Apatite-nanodiamond composite as a functional coating of stainless steel

Autor: Yuta Tanaka, Yusuke Tsutsumi, Harumi Sakamoto, T. Hikov, Hisashi Doi, Takao Hanawa, Lilyana Pramatarova, Emilia Pecheva, D. Fingarova
Rok vydání: 2010
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Zdroj: Surface and Interface Analysis. 42:475-480
ISSN: 0142-2421
Popis: Biological apatite (AP) is the main component of human bones, and it is a highly bioactive and biocompatible inorganic material. However, it has insufficient mechanical parameters and adhesion to surfaces. Carbon-based coatings, such as diamond-like carbon, carbon nanotubes and amorphous carbon arefound to significantly improve the mechanical properties of AP, increase its adhesion, prevent metal ion release from metal implants and inhibit the formation of fibrous tissue and blood clotting upon implantation. In this study, nanodiamond (ND)-reinforced AP composite coating was prepared by electrodeposition on austenitic stainless steel from simulated body fluid (SBF) containing ND particles. Results revealed the formation of dense and homogeneous AP coating, containing CO 3 and HP0 4 groups similar to the biological AP. The composite coating was characterized by ductility, improved hardness and adhesion to the steel surface in comparison to pure AP. Mineralization experiment in a simulated body fluid revealed that the composite coating is potentially biologically active.
Databáze: OpenAIRE