The antibacterial properties and corrosion behavior of silver-doped niobium oxynitride coatings

It takes a long physical, psychological, and costly period to treat implant-associated infections. 316 L Stainless Steel (SS) is commonly used in orthopedic prostheses and cardiovascular implants. However, it has been reported that 316 L stainless steel corrodes due to the high chloride concentration in physiological body fluid, thus releasing metal ions such as Ni and Cr.