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Additive manufacturing of titanium-niobium-tantalum (Ti-Nb-Ta) alloys shows promise for orthopedic implants. These alloys exhibit favorable mechanical and biological properties, outperforming traditional materials in bone cell response.

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  • Materials Science
  • Biomaterials Engineering
  • Additive Manufacturing

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  • Titanium alloys are widely used in orthopedic implants due to their biocompatibility and mechanical properties.
  • Developing novel titanium alloys with enhanced osseointegration and reduced inflammatory response is crucial for improving implant performance.
  • Additive manufacturing offers precise control over the microstructure and properties of metallic implant materials.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the mechanical and biological properties of additively manufactured titanium-niobium-tantalum (Ti-xNb-6Ta) alloys.
  • To evaluate the influence of chemical composition and build orientation on alloy performance.
  • To assess the potential of these alloys as advanced orthopedic implant materials.

Main Methods:

  • Laser beam powder bed fusion was used to fabricate Ti-xNb-6Ta alloys (x = 20, 27, 35).
  • Mechanical characterization included compression tests to determine strength and elasticity across different build orientations.
  • Biological evaluation involved culturing human osteoblasts on as-printed specimens to assess cell response and gene expression.

Main Results:

  • Mechanical properties like strength and elasticity were significantly influenced by alloy composition and build orientation.
  • The Ti-20Nb-6Ta alloy exhibited the lowest elasticity (43.2 ± 2.7 GPa), further reduced in open porous structures (8.1 ± 1.0 GPa).
  • Osteoblast cultivation revealed improved osteogenesis and reduced inflammation compared to Ti-6Al-4V, with cell morphology dependent on build orientation.

Conclusions:

  • Additively manufactured Ti-xNb-6Ta alloys possess favorable mechanical and biological characteristics for orthopedic applications.
  • Build orientation critically affects mechanical properties and cellular response, with 90° orientation showing enhanced cell spreading.
  • These novel alloys demonstrate significant potential to outperform current titanium implants in terms of osseointegration and biocompatibility.