THE USE OF X-RAY PHOTOELECTRON SPECTROSCOPY FOR THE ANALYSIS OF THE SURFACE OF BIOMATERIALS

Abstract
The interaction of a biomaterial with its environment occurs primarily at the material /biological fluid interface. The general properties of a material are normally determined by its bulk characteristics (tensile strength, heat capacity, etc.), but many interactions are specific to the surface region (wetting, adhesion, many catalytic reactions, blood compatibility, etc.).