Analysis of the Release Characteristics of Cu-Treated Antimicrobial Implant Surfaces Using Atomic Absorption Spectrometry

New developments of antimicrobial implant surfaces doped with copper (Cu) ions may minimize the risk of implant-associated infections. However, experimental evaluation of the Cu release is influenced by various test parameters. The aim of our study was to evaluate the Cu release characteristics in v...

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Main Authors: Carmen Zietz, Andreas Fritsche, Birgit Finke, Vitezslav Stranak, Maximilian Haenle, Rainer Hippler, Wolfram Mittelmeier, Rainer Bader
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2012-01-01
Series:Bioinorganic Chemistry and Applications
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/850390