Wear of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) has been recognized as the main cause for long-term revision in joint arthroplasty. A new approach to overcome this detrimental issue is here presented: zirconia (ZrO2) thin films were directly deposited onto the surface of UHMWPE by Pulsed Plasma Deposition (PPD) technique. The obtained films were structurally, morphologically and mechanically characterized by X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy and nanoindentation tests, respectively. The critical fracture load was estimated by the analysis of the indenter footprints, while the adhesion degree was evaluated by a cross-cut tape test. Zirconia films exhibited a fully cubic structure, with densely packed grains, whereas mechanical tests showed that hard, tough and well-adherent films were deposited. These preliminary results suggested the feasibility of pursuing this alternative route to improve UHMPWE performances while preserving its well-established mechanical properties. © 2013 The Royal Society of Chemistry.

Pulsed plasma deposition of zirconia thin films on UHMWPE: Proof of concept of a novel approach for joint prosthetic implants / Bianchi, Michele; Russo, Alessandro; Lopomo, Nicola; Boi, Marco; Cristina Maltarello, Maria; Sprio, Simone; Baracchi, Matteo; Marcacci, Maurilio. - In: JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY. B. - ISSN 2050-750X. - 1:3(2013), pp. 310-318. [10.1039/c2tb00077f]

Pulsed plasma deposition of zirconia thin films on UHMWPE: Proof of concept of a novel approach for joint prosthetic implants

Michele Bianchi;
2013

Abstract

Wear of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) has been recognized as the main cause for long-term revision in joint arthroplasty. A new approach to overcome this detrimental issue is here presented: zirconia (ZrO2) thin films were directly deposited onto the surface of UHMWPE by Pulsed Plasma Deposition (PPD) technique. The obtained films were structurally, morphologically and mechanically characterized by X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy and nanoindentation tests, respectively. The critical fracture load was estimated by the analysis of the indenter footprints, while the adhesion degree was evaluated by a cross-cut tape test. Zirconia films exhibited a fully cubic structure, with densely packed grains, whereas mechanical tests showed that hard, tough and well-adherent films were deposited. These preliminary results suggested the feasibility of pursuing this alternative route to improve UHMPWE performances while preserving its well-established mechanical properties. © 2013 The Royal Society of Chemistry.
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Pulsed plasma deposition of zirconia thin films on UHMWPE: Proof of concept of a novel approach for joint prosthetic implants / Bianchi, Michele; Russo, Alessandro; Lopomo, Nicola; Boi, Marco; Cristina Maltarello, Maria; Sprio, Simone; Baracchi, Matteo; Marcacci, Maurilio. - In: JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY. B. - ISSN 2050-750X. - 1:3(2013), pp. 310-318. [10.1039/c2tb00077f]
Bianchi, Michele; Russo, Alessandro; Lopomo, Nicola; Boi, Marco; Cristina Maltarello, Maria; Sprio, Simone; Baracchi, Matteo; Marcacci, Maurilio...espandi
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