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  • Surface Engineering
  • Cell Biology

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  • Titanium-tantalum (Ti30Ta) alloys are promising for biomedical implants.
  • Surface topography significantly influences cellular response and implant integration.
  • Developing advanced surface modifications is crucial for enhancing implant performance.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the effects of anodization on the surface properties of Ti30Ta alloy.
  • To evaluate the biocompatibility of anodized Ti30Ta surfaces, specifically nanotube architectures.
  • To compare cellular interactions with nanotubular Ti30Ta versus the bulk alloy.

Main Methods:

  • Ti30Ta alloy surfaces were anodized under varying conditions (voltage, time) in a specific electrolyte (HF, H2SO4, DMSO).
  • Surface morphology was characterized using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and energy-dispersive spectroscopy (EDS).
  • Contact angle measurements assessed surface wettability.
  • Human dermal fibroblasts (HDFs) were cultured on nanotubular and bulk Ti30Ta to evaluate biocompatibility via adhesion, proliferation, viability, and cytoskeletal organization assays, with fluorescence and SEM imaging.

Main Results:

  • Anodization at 35V for 40 minutes successfully produced a nanotube architecture on the Ti30Ta alloy.
  • The nanotubular surface exhibited altered mechanical and topographical properties compared to the bulk alloy.
  • Significantly improved cellular adhesion, proliferation, and favorable morphology of HDFs were observed on the Ti30Ta nanotubes.

Conclusions:

  • The anodization process effectively modifies the Ti30Ta alloy surface, creating a nanotubular topography.
  • Ti30Ta nanotubes demonstrate enhanced biocompatibility, promoting better cellular interactions.
  • This nanotubular surface modification holds potential for improving the performance of Ti30Ta-based biomedical devices.