Abstract

Early studies involving the implantation of DLC-coated pins into sheep showed good bonding of the tissue to the DLC, indicating its value as a biocompatible coating. During the last few years, interest in this material has been rekindled, with the initiation of a number of in vitro and in vivo studies. The current state of published work in this area is reviewed, and a wide variety of specific applications for DLC coatings in the field of biomaterials are discussed.