Materials Research Express (Jan 2024)

Preparation and properties of Hydroxyapatite-Ti composite thin films by co-sputtering method for biocompatibility applications

  • Thi Hong Nhung Nguyen,
  • Viet Ba Nguyen,
  • Pham Thi Mai Phuong,
  • Sy Hieu Pham,
  • Van Dang Tran,
  • Anh Tuan Pham,
  • Van Huan Pham,
  • Thi Thu Hien Nguyen,
  • Thi Lan Nguyen,
  • Vuong-Hung Pham,
  • Duy Cuong Nguyen

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1088/2053-1591/ad6bf1
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 11, no. 8
p. 085404

Abstract

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In this paper, we report on enhancing the biocompatibility properties of Hydroxyapatite-Titanium (HA-Ti) thin films fabricated using the co-sputtering method. By adjusting the HA/Ti ratio through varying the sputtering power of Ti, we obtained HA-Ti thin films with different crystal structures, morphologies, and hydrophilic properties. HA-Ti thin films sputtered at different titanium powers of 80, 100, 120, 140, and 160 W will obtain thin films with larger grain sizes and poorer crystallinity, respectively. However, their hydrophilic properties increase as the contact angle decreases from 78° to 20° degrees. In vitro BHK cell tests indicated that the HA-Ti thin film had excellent biocompatibility. Therefore, this material is suitable for biological applications and has significant potential in medical implant technology.

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