Issue 23, 2024

Metal–organic complex coating for enhanced corrosion control and biocompatibility on biodegradable magnesium alloy for orthopaedic implants

Abstract

Magnesium alloy is currently regarded as the most favourable biodegradable metal; however, obstacles remain to be overcome in terms of managing its corrosion and ensuring its biocompatibility. In this study, a metal–organic complex comprising Ca ions incorporated in tannic acid (TA) was prepared and used to coat magnesium alloy by chemical conversion and dipping processes, followed by modification with stearic acid (SA). This metal–organic complex coating was demonstrated to be homogeneous and compact, and it significantly improved the electrochemical corrosion resistance and long-term degradation behaviour of the coated samples. Consequently, the well-controlled release of Mg and Ca ions, as well as the osteo-compatible TA and SA molecules, promoted the proliferation of osteoblast cells. This metal–organic complex coating offers a promising modifying strategy for magnesium-based orthopaedic implants.

Graphical abstract: Metal–organic complex coating for enhanced corrosion control and biocompatibility on biodegradable magnesium alloy for orthopaedic implants

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Article information

Article type
Paper
Submitted
19 Feb 2024
Accepted
08 May 2024
First published
09 May 2024

J. Mater. Chem. B, 2024,12, 5661-5677

Metal–organic complex coating for enhanced corrosion control and biocompatibility on biodegradable magnesium alloy for orthopaedic implants

J. Wang, Z. Dou, L. Xia and N. Huang, J. Mater. Chem. B, 2024, 12, 5661 DOI: 10.1039/D4TB00347K

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