Abstract
We report successful fabrication of polyetheretherketone/magnesium (PEEK/Mg) composite with a Mg content of 30 vol% selectively coated with hydroxyapatite (HA). The in vitro bio-corrosion and biocompatibility of the composite were examined for potential biomedical applications. A PEEK/Mg composite included compression molding at 370°C, in which Mg particles were well dispersed in a PEEK matrix. In addition, the surfaces of Mg particles exposed to the matrix material were selectively coated with a HA layer by treatment in an aqueous solution. This HA coating considerably enhanced the in vitro bio-corrosion resistance and biocompatibility of the PEEK/Mg composite without sacrificing its excellent mechanical properties.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 20-22 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | Materials Letters |
| Volume | 116 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 2014 |
Bibliographical note
Funding Information:This research was supported by Korea Healthcare technology R&D Project (No.A121035) funded by Ministry for Health, Welfare & Family Affairs, Republic of Korea.
Keywords
- Biocompatibility
- Biodegradable composite
- Hydroxyapatite coating
- Magnesium
- Polyetheretherketone
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