Surface Modification: Carbide-, Silicide-, Nitride-Based Surface

Surface modification is advantageous in modifying the surface morphology of biomaterials to make them effectively adapt to the physiological environment while delivering the necessary clinical efficacy. Surface treatment of biomaterials is a strategy that is gaining popularity as this is a novel way to enhance the biocompatibility, mechanical, and tribological properties of engineered devices while avoiding the high costs and prolonged processes of developing advanced products. The framework of this chapter is grounded on the modification of the surface of biomaterials by carbiding, siliciding, and nitriding techniques, to produce suitable biomaterials.