Jackson State University

Danuta Leszczynska

Wojciech Swięszkowski

Bartlomiej Wysocki

Krzysztof Jan Kurzydlowski

A composite coating and method for preparing the composite coating on titanium implants for tissue culture and tissue engineering is provided. The implants are characterized in that the titanium component to be coated is placed in a aqueous solution containing calcium cations, phosphate anions, and dispersed carbon nanoparticles (such as single layer graphene oxide or graphene oxide) in an amount of about 0.05%-1.50% by weight relative to the total weight of aqueous solution. The dimensions of the dispersed graphene oxide should be around, but not limited to, 300-800 nm (X-Y), while their thickness is about 0.7-1.2 nm. The aqueous solution with carbon nanoparticles is prepared by mixing for at least 72 h in temperature in range 20-35&#xb0; C. and sonicated before electrodeposition process. In the prepared solution is further placed titanium which acts as cathode element (may be the implant), and anode which can be, for example, a platinum rod. Between the cathode and anode is set a potential from &#x2212;1.3V to &#x2212;1.7V which results in coating formation by electrodeposition. The titanium implant before the electrodeposition process is treated in sodium hydroxide of HF to improve coating formation and thickness.

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Jackson, MS, United States of America

Danuta Leszczynska