Influence of ZrO2-Y2O3 and ZrO2-CaO coatings on microstructural and mechanical properties on Mg-1,3Ca-5,5Zr biodegradable alloy

摘要

Zirconia (ZrO2) as a ceramic biomaterial facilitates the osteoconductivity in new bone formation around implant. In order to improve the degradation and the surface properties, it is necessary to apply a surface film to satisfy multiple clinical requirements such as mechanical strength, biocompatibility, and degradation rate. Therefore, surface changing to form a tenacious, biocompatible and corrosion resistant modified layer has become a necessary study in biodegradable materials. The aim of the study is to observe the morphology, structural and scratch analysis for some coatings of ZrO2-CaO and ZrO2-Y2O3 having similar thickness deposited with an atmospheric plasma spraying facility, Sulzer Metco 9MCE, using scanning electron microscopy and X-Ray diffraction. Some mechanical aspects were highlighted during the scratch test. Comparative scratch tests were carried out to study the bonding properties between the coatings and the substrates.