Electrochemical, mechanical and osseointegration evaluation of NBPC-coated 316L SS by EPD

The effect of nano biphasic bioceramic (NBPC) coating on 316L stainless steel (316L SS) was investigated, NBPC coatings were developed on 316L SS by electrophoretic deposition process followed by vacuum sintering. The NBPC coatings were characterised by XRD, FTIR, FESEM with EDAX and AFM studies. The electrochemical performances of the coated samples were carried out by open circuit potential-time measurements, potentiodynamic polarisation and electrochemical impedance studies in Hank's solution. The electrochemical studies indicate that NBPC-coated samples have improved corrosion resistance and Vickers microhardness test showed enhancement in mechanical strength. Invitro studies with MC3T3-E1 osteoblast cell shows non-toxicity and high proliferation of NBPC-coated samples. These studies confirm the enhanced corrosion resistance, good mechanical strength with enhanced cell attachment and proliferation on the coated samples thus making it an ideal candidate for orthopaedic implants.