Findings from University of Sao Paulo Update Knowledge of Orthopedic Implant (Direct Cvd Graphene Growth Onto Surgical Stainless Steel for Orthopedic Implants).

Researchers at the University of Sao Paulo have successfully grown graphene sheets on surgical stainless steel cylinders using a direct APCVD process without the need for metal catalysts. The study focused on optimizing deposition temperature, time, and oxidation minimization for orthopedic implants, with plans to test the graphene-covered cylinders on rats. Financial support for the research came from various organizations, and the findings were published in Diamond and Related Materials. The study was peer-reviewed and utilized Raman spectroscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, and scanning electron microscopy for characterization. [Extracted from the article]