
This study aimed to achieve bioactivity on the PEEK surface using piranha solution through a lower functionalization time. For this purpose, the functionalization occurred with piranha solution and 98% sulfuric acid in the proportions of 1:2, 1:1, and 2:1 at periods of 30, 60, and 90 s. The samples treated for longer times at higher concentrations registered the characteristic spectroscopy band associated with sulfonation. Additionally, both chemical treatments allowed the opening of the aromatic ring, increasing the number of functional groups available and making the surface more hydrophilic. The piranha solution treatments with higher concentrations and longer times promoted greater heterogeneity in the surface pores, which affected the roughness of untreated PEEK. Furthermore, the treatments induced calcium deposition on the surface during immersion in SBF fluid. In conclusion, the proposed chemical modifications using sulfuric acid SPEEK 90 and, especially, the piranha solution PEEK-PS 2:1-90, were demonstrated to be promising in promoting the rapid bioactivation of PEEK-based implants.
Surface Properties, Polymers, sulfuric acid, Organic chemistry, Ketones, Sulfuric Acids, Article, Polyethylene Glycols, Benzophenones, QD241-441, PEEK, sulfonic acid functional group, piranha solution, surface bioactivation
Surface Properties, Polymers, sulfuric acid, Organic chemistry, Ketones, Sulfuric Acids, Article, Polyethylene Glycols, Benzophenones, QD241-441, PEEK, sulfonic acid functional group, piranha solution, surface bioactivation
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