Diamond/graphite content and biocompatibility of DLC films fabricated by PLD

Abstract

Biocompatibility and physicochemical properties of diamond-like carbon thin layers were studied. The films of high and low diamond/graphite content were prepared by pulsed laser deposition method with laser energy density from 4 to 11 Jcm-2.

Using human fibroblasts and keratinocytes the cell adhesion and proliferation on DLC layers was tested.

Keywords

• DLC film
• diamond
• graphit
• biocompatibility
• pulsed laser deposition