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Polyetheretherketone/magnesium composite selectively coated with hydroxyapatite for enhanced qin vitro bio-corrosion resistance and biocompatibility

  • Hyun Do Jung
  • , Hui Sun Park
  • , Min Ho Kang
  • , Sung Mi Lee
  • , Hyoun Ee Kim
  • , Yuri Estrin
  • , Young Hag Koh
  • Seoul National University
  • Monash University
  • Korea University

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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 languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)20-22
Number of pages3
JournalMaterials Letters
Volume116
DOIs
StatePublished - 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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