Bi-layer nano-TiO2/FHA composite coatings on Mg-Zn-Ce alloy prepared by combined physical vapour deposition and electrochemical deposition methods

• Main Authors: Bakhsheshi-Rad, Hamid Reza Bakhsheshi, Hamzah, Esah, Daroonparvar, Mohammadreza R., Saud, Safaa Najah, Abdul Kadir, Mohammed Rafiq
• Format: Article
• Published: Elsevier Ltd. 2014
• Subjects: TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery
• Online Access: http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/51992/; http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.vacuum.2014.08.013

In this study, physical vapour deposition (PVD) method was carried out to prepare nano-titania (TiO2) as an intermediate layer on Mg-Zn-Ce alloy and subsequently electrochemical deposition (ED) method was applied to develop nano-fluorine-doped hydroxyapatite (FHA) as an outer layer. X-ray diffractio...