Abstract
Pure Fe was surface-modified by Zn ion implantation to improve the biodegradable behavior and cytocompatibility. Surface topography, chemical composition, corrosion resistance and cytocompatibility were investigated. Atomic force microscopy, auger electron spectroscopy and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy results showed that Zn was implanted into the surface of pure Fe in the depth of 40–60 nm and Fe 2 O 3 /ZnO oxides were formed on the outmost surface. Electrochemical measurements and immersion tests revealed an improved degradable behavior for the Zn-implanted Fe samples. An approximately 12% reduction in the corrosion potential (E corr ) and a 10-fold increase in the corrosion current density (i corr ) were obtained after Zn ion implantation with a moderate incident ion dose, which was attributed to the enhanced pitting corrosion. The surface free energy of pure Fe was decreased by Zn ion implantation. The results of direct cell culture indicated that the short-term (4 h) cytocompatibility of MC3T3-E1 cells was promoted by the implanted Zn on the surface.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 168-176 |
| Number of pages | 9 |
| Journal | Applied Surface Science |
| Volume | 403 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 1 May 2017 |
Keywords
- Biodegradation
- Cytocompatibility
- Fe
- Ion implantation
- Surface modification
- Zn
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