| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10624904 | Ceramics International | 2014 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
The goal of this work was to enhance the bioactivity and corrosion resistance of HAP films by SiC addition. The coatings were deposited on Ti6Al4V alloy substrates by co-sputtering of HAP and SiC targets in a magnetron sputtering system. The films were characterized in terms of elemental composition, morphology and corrosion resistance in artificial saliva by EDS, SEM, and electrochemical techniques, respectively. The coatings were proposed to be used in dental applications. For this reason, in vitro bioactivity was investigated after 24Â h immersion in artificial saliva. The improvement of the bioactivity and corrosion behavior was demonstrated for HAP coatings enriched with SiC.
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Authors
Funda Ak Azem, Adrian Kiss, Isil Birlik, Viorel Braic, Catalin Luculescu, Alina Vladescu,