Tailoring silk fibroin, poly(L-lactic acid) and poly(trimethylene carbonate) coatings on biodegradable magnesium alloy: A comparative evaluation of surface properties, corrosion resistance, and biocompatibility.
Application of biodegradable polymer coatings is a general strategy for addressing rapid corrosion and insufficient biocompatibility of biomedical magnesium (Mg) alloys. In this work, three typical polymer coatings, including silk fibroin (SF), poly(L-lactic acid) (PLLA), and poly(trimethylene carbonate) (PTMC), were f...