Abstract
The aim of this study was to promote bioactivity of the PEEK surface using sulfuric acid and piranha solution. PEEK was functionalized by a sulfuric acid treatment for 90 s and by piranha solution for 60 and 90 s. Chemical modification of the PEEK surface was evaluated by infrared spectroscopy, contact angle analysis, cytotoxicity, cell adhesion and proliferation. The spectroscopy characteristic band associated with sulfonation was observed in all treated samples. PEEK with piranha solution 60 s showed an increase in the intensity of the bands, which was even more significant for the longer treatment (90 s). The introduction of the sulfonic acid functional group reduced the contact angle. In cytotoxicity assays, for all treatments, the number of viable cells was higher when compared to those of untreated PEEK. PEEK treated with sulfuric acid and piranha solution for 60 s were the treatments that showed the highest percentage of cell viability with no statistically significant differences between them. The modified surfaces had a greater capacity for inducing cell growth, indicative of effective cell adhesion and proliferation. The proposed chemical modifications are promising for the functionalization of PEEK-based implants, as they were effective in promoting bioactivation of the PEEK surface and in stimulating cell growth and proliferation.
Funder
Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Agência Regional para o Desenvolvimento da Investigação, Tecnologia e Inovação
Subject
Molecular Biology,Biochemistry
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12 articles.
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