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Synthesis and characterization of Fe3O4/poly(lactide-co-glycolide) composite and its coating effects on magnesium alloy

  • Yunchuan Xie
  • , Lan Yao
  • , Zhicheng Zhang
  • , An Lin Lv
  • , Xuetao Shi
  • Xi'an Jiaotong University
  • Xijing Hospital

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Abstract

The Fe3O4/poly(lactide-co-glycolide) (PLGA) composites were prepared via a surface grafting technique. Initially, the poly(lactic acid) oligomer was synthesized and surface-grafted to Fe3O4 nanoparticles. Then, the grafted Fe3O4 particles were compounded with PLGA matrix by a simple solution blending method. The grafted Fe3O4 particles presented enhanced compatibility with PLGA matrix and the composites indicated enhanced dynamic mechanical performance. Electrochemical tests showed that the Fe3O4/PLGA composite coating can help improve the impedance of magnesium samples by 100-300%, and the impedance of the metal may be tunable by altering the components ratio of LA/GA within PLGA matrix. The composites may have potential application for magnesium alloy used in degradable medical implants.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1369-1374
Number of pages6
JournalPolymer Composites
Volume37
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 May 2016

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