| Literature DB >> 19083081 |
Laís T Duarte1, Sonia R Biaggio, Romeu C Rocha-Filho, Nerilso Bocchi.
Abstract
Electrochemical analyses on the biocompatible alloy Ti-13Nb-13Zr wt% in an electrolyte simulating physiological medium (PBS solution) are reported. Hydroxyapatite (HA) films were obtained on the alloy by electrodeposition at constant cathodic current. Samples of the alloy covered with an anodic-oxide film or an anodic-oxide/HA film were analyzed by open circuit potential and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy measurements during 180 days in the PBS electrolyte. Analyses of the open-circuit potential (E (oc)) values indicated that the oxide/HA film presents better protection characteristics than the oxide only. This behavior was corroborated by the higher film resistances obtained from impedance data, indicating that, besides improving the alloy osteointegration, the hydroxyapatite film may also increase the corrosion protection of the biomaterial.Entities:
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Year: 2008 PMID: 19083081 DOI: 10.1007/s10856-008-3662-4
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Mater Sci Mater Med ISSN: 0957-4530 Impact factor: 3.896