Phase-Selective and Localized TiO₂ Coating on Additive and Wrought Titanium by a Direct Laser Surface Modification Approach.

ABSTRACT: Titanium has been the material of interest in biological implant applications due to its unique mechanical properties and biocompatibility. Their design is now growing rapidly due to the advent of additive manufacturing technology that enables the fabrication of complex and patient-customized parts. Titanium dioxides (TiO₂) coatings with different phases (e.g., anatase, rutile) and morphologies have shown to be effective in enhancing osteointegration and antibacterial behavior. This enhanced antibacterial behavior stems from the photocatalytic activity generated from crystalline TiO₂ coatings. Anatase has commonly been shown to be a more photocatalytic oxide phase compared to rutile despite its larger band gap. However, more recent studies have suggested that a synerg

SUBMITTER: Fathi-Hafshejani P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7364727 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature