Papers by Author: Chuan Xian Ding

Abstract: ZrB₂-SiC-WSi₂ (labeled as ZSW) coating and ZrB₂-SiC (labeled as ZS) coating were fabricated by vacuum plasma spray technique. The microstructure and composition of as-sprayed coating were detected through X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscope (SEM) and X-ray energy dispersive spectrometry (EDS). Oxidation behaviors and microstructure evolution of these coatings were evaluated at 1500 °C in air and compared with ZrB₂-SiC coating. The results showed that the addition of WSi₂ improved the oxidation resistance of the ZrB₂-SiC coating. There was more liquid formed on the ZSW coating surface. Some bubbles were also observed on the coating surface, which might be resulted from gas formation. It can be concluded that the amount of WSi₂ had great influence on its function in ZrB₂-SiC system.

Abstract: ZrC-20vol.%MoSi₂ (ZM) composite coating was fabricated by vacuum plasma spray and the ablation resistance was assessed using plasma flame under low (1.94 MW/m²) and high (3.01 MW/m²) heat fluxes, respectively. Results showed that the ultimate surface temperatures of ZM coating were about 2100 °C and 2400 °C, respectively. ZM coating exhibited good ablation resistance at low heat flux, which benefited from the low evaporation of SiO₂ and the diffusion of Si derived from MoSi₂ decomposition. However, bubble-burst event took place under high heat flux. The different ablation behaviors of ZrC-MoSi₂ coating were analyzed, which might contribute to the application of ultra-high temperature ceramic coatings.

Abstract: Biomaterials with good biocompatibility and anti-bacterial property were becoming attractive to researchers, so we used the chemical method to produce anti-bacterial vacuum plasma sprayed titanium coatings and studied In vitro bioactivity, cytotoxicity and blood compatibility of the anti-bacterial coatings in this paper. In order to evaluate the bioactivity of the treated titanium coatings, the coatings were immersed in simulated body fluid (SBF). The treated titanium coatings showed good bioactivity in this experiment. Two different methods were used to assess the cytocompatibility of the treated titanium coatings. One was extract test; the other was direct contact test. The results indicated that cells spread and adhered well on the coatings. The blood compatibility of the coatings was evaluated by haemolysis ratios. The hemolysis ratios of the coatings were below 2%, indicating of nonhemolysis for the coatings.

Abstract: The low temperature transformation of ZrO2-3 mol% Y2O3 coatings were investigated at 40 ~100oC using Raman spectroscopy. The results show that the low temperature transformation of ZrO2-3 mol% Y2O3 coatings is considerably effected by water temperature and mainly occurred on the coating surface. However, the transformation can be retarded by addition of Al2O3. The reasons lie in that the addition of Al2O3 can result in improvement of deposition efficiency and Young’s modulus of ZrO2-3 mol% Y2O3 coatings containing Al2O3.

Abstract: Silicon-based materials have been widely applied in industrial fields, such as microelectronic and solar power, for the specific electronic properties. In the present work, free-standing thick silicon coatings were fabricated by air plasma spraying (APS) and vacuum plasma spraying (VPS) technologies. The microstructure and electrical property of the coatings were characterized. It was found that the electrical resistance of APS-Si coating was higher than that of VPS-Si coating. The impedance spectroscopy results showed there was significant difference in impedance curves of APS-Si and VPS-Si coatings. The grain boundary semicircle appeared in the plot of VPS-Si coating, while did not appeared in that of APS-Si coating. It was thought that the electrical property difference of the two kind coatings was related with the oxidation and microstructure difference of the coatings.

Abstract: In this paper, antibacterial silver-containing hydroxyapatite coating was prepared by vacuum plasma spraying method and osteoblasts were seeded onto the surface of the coating to evaluate its cytocompatibility. The results indicated that the cells proliferated well on the samples, and the proliferation rate on the silver-containing hydroxyapatite coating was a little bit higher than that on the silver-free hydroxyapatite coating. The contact angle of water drop on the coating was measured, and it was found that the contact angles of the silver-containing hydroxyapatite coatings were smaller than the hydroxyapatite coating. The improvement of hydrophilicity for the silver-containing hydroxyapatite coating could be beneficial to the cells proliferation on its surface. It can be concluded that the addition of silver in the hydroxyapatite coating endowed the coating with antibacterial property while maintaining its excellent cytocompatibility.

Abstract: The in vitro attachment, spread, and proliferation behavior of osteoblast cells on the plasma-sprayed composite coating with 70wt% zirconia and 30wt% dicalcium silicate were studied. The composite coating shows good cytocompatibility. The human osteoblast cells attached, spread and proliferate well on the surface. The cytocompatibility of the coating was attributed to the incongruent dissolution of dicalcium silicate and the large amount of Si-OH functional groups produced on the surface. The released calcium and silicon ions are also positive to the proliferation of cells. All our results show that the composite coating possesses good cytocompatibility.

Abstract: Vacuum plasma sprayed (VPS) hydroxyapatite (HA) coatings with silver-loaded zirconium phosphate antimicrobial have been prepared on titanium substrate. Antibacterial effects of the coatings were studied by bacteria culturing using Porphyromonas gingivalis (Pg), Fusobacterium nucleatum (Fn) and Actinobacillus actinomycetemcomitans (Aa) as microorganisms. Simulated body fluid (SBF) test was carried out to evaluate the bioactivity of the coatings as well. The results obtained showed that the coatings exhibited a marked antibacterial effect against Pg, Fn and Aa when the content of antimicrobial was equal to or more than 5%. The antibacterial capability of the coatings decreased in the following order: Pg, Fn, Aa. Bone-like apatite layer was formed on the silver-containing HA coatings after immersed in SBF, suggesting that their bioactivities were not affected obviously by the addition of silver-zirconium phosphate antimicrobial. This study indicated that silver-containing VPS HA coating is a prospective candidate as dental material.

Abstract: TiO2 coatings on titanium alloy substrates were prepared by atmospheric plasma spraying using commercial nano-powders and followed by H2SO4 treatment. The bioactivity of coatings was evaluated by the simulated body fluid soaking test. Scanning electron microscopy and energy-dispersive X-ray spectrometry were used to characterize the surface morphologies and phase composition of the coating before and after soaking in simulated body fluid. The results obtained indicate that H2SO4-treated TiO2 coating can induce a bone-like apatite formation on its surface, however, no apatite appears on the surface of as-sprayed TiO2 coatings. The acid concentration and treated time affected the bioactivities of TiO2 coatings.