Biomaterials Properties
Surface energy is the excess energy at the surface of a material compared to its bulk, arising from the disruption of intermolecular bonds at the surface. It plays a critical role in various processes, including wetting, adhesion, and interactions between biomaterials and biological systems. Understanding surface energy is essential for characterizing material surfaces and predicting how proteins and cells will interact with them.
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