Chapter 14: Nanocrystalline Diamond Coatings on Silicon Nitride Bioceramic Bearings

The following sections are included:

• The Idea of Applying Nanocrystalline Diamond (NCD) Coatings to Articular Prosthesis

• The Advantage of NCD Coatings in Tribological Applications

• The Biotribological Behaviour of NCD

• Next Step: Wear Simulation Tests of NCD-Coated Silicon Nitride Hip Joints

• Ackowledgements

• References