Biodegradable magnesium(Mg)alloys have received increased attention as temporary medical implants due to their mechanical properties and density,similar to natural bone.However,the fast corrosion of Mg alloys in a phy...Biodegradable magnesium(Mg)alloys have received increased attention as temporary medical implants due to their mechanical properties and density,similar to natural bone.However,the fast corrosion of Mg alloys in a physiological condition limits their wide applications.Hence,hydroxyapatite(HAp)coatings on Mg alloys have attracted much attention to address this corrosion issue and enhance the surface functionalities.In this paper,we present a review of HAp coating strategies on Mg alloys,including the sol-gel method,hydrothermal treatment,biomimetic coating,electrochemical deposition,electrophoretic deposition,and plasma electrolytic oxidation technique,and their recent progress to enhance the surface characteristics of Mg alloys.This review focused on aspects of coating morphology,hybrid formulations,and how they influence corrosion behavior as well as in vitro and in vivo performance.Moreover,we have discussed the future prospects of HAp-coating strategies,emphasizing on multifunctional,hybrid,and smart coatings for next-generation implant materials.展开更多
The inner transition metal(ITM) neodymium(Nd)-doped tin sulfide(Nd:SnS) thin films with various Nd concentrations were coated by nebulizer spray pyrolysis(NSP) technique at 350℃. All the coated films were analyzed fo...The inner transition metal(ITM) neodymium(Nd)-doped tin sulfide(Nd:SnS) thin films with various Nd concentrations were coated by nebulizer spray pyrolysis(NSP) technique at 350℃. All the coated films were analyzed for their structural, optical and photoelectrical properties. X-ray diffractometer(XRD) study showed(111) direction as the highly preferred orientation with orthorhombic crystal structure for all the films. The intensity of the peaks was found to increase until 5 at% Nd doping and then reduced for higher(7 at% Nd) doping concentration. Atomic force microscopic(AFM) images of the films proclaimed an increase in the surface and line roughness of the films by increasing Nd concentrations.Optical analysis on the films showed a variation in energy gap from 2.05 to 1.69 eV when the doping concentration increased from 0 at% to 7 at%. At 5 at% Nd doping, the photoluminescence(PL) spectra displayed a single strong emission peak at 723.1 nm with enhanced intensity corresponding to near-band-edge emission. All the SnS thin films exhibited p-type behavior with the lowest resistivity of ~ 4.311 Ω·cm and high carrier concentrations of ~ 1.441 × 10^(17)cm^(-3) for 5 at% Nd doping level as observed from Hall effect studies. Furthermore, fluorinedoped tin oxide(FTO)/n-CdS/p-Nd:SnS hetero-junction solar cells were prepared and the current–voltage curve in dark and light condition was obtained for the device. An efficiency of 0.135% was observed for the solar cell fabricated with 5 at% Nd-doped SnS thin film.展开更多
This work reports the cost-effective growth of Mg:PbI2 nanostructures with 0,1,2.5 and 5.0 wt.%Mg doping concentrations.Structural,vibrational,morphological properties are analyzed using x-ray diffraction(XRD),Raman s...This work reports the cost-effective growth of Mg:PbI2 nanostructures with 0,1,2.5 and 5.0 wt.%Mg doping concentrations.Structural,vibrational,morphological properties are analyzed using x-ray diffraction(XRD),Raman spectroscopy and scanning electron microscopy(SEM).XRD and Raman studies confirm the monophasic hexagonal system of Mg:PbI2,and no additional impurity peaks are detected.The Scherrer formula is used to determine sizes of crystallites to be in the range of 47-52 nm.EDX/SEM e-mapping analyses confirm the incorporation of Mg in PbI2 matrix and its uniform distribution throughout the sample.The hexagonal nanosheet-and nanoplate-like morphologies are detected in SEM images for pure and Mg-doped PbI2.An optical band gap of nanostructures is obtained from Tauc’s relation to be in the range 3.0-3.25 eV.Dielectric and electrical properties are found in significant enhancement as Mg doping in PbI2 matrix,also the conduction mechanism is discussed.展开更多
基金the Deanship of Research and Graduate Studies at King Khalid University for funding this work through Small Group Research Project under grant number RGP1/34/46 (RGP1/34/46)
文摘Biodegradable magnesium(Mg)alloys have received increased attention as temporary medical implants due to their mechanical properties and density,similar to natural bone.However,the fast corrosion of Mg alloys in a physiological condition limits their wide applications.Hence,hydroxyapatite(HAp)coatings on Mg alloys have attracted much attention to address this corrosion issue and enhance the surface functionalities.In this paper,we present a review of HAp coating strategies on Mg alloys,including the sol-gel method,hydrothermal treatment,biomimetic coating,electrochemical deposition,electrophoretic deposition,and plasma electrolytic oxidation technique,and their recent progress to enhance the surface characteristics of Mg alloys.This review focused on aspects of coating morphology,hybrid formulations,and how they influence corrosion behavior as well as in vitro and in vivo performance.Moreover,we have discussed the future prospects of HAp-coating strategies,emphasizing on multifunctional,hybrid,and smart coatings for next-generation implant materials.
基金the project from the Department of Science and Technology,New Delhi,India(DST-SERB)(No.SB/FTP/PS-131/2013)the Deanship of Scientific Research at King Khalid University for funding this work through research groups program under grant number R.G.P.2/42/40。
文摘The inner transition metal(ITM) neodymium(Nd)-doped tin sulfide(Nd:SnS) thin films with various Nd concentrations were coated by nebulizer spray pyrolysis(NSP) technique at 350℃. All the coated films were analyzed for their structural, optical and photoelectrical properties. X-ray diffractometer(XRD) study showed(111) direction as the highly preferred orientation with orthorhombic crystal structure for all the films. The intensity of the peaks was found to increase until 5 at% Nd doping and then reduced for higher(7 at% Nd) doping concentration. Atomic force microscopic(AFM) images of the films proclaimed an increase in the surface and line roughness of the films by increasing Nd concentrations.Optical analysis on the films showed a variation in energy gap from 2.05 to 1.69 eV when the doping concentration increased from 0 at% to 7 at%. At 5 at% Nd doping, the photoluminescence(PL) spectra displayed a single strong emission peak at 723.1 nm with enhanced intensity corresponding to near-band-edge emission. All the SnS thin films exhibited p-type behavior with the lowest resistivity of ~ 4.311 Ω·cm and high carrier concentrations of ~ 1.441 × 10^(17)cm^(-3) for 5 at% Nd doping level as observed from Hall effect studies. Furthermore, fluorinedoped tin oxide(FTO)/n-CdS/p-Nd:SnS hetero-junction solar cells were prepared and the current–voltage curve in dark and light condition was obtained for the device. An efficiency of 0.135% was observed for the solar cell fabricated with 5 at% Nd-doped SnS thin film.
基金Project supported by the Deanship of Scientific Research at King Khalid University(Grant No.R.G.P1/207/41)the Deanship of Scientific Research at Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University through the Fast-track Research Funding Program,and Deanship of Research,University of Hail.
文摘This work reports the cost-effective growth of Mg:PbI2 nanostructures with 0,1,2.5 and 5.0 wt.%Mg doping concentrations.Structural,vibrational,morphological properties are analyzed using x-ray diffraction(XRD),Raman spectroscopy and scanning electron microscopy(SEM).XRD and Raman studies confirm the monophasic hexagonal system of Mg:PbI2,and no additional impurity peaks are detected.The Scherrer formula is used to determine sizes of crystallites to be in the range of 47-52 nm.EDX/SEM e-mapping analyses confirm the incorporation of Mg in PbI2 matrix and its uniform distribution throughout the sample.The hexagonal nanosheet-and nanoplate-like morphologies are detected in SEM images for pure and Mg-doped PbI2.An optical band gap of nanostructures is obtained from Tauc’s relation to be in the range 3.0-3.25 eV.Dielectric and electrical properties are found in significant enhancement as Mg doping in PbI2 matrix,also the conduction mechanism is discussed.
