Eradication of burst release of copper ions from copper-bearing IUDs by a phytocompound-based electropolymeric coating

• Published in: Materials letters Vol. 252; pp. 317 - 320
• Main Authors: Bertuola, M., Grillo, C.A., Fernández Lorenzo de Mele, M.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Amsterdam Elsevier B.V 01.10.2019; Elsevier BV
• Subjects: Bearing; Biocompatibility; Burst release; Coating; Copper; Corrosion cell; Corrosion currents; Corrosion potential; Electropolymer; Inflammatory response; IUD; Materials science; Metal surfaces; Side effects; Burst release; IUD; Coating; Copper; Electropolymer

•Electrochemical oxidation of carvacrol on Cu follows a diffusion-controlled reaction.•Polymerized carvacrol coating reduces burst release of Cu in simulated uterine fluid.•Cu corrosion resistance in simulated uterine fluid is improved by polymeric film.•Polymeric coating enhances the biocompatibili...