Abstract
The possibility of obtaining a good bioactive coating on biomedical devices made with zirconia ceramic was considered. Yttria partially stabilized zirconia was used to produce suitable substrates. The obtained adhesion was good (66 ± 13 MPa) and encouraging for biomedical applications. Small microcrystals formed inside and on the surface of the glass layer. These microcrystals transformed the glass into a glass-ceramic. An accurate investigation of the nature of this microcrystal formation was carried out to verify its compatibility with the planned biomedical applications.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 309-316 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Medicine |
Volume | 9 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jun 1998 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Biophysics
- Chemical Engineering(all)
- Bioengineering