Graphene Spikes Reduce Implant Rejection

Graphene Spikes Reduce Implant Rejection
Apr-17-18
Outfitting medical implants with graphene spikes could help prevent bacterial infections during surgery.

One of the risks associated with medical implants is bacterial biofilm that can form on the device, preventing the implant from properly attaching to the bone. To overcome this obstacle without the need for additional antibiotics, the team from Chalmers University of Technology are experimenting with adding a layer of graphene spikes to a horizontal surface, which kills bacteria on contact and prevents the biofilm from forming.

The team is currently working on lowering the cost of the technology by growing the spiked graphene directly on the medical devices.



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