Investigation of MgO effect on bioactivity of coatings produced by MAO

In this study, a Ti6Al4V alloy surface commonly used in the human body for load-bearing prostheses was modified by micro arc oxidation (MAO) to produce magnesium (Mg)-integrated titanium oxide with varying Mg contents, the presence of which is known to promote bone formation and proliferation in the physiological environment. The in vitro biological responses of these coatings were studied in simulated body fluid (SBF) at 37 degrees C for 6 weeks. The structural changes of the coatings, changes in pH and changes in the concentrations of Ca, Mg and P ions in OF, as determined by inductively coupled plasma (ICP), were monitored at regular intervals. The Tafel polarization technique was used to analyse the solubility properties of the coatings to explain the relation between the Mg concentration of the coatings and the coatings' bioactivity properties. It can be concluded that the presence of Mg in oxide films formed by MAO accelerates dissolution-precipitation reactions and enhances the bioactivity of the films during the early stages of implantation. (C) 2015 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved

Pore morphology in MAO produced oxide film modified by magnesium integration

Ti6Al4V alloy commonly used in human body for load bearing prosthesis was coated by micro arc oxidation (MAO) with magnesium rich TiO2 oxide. Since the presence of magnesium in bone tissues is known to promote bone formation and proliferation in physiological environment, its integration with TiO2 on implant surface could bring about a bioactivity for a fast bone formation and proliferation. The formation of a composite layer consisting of Mg integrated TiO2 by MAO process was carried out in an electrolyte with different magnesium content. The characterization studies of these coatings were performed by using X-ray diffractometry (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) coupled with EDS analysis and XP2 surface profilometry. © (2012) Trans Tech Publications

Fabrication of Cr-Cr23C6/Cr2N Composite Coatings: Change in the Phase Structure and Effect on the Corrosion Properties

Cr-C composite coatings were electro-codeposited in sulfuric acid-based solutions containing submicrometer-sized carbon black particles. The effect of heat-treatment conditions on the carbide phase formation in the composite coatings and their corrosion behaviors were investigated. The obtained results showed that the Cr-C composite coatings can be fabricated successfully and with an additional heat treatment, it is possible to obtain a Cr-Cr23C6/Cr2N composite structure. Therefore, the increase in corrosion potential suggests improvement in corrosion resistance due to the formation of Cr23C6/Cr2N. This implies that Cr-Cr23C6 and/or Cr2N composite coatings have potential application to industrial fields in many respects

Investigation of duty cycle effect on corrosion properties of electrodeposited calcium phosphate coatings

The bioceramic calcium phosphate (CaP) is frequently used for improving bone fixation in titanium medical implants and thus increasing lifetime of the implant. It is known that the application of CaP coatings on metallic implant devices offers the possibility of combining the strength of the metals and the bioactivity of the ceramic materials. Many different techniques are available for producing CaP coatings. Electrochemical deposition method is widely used because of its ease of operation parameters, low temperature requirement, reproducibility and suitability for coating complex structures. This technique allows obtaining CaP coatings which promote bone in growth during the first healing period leading to permanent fixation. Electrochemical pulse technique is an alternative to calcium phosphate deposition techniques usually employed to cover orthopedic or dental titanium implant surfaces. Additionally, pulse electrodeposition technique can produce more uniform and denser CaP coatings on metallic implants. In this study, CaP based coatings were produced by electrochemical pulse technique,on Ti6Al4V substrates. The resulting CaP deposits were investigated by means of X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Corrosion properties of the CaP coatings were also investigated. The results showed that various duty cycle ranges have remarkably effect on morphology, crystallinity and corrosion properties of the produced CaP coatings. (C) 2016 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved

Investigation of duty cycle effect on corrosion properties of electrodeposited calcium phosphate coatings

The bioceramic calcium phosphate (CaP) is frequently used for improving bone fixation in titanium medical implants and thus increasing lifetime of the implant. It is known that the application of CaP coatings on metallic implant devices offers the possibility of combining the strength of the metals and the bioactivity of the ceramic materials. Many different techniques are available for producing CaP coatings. Electrochemical deposition method is widely used because of its ease of operation parameters, low temperature requirement, reproducibility and suitability for coating complex structures. This technique allows obtaining CaP coatings which promote bone in growth during the first healing period leading to permanent fixation. Electrochemical pulse technique is an alternative to calcium phosphate deposition techniques usually employed to cover orthopedic or dental titanium implant surfaces. Additionally, pulse electrodeposition technique can produce more uniform and denser CaP coatings on metallic implants. In this study, CaP based coatings were produced by electrochemical pulse technique,on Ti6Al4V substrates. The resulting CaP deposits were investigated by means of X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Corrosion properties of the CaP coatings were also investigated. The results showed that various duty cycle ranges have remarkably effect on morphology, crystallinity and corrosion properties of the produced CaP coatings. (C) 2016 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved