Magnesium-based alloys are attractive candidates for biodegradable orthopedic implants owing to their excellent biocompatibility and bone-like mechanical properties; however, their excessively rapid corrosion in physiological environments often causes premature loss of mechanical integrity and adverse local reactions, limiting clinical translation. In this study, a micro-arc oxidation (MAO) ceramic layer and an outer polylactic acid (PLA) coating were constructed on a Magnesium alloy, and ZnTe particles were incorporated into the PLA layer at varying concentrations to obtain a ZnTe doped MAO/PLA composite coating with enhanced integrity and antibacterial function. The microstructure, coating morphology, and phase composition were characterized, and corrosion behavior in Hank's simulated body fluid was assessed by open-circuit potential and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy. Results show that the MAO layer forms a strongly adherent oxide barrier while the PLA topcoat effectively seals MAO micro-pores; ZnTe addition further improves coating compactness, leading to markedly increased potential stability and charge-transfer resistance relative to ZnTe-free coatings, indicating superior corrosion resistance. Immersion tests reveal that ZnTe incorporation enhances the buffering capacity of the system, mitigating the pH decrease associated with PLA hydrolysis. Antibacterial assays demonstrate a bactericidal rate exceeding 99% for ZnTe-containing coatings. Collectively, the ZnTe-doped MAO/PLA composite coating provides synergistic corrosion protection and robust antibacterial activity, offering a promising surface-engineering route to improve the long-term reliability of biodegradable magnesium implants.
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