Preparation and Characterization of Aminated Hydroxyethyl Cellulose-Induced Biomimetic Hydroxyapatite Coatings on the AZ31 Magnesium Alloy

• Published in: Metals (Basel ) Vol. 7; no. 6; p. 214
• Main Authors: Zhu, Bowu, Xu, Yimeng, Sun, Jing, Yang, Lei, Guo, Changgang, Liang, Jun, Cao, Baocheng
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: MDPI AG 08.06.2017
• Subjects: aminated hydroxyethyl cellulose; biomaterials; coatings; corrosion; cytotoxicity; hydroxyapatite; magnesium alloy

The purpose of this work is to improve the cytocompatibility and corrosion resistance of magnesium alloy in the hope of preparing a biodegradable medical material. The aminated hydroxyethyl cellulose-induced biomimetic hydroxyapatite coating was successfully prepared on AZ31 magnesium alloy surface...