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Applying Dynamic Strain on Thin Oxide Films Immobilized on a Pseudoelastic Nickel-Titanium Alloy
Published on: July 28, 2020
The effect of applied voltages on the structure, apatite-inducing ability and antibacterial ability of micro arc
Qing Du1,2, Daqing Wei1,2,3, Yaming Wang1,2
1Institute for Advanced Ceramics, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, 150001, China.
Abstract:
The micro arc oxidation (MAO) coatings with different concentrations of Ca, P and Zn elements are successfully formed on the titanium substrate at the different applied voltages. After MAO treatment, the MAO coating exhibits the porous surface structure and composed of anatase and rutile TiO2 phases. Meanwhile, the average size and density of micro-pores on the MAO coatings have been modified via the adjusting the applied voltages. In addition, the contents of the incorporated elements such as Zn, Ca and P elements in the MAO coatings have been optimized. The bonding strength test results reveal that the MAO coating shows higher bonding strength, which is up to 45 ± 5 MPa. Compared to the pure Ti plate, the MAO coating formed at 350 and 400 V show good apatite-inducing ability. Meanwhile, the MAO coating containing Zn, Ca and P elements have better antibacterial ability for E.coli and S.aureus. Thus, the incorporation of Zn, Ca and P elements was an effective method to improve the antibacterial ability. Moreover, the concentrations of Zn, Ca and P elements could be adjusted with the changing of the applied voltages. As a result, the enhancement of the antibacterial ability on the MAO coating surfaces was depended on the comprehensive effect of the incorporated elements and the surface property of MAO coatings.
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