen, Germany; Ludwig Maximilians University Munich, Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Musculoskeletal University Center Munich (MUM), Campus Grosshadern, Munich, Germany
1 shared publication
Latest Publications
- Open Access
- 13 August 2024
- Published by MDPI AG in Journal of Functional Biomaterials
- Vol. 15 (8) , 223
Comparative Study of Zirconium Nitride Multilayer Coatings: Crystallinity, In Vitro Oxidation Behaviour and Tribological Properties Deposited via Sputtering and Arc Deposition
This study aims to evaluate and compare the properties of a biomedical clinically established zirconium nitride (ZrN) multilayer coating prepared using two different techniques: pulsed magnetron sputtering and cathodic arc deposition. The investigation focuses on the crystalline structure, grain size, in-vitro oxidation behaviour and tribological performance of these two coating techniques. Experimental findings demonstrate that the sputter deposition process resulted in a distinct crystalline structure and smaller grain size compared to the arc deposition process. Furthermore, in vitro oxidation caused oxygen to penetrate the surface of the sputtered ZrN top layer to a depth of 700 nm compared to 280 nm in the case of the arc-deposited coating. Finally, tribological testing revealed the improved wear rate of the ZrN multilayer coating applied by sputter deposition.
- 13 August 2024
- Published by MDPI AG in Journal of Functional Biomaterials
- Vol. 15 (8) , 223
Open AccessComparative Study of Zirconium Nitride Multilayer Coatings: Crystallinity, In Vitro Oxidation Behaviour and Tribological Properties Deposited via Sputtering and Arc Deposition
This study aims to evaluate and compare the properties of a biomedical clinically established zirconium nitride (ZrN) multilayer coating prepared using two different techniques: pulsed magnetron sputtering and cathodic arc deposition. The investigation focuses on the crystalline structure, grain size, in-vitro oxidation behaviour and tribological performance of these two coating techniques. Experimental findings demonstrate that the sputter deposition process resulted in a distinct crystalline structure and smaller grain size compared to the arc deposition process. Furthermore, in vitro oxidation caused oxygen to penetrate the surface of the sputtered ZrN top layer to a depth of 700 nm compared to 280 nm in the case of the arc-deposited coating. Finally, tribological testing revealed the improved wear rate of the ZrN multilayer coating applied by sputter deposition.