Issue 23, 2017

Preparation and characterization of a calcium–phosphate–silicon coating on a Mg–Zn–Ca alloy via two-step micro-arc oxidation

Abstract

Magnesium alloys are the most promising implant materials due to their excellent biodegradability. However, their high degradation rate limits their practical application. In this study, we produced a calcium–phosphate (Ca–P) coating and a calcium–phosphate–silicon (Ca–P–Si) coating via one-step and two-step micro-arc oxidation processes, respectively. The microstructure and chemical composition of the MAO coatings were characterized using SEM, XRD and EDS. The degradation behaviors of the MAO coatings and the substrate were investigated using electrochemical techniques and immersion tests in simulated body fluid (SBF). The results show that the silicate was successfully incorporated into the Ca–P coating in the second MAO step, and this also increased the thickness of the coating. The Ca–P–Si coatings remarkably reduced the corrosion rate of the Mg alloy and Ca–P coating during 18 days of immersion in SBF. In addition, the bone-like apatite layer on the sample surface demonstrated the good biomineralization ability of the Ca–P–Si coating. Potentiodynamic polarization results showed that the MAO coating could clearly enhance the corrosion resistance of the Mg alloy. Moreover, we propose the growth mechanism of the MAO coating in the second step.

Graphical abstract: Preparation and characterization of a calcium–phosphate–silicon coating on a Mg–Zn–Ca alloy via two-step micro-arc oxidation

Article information

Article type
Paper
Submitted
24 Apr 2017
Accepted
19 May 2017
First published
19 May 2017

Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2017,19, 15110-15119

Preparation and characterization of a calcium–phosphate–silicon coating on a Mg–Zn–Ca alloy via two-step micro-arc oxidation

J. Dou, Y. Chen, Y. Chi, H. Li, G. Gu and C. Chen, Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2017, 19, 15110 DOI: 10.1039/C7CP02672B

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