Corrosion resistance study of electrophoretic deposited hydroxyapatite on stainless steel for implant applications

Kean Khoon Chew, Sharif Hussein Sharif Zein, Abdul Latif Ahmad, David S. McPhail, Aldo R. Boccaccini

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Abstract

Stainless steel (SS) is often used for orthopaedic and dental implants because of its excellent mechanical characteristics. However, from an electrochemical perspective, SS can be susceptible to corrosion-related problems. Inorganic bioactive coatings on SS surfaces are reported to impart corrosion resistance and enhance biocompatibility. In this paper, hydroxyapatite (HA) coatings were developed on SS 316L by an electrophoretic deposition (EPD) technique at applied deposition voltages from 10 to 60 V in an acidic aqueous solution. The present study was performed to optimise the applied voltage required to produce stable HA coatings on SS 316L. Their corrosion resistance in simulated body conditions were investigated using the potentiodynamic polarization curves. The results of the electrochemical studies revealed that the optimal applied voltage for EPD of HA on SS 316L was 40 V. The polarisation parameters, such as the corrosion potential, breakdown potential and repassivation potential of HA coated materials demonstrated nobler behaviours than the uncoated SS 316L. These results validated the successful formation of stable and protective HA coatings on SS 316L.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationElectrophoretic Deposition
Subtitle of host publicationFundamentals and Applications IV
PublisherTrans Tech Publications Ltd
Pages141-146
Number of pages6
ISBN (Print)9783037853795
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2012
Externally publishedYes
Event4th International Conference on Electrophoretic Deposition: Fundamentals and Applications - Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Duration: Oct 2 2011Oct 7 2011

Publication series

NameKey Engineering Materials
Volume507
ISSN (Print)1013-9826
ISSN (Electronic)1662-9795

Conference

Conference4th International Conference on Electrophoretic Deposition: Fundamentals and Applications
Country/TerritoryMexico
CityPuerto Vallarta
Period10/2/1110/7/11

ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

  • General Materials Science
  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Mechanical Engineering

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