Chemical and mechanical properties of anodized cp-titanium in NH4 H2PO4/NH4F media for biomedical applications

Potentiostatic anodizing of commercially pure titanium, using ammonium phosphate and ammonium fluoride solution as electrolyte is studied. The objective is to generate titanium oxides on the surface and phosphor compounds presenting good protective and mechanical properties, and proper adhesion to the metal substrate to remain during surgical orthopedic procedures (implants). Two different applied potentials were used to obtain different surface oxides morphologies (20 and 30 V). The characterization and quantification of the generated deposits is presented as a starting point for the future application of these composite types of materials. X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS) and Raman spectroscopy techniques showed the presence of phosphor compounds and anatase (TiO2) as the main constitutive phases.Postprint (published version

Chemical and mechanical properties of anodized cp-titanium in NH4 H2PO4/NH4F media for biomedical applications

Potentiostatic anodizing of commercially pure titanium, using ammonium phosphate and ammonium fluoride solution as electrolyte is studied. The objective is to generate titanium oxides on the surface and phosphor compounds presenting good protective and mechanical properties, and proper adhesion to the metal substrate to remain during surgical orthopedic procedures (implants). Two different applied potentials were used to obtain different surface oxides morphologies (20 and 30 V). The characterization and quantification of the generated deposits is presented as a starting point for the future application of these composite types of materials. X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS) and Raman spectroscopy techniques showed the presence of phosphor compounds and anatase (TiO2) as the main constitutive phases

Structural characteristics and barrier properties of anodic zirconium oxides for biomedical applications

Although originally used almost exclusively in the nuclear energy industry due to its low neutron absorption section, zirconium and some of its alloys are currently being considered as a high-quality alternative to titanium as permanent implant materials. Zirconium as a valve metal is characterized by the rapid irreversible formation in oxygenated media of a surface oxide film which behaves as a barrier against corrosion in many aggressive media including living tissue fluids. Anodization represents an inexpensive and efficient route to re-design the surface of zirconium in the micro and nanoscale. In acidic media, the thickening of zirconium oxide layer may be controlled by the anodic potential. When fluorides are present in the anodizing electrolyte, ordered nanotubular structures may be formed. Thus, the carefully selection of anodization conditions lead to a wide range of morphologies including nanopores and high aspect ratio nanotubular structures. Some difficulties, however, are still unsolved, as the adhesion of thick nanotubular oxide layers to the metal substrate, or homogeneous coverage on complex geometries. In this chapter, current results regarding structure and surface features influence on the in vitro and in vivo performance of anodized zirconium and its alloys will be reviewed and some trends for further research will be stated.Fil: Gomez Sanchez, Andrea Valeria. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - Córdoba. Centro de Investigaciones y Transferencia de Villa María. Universidad Nacional de Villa María. Centro de Investigaciones y Transferencia de Villa María; Argentina. Universidad Tecnologica Nacional. Facultad Regional Villa Maria; ArgentinaFil: Katunar, Maria Rosa. Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata. Facultad de Ingeniería; Argentina. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - Mar del Plata. Instituto de Investigaciones en Ciencia y Tecnología de Materiales. Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata. Facultad de Ingeniería. Instituto de Investigaciones en Ciencia y Tecnología de Materiales; ArgentinaFil: Ceré, Silvia. Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata. Facultad de Ingeniería; Argentina. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - Mar del Plata. Instituto de Investigaciones en Ciencia y Tecnología de Materiales. Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata. Facultad de Ingeniería. Instituto de Investigaciones en Ciencia y Tecnología de Materiales; Argentin