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A MANGANESE OXIDE CONTAINED COATING FOR BIODEGRADABLE AZ31B MAGNESIUM ALLOY

    https://doi.org/10.1142/S0218625X09012937Cited by:3 (Source: Crossref)

    A manganese oxide contained coating was prepared on biodegradable AZ31B magnesium alloy to control the degradation of AZ31B and improve its biocompatibility. Morphology, composition, and corrosion resistance of the coating were studied. The SEM observations showed that the coating was approximately 4–6 μm in thickness with net-like microcracks. The XPS analysis indicated that the coating was mainly composed of MgO, Mg(OH)2, MnO2, Mn2O3, and Mn3O4. It was found that AZ31B with such coating showed better corrosion resistance in simulated blood plasma through electrochemical and immersion tests. The hemolytic assay indicated that the treated AZ31B had no hemolytic effect.