title: Approaches to the physico-chemical and mechanical characterisation of functional coatings, Part II.
abstract: Part 1 of this article demonstrated that knowledge of coating science is important in the formulation and early development of a functionally active coating for a medical device/combination product. Part II focuses on the testing challenges and verification of the finished coating on the product.
authors.affiliation: PA Consulting Group, Cambridge Technology Centre, Melbourn, UK. innovation@paconsulting.com
authors.forename: Angus
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Forster
authors.forename: Thomas
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Neudeck
authors.forename: Stephen
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Blatcher
mesh_terms: D020099:Coated Materials, Biocompatible / Q000032:analysis* / Q000737:chemistry*; D008422:Materials Testing / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods*
chemical_list: D020099:Coated Materials, Biocompatible