Influence of Applied Voltages on Mechanical Properties and In-Vitro Performances of Electroplated Hydroxyapatite Coatings on Pure Titanium Academic Article uri icon

abstract

  • The Author(s) 2016. Titanium and its alloys have been extensively used in biomaterials due to their bone-compatible modulus, superior bio-compatibility and enhanced corrosion resistance. But the metal implants that contact the body will release ions and scraps. In this study, Hydroxyapatite (HA, Ca10(PO4)6(OH)2) was coated on a pure Ti substrate by electrochemical deposition process, which can provide a well-controlled process and product. Across various applied voltages, the electroplated HA/Ti composites were evaluated on their chemical and mechanical performances and the behaviors of in-vitro simulating tests. Highly pure HA coatings were obtained with additional voltages from 16 V to 19 V. In addition, their mechanical properties were significantly enhanced with increasing voltages. With the results of in-vitro evaluations, the electroplated HA/Ti composites is capable of serving as a biomaterial for bone substitution or implantation.

published proceedings

  • JOURNAL OF THE ELECTROCHEMICAL SOCIETY

author list (cited authors)

  • Chen, S., Tsai, W., Chen, P., Fang, A., & Say, W.

citation count

  • 10

complete list of authors

  • Chen, Shih-Hsun||Tsai, Wei-Lin||Chen, Po-Chun||Fang, Alex||Say, Wen-Ching

publication date

  • January 2016