Increasing the Surface Functionality of Mg Alloys by Means of Plasma Electrolytic Oxidation

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The aim of this work which is a part of larger approach, is the surface functionalization by means of plasma electrolytic oxidation (PEO) as a pretreatment prior to the application of biopolymer. The process was developed for the number of magnesium alloys, and AZ31, RZ5 and ZM21 in particular. An oxide layer was formed in two step consecutive process in KOH-Na3PO4 and KOH-NaF solutions. The coatings are built from sub-layers: reach in F at the metal-coating interface containing small pores and top layer with larger pores. An important feature for the surface biocompatibility is a presence and distribution of P within the top part of the coating which create a nucleation sites for the development of calcium phosphates. From the results of long term impedance measurements carried out in simulated body solution (SBF) at 37°C it may be concluded that the best corrosion protection is provided by the anodic layer formed on AZ31 alloy. After the testing the surface of alloys studied in this work was covered by a film of compounds containing calcium and phosphorus.

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Solid State Phenomena (Volume 227)

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495-498

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January 2015

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