Ion release from three lead-free piezoelectric ceramics and their physical and cytotoxicity characteristics

Sheng Wen Yu, Shu Ting Kuo, Wei Hsing Tuan, Yu Yu Tsai, Ching Hua Su

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Abstract

The ions released from the polarized potassium sodium niobate (KNN), lithium-doped potassium sodium niobate (LKNN) and barium titanate (BT) specimens after soaking in a normal saline up to 28 days were monitored. The cytotoxicity of ion released products was evaluated. The cytotoxicity testing on these three lead-free piezoelectric ceramics exhibited low toxicity. However, the decrease of biaxial strength for KNN and the decrease of piezoelectric charge coefficient d33 for LKNN were noted after soaking in saline solution. Such decreases can be related to the release of ions from the surface of the KNN and LKNN specimens during soaking in saline solution.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)3522-3524
Number of pages3
JournalMaterials Letters
Volume65
Issue number23-24
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Dec 2011

Keywords

  • Bioceramics
  • Cytotoxicity
  • Piezoelectric materials

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Materials Science
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Mechanics of Materials

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