Surface coatings for improving the corrosion resistance and cell adhesion of AZ91D magnesium alloy through environmentally clean methods

Jun Yen Uan, Jun Kai Lin, Ying Sui Sun, Wei En Yang, Li Kai Chen, Her Hsiung Huang

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Abstract

Two different coatings, Mg-Al hydrotalcite and aragonite (CaCO 3), were produced on die-cast AZ91D Mg alloy (Mg-9wt.%Al-1wt.%Zn) through environmentally clean methods. The corrosion resistance and human mesenchymal stem cell adhesion properties of the coatings on AZ91D were investigated. Results showed that through environmentally clean methods, both Mg-Al hydrotalcite and aragonite CaCO3 surface coatings could be produced on AZ91D surfaces. These coatings increased the corrosion potential and polarization resistance and decreased the corrosion rate of AZ91D in simulated body fluid. Both surface coatings also improved stem cell spreading and interaction in culture. Further long-term animal testing is suggested before these surface coatings can be recommended for use in clinical applications.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)7563-7567
Number of pages5
JournalThin Solid Films
Volume518
Issue number24
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Oct 1 2010

Keywords

  • Aragonite CaCO
  • AZ91D alloy
  • Cell adhesion
  • Corrosion resistance
  • Mg-Al hydrotalcite

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Surfaces and Interfaces
  • Surfaces, Coatings and Films
  • Metals and Alloys
  • Materials Chemistry

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