Biofunctional films for implantology
The subject of research in this area is ALD-deposited metal oxide-based films (e.g. ZnO, ZrO2). Such films have great potential for use in implantology as a protective coating against ion diffusion from the implant into the body. In addition, they also show antibacterial effects as well as supporting osteointegration. The subject of research is both the technology of film growth, their modification and characterisation by experimental physics methods, as well as their interaction with biomaterials.