Deposition of PLA/CDHA composite coating via electrospraying

J Biomater Sci Polym Ed. 2013;24(7):784-96. doi: 10.1080/09205063.2012.714726. Epub 2012 Aug 8.

Abstract

Composite coatings composed of carbonated calcium deficient hydroxyapatite (CDHA) and polylactic acid (PLA) were deposited on a PLA substrate surface via electrospraying. The operation parameters, structural properties, bioactivity, cell adhesion, and growth capability of as-fabricated PLA/CDHA coatings were investigated. The composite coating showed good biocompatibility and bioactivity. The deposited coating was also applied as a carrier to assist alendronate sodium (AS) local release. AS, an approved bisphosphonate drug used for the treatment of osteoporosis, was incorporated into a composite coating matrix via coelectrospraying. Its release behavior showed a long-term sustained release. This approach can be a potential coating technique for the surface modification of biopolymer implants.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Alendronate / chemistry
  • Animals
  • Biocompatible Materials / chemistry*
  • Biocompatible Materials / pharmacology
  • Calcium / chemistry*
  • Cell Adhesion / drug effects
  • Cell Differentiation / drug effects
  • Cell Line
  • Durapatite / chemistry*
  • Lactic Acid / chemistry*
  • Mice
  • Osteoblasts / cytology
  • Osteoblasts / drug effects
  • Polyesters
  • Polymers / chemistry*
  • Surface Properties

Substances

  • Biocompatible Materials
  • Polyesters
  • Polymers
  • Lactic Acid
  • poly(lactide)
  • Durapatite
  • Calcium
  • Alendronate