Abstract
Biocompatible nanocomposite coatings can be synthesized to offer improved surface properties for biomaterials and biomedical implants. Nanocomposite coatings containing polypyrrole (PPy) matrix reinforced with functionalized multi-wall carbon nanotubes (f-CNTs) were deposited on 316L SS substrates using electrochemical route. FT-IR, XRD, SEM, and TEM were employed to characterize the nanocomposite microstructure. High resolution imaging showed relatively uniform dispersion of the CNTs in the nanocomposite with a typical tubular structure. Micro-indentation tests revealed improvement in the hardness of the PPy/CNTs coatings. Measurement of the contact angle indicated enhanced surface wettability of the nanocomposite coatings. The corrosion behavior of 316L SS samples coated with PPy/CNTs was studied in SBF medium. The corrosion potential and the breakdown potential of coated 316L SS substrates shifted to more noble values as compared to uncoated 316L SS samples. The results suggest that incorporating CNTs as reinforcements in PPy coatings can provide enhanced properties in terms of surface hardness, biocompatibility, and corrosion resistance.
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