title: Biocompatible materials developments for new medical implants.
abstract: Recent work on modifying silicone rubber to improve water permeability and biocompatibility is described. In addition, modifications to the interface between an active implanted device and the body are reported, which have led to reduced power consumption and improved device performance.
authors: European Technology for Business Ltd, Codicote Innovation Centre, UK. diana.hodgins@etb.co.uk
authors: Diana
authors: D
authors: Hodgins
authors: J M
authors: JM
authors: Wasikiewicz
authors: M F
authors: MF
authors: Grahn
authors: D
authors: D
authors: Paul
authors: N
authors: N
authors: Roohpour
authors: P
authors: P
authors: Vadgama
authors: Angela M
authors: AM
authors: Silmon
authors: Bernard
authors: B
authors: Cousins
authors: Brian
authors: B
authors: Verdon
mesh_terms: D001672:Biocompatible Materials / Q000737:chemistry*; D001709:Biotechnology / Q000639:trends*; D004867:Equipment Design / Q000639:trends*; D004864:Equipment and Supplies; D008422:Materials Testing; D014481:United States
chemical_list: D001672:Biocompatible Materials