In vitro degradation behavior, antibacterial activity and cytotoxicity of TiO2-MAO/ZnHA composite coating on Mg alloy for orthopedic implants

• Main Authors: Bakhsheshi-Rad, H. R., Hamzah, E., Ismail, A. F., Aziz, M., Daroonparvar, M., Saebnoori, E., Chamia, A.
• Format: Article
• Published: Elsevier B. V. 2018
• Subjects: TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery
• Online Access: http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/86709/; http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.surfcoat.2017.11.027

Magnesium alloys as biodegradable materials have received great attention for orthopedic application as a result of their good biocompatibility, bioactivity, and mechanical properties. However, the clinical use of Mg alloys is restricted by high degradation rate. In order to reduce the degradation r...