Development of Bioactive PEEK by the Function of Apatite Nuclei

Publisher: Trans Tech Publications

E-ISSN: 1662-9795|2016|696|145-150

ISSN: 1013-9826

Source: Key Engineering Materials, Vol.2016, Iss.696, 2016-06, pp. : 145-150

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Abstract

Micropores were formed on the surface of a polyetheretherketone (PEEK) by soaking in sulfuric acid. In order to provide bioactivity to PEEK, the surfaces of the specimens were treated with glow-discharge in O2 atmosphere and Apatite Nucleus (AN) was precipitated in the pores. The bioactivity of the specimens was evaluated by using SBF and adhesive strength of formed apatite layer was measured.