Double-Layer Sol-Gel Modifications on Titanium Alloy Substrates-Physicochemical Properties Evaluation

The objective of this study was to investigate the physicochemical properties of hybrid coatings with titanium nitride and boron nitride nanoparticles deposited on the TiAlV medical alloy via the sol-gel process. The developed layers were intended to impart bactericidal properties and provide protection against surgical abrasions during the implantation procedure. This study focused on evaluating the microstructure (SEM + EDS), structure (XRD, FTIR), and surface properties, including wettability, surface free energy, and roughness of the synthesized layers. Our results confirmed that it was feasible to produce hybrid layers with various microstructures and diverse layer morphologies. The FTIR and XRD structural analyses confirmed the presence of an organosilicon matrix incorporating the two aforementioned types of ceramic particles.