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Nano-Film and Coating for Biomedical Application Prepared by Plasma-Based Technologies

  • Xuanyong Liu*
  • , Paul K Chu*
  • *Corresponding author for this work

    Research output: Chapters, Conference Papers, Creative and Literary WorksRGC 32 - Refereed conference paper (with host publication)peer-review

    Abstract

    Nanosized materials have been widely applied in biomedical engineering due to their unique nano-effects. In this work, nano-TiO2 coatings and ZrO2 films were prepared using plasma technologies including plasma spraying and cathodic arc plasma deposition. The microstructure the coatings and films were assessed using TEM, SEM, and AFM. Their bioactivity and biocompatibility were evaluated using simulated body fluid soaking tests and cell culturing. Films and coatings with nanostructured surfaces can be obtained using plasma spraying and cathodic arc plasma deposition. The nanostructured surfaces can endow the films and coatings excellent bioactivity and biocompatibility. The UV-illuminated and hydrogen implanted nano-TiO2 coatings and ZrO2 films can induce bone-like apatite formation on their surfaces after immersion in a simulated body fluid for a certain period of time. The nano-TiO2 coating has better cytocompatibility than the micro-TiO2 coating, and the cytocompatibility can be improved by UV-illumination and hydrogen implantation. The bioactivity of the ZrO2 thin film deteriorates after thermal treated. The size of the particles on the surface of the film is thought to be one of the key factors responsible for the bioactivity. © 2007 Materials Research Society.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationIon-Beam-Based Nanofabrication
    EditorsDaryush Ila, John Baglin, Naoki Kishimoto, Paul K. Chu
    PublisherCambridge University Press
    Pages81-89
    ISBN (Print)9781558999800, 9781107408654
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - Sept 2007
    Event2007 MRS Spring Meeting - San Francisco, United States
    Duration: 9 Apr 200713 Apr 2007
    https://www.mrs.org/spring2007
    https://www.mrs.org/spring2007/program-session/?code=DD

    Publication series

    NameMRS Symposium Proceedings
    Volume1020
    ISSN (Print)0272-9172

    Conference

    Conference2007 MRS Spring Meeting
    PlaceUnited States
    CitySan Francisco
    Period9/04/0713/04/07
    Internet address

    Research Keywords

    • biomaterial
    • coating
    • plasma deposition

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