All articles by Jason O Clevenger
Jason O Clevenger
Sticky Situations
Hydrophilic coatings offer enhanced device performance but can encounter issues such as detachment or dissolving. Work is still being done to find the ideal polymer that ensures they remain lubricated, yet attached, writes Jason O Clevenger of Exponent Failure Analysis Associates.
Safe Surface
Nearly half of infections in the US are related to medical implants, making anti-microbial coatings extremely beneficial. Jason O Clevenger investigates how these coatings can prevent and reduce infection levels.