Surface interactions of a W-DLC-coated biomedical AISI 316L stainless steel in physiological solution.
The corrosion stability of a W-DLC coated surgical AISI 316L stainless steel in Hanks' solution has been evaluated. Particle induced X-ray emission (PIXE) measurements were performed to evaluate the incorporation of potentially bioactive elements from the physiological solution. The film structure was analyzed by X-ray diffractometry and micro-Raman spectroscopy. The wear behavior was assessed using the sphere-on-disc geometry. The in vitro biocompatibility of the W-DLC film was evaluated by cytotoxicity tests. The corrosion resistance of the stainless steel substrate decreased in the presence of the PVD layer. EIS measurements suggest that this behavior was closely related to the corrosion attack through the coating pores. PIXE measurements revealed the presence of Ca and P in the W-DLC film after immersion in Hanks' solution. This result shows that the PIXE technique can be applied to identify and evaluate the incorporation of bioactive elements by W-DLC films. The film showed good wear resistance and biocompatibility.
Engineering, Modeling and Applied Social Sciences Center (CECS), Federal University of ABC (UFABC), Santo André, SP, Brazil. renato.antunes@ufabc.edu.br
Renato A
RA
Antunes
Nelson Batista
NB
de Lima
Márcia de Almeida
Mde A
Rizzutto
Olga Zazuco
OZ
Higa
Mitiko
M
Saiki
Isolda
I
Costa
D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D012996:Solutions; D013057:Spectrum Analysis / Q000379:methods*; D013193:Stainless Steel; D013499:Surface Properties
D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D012996:Solutions; D013193:Stainless Steel