Abstract
This investigation studies how nano-(δ-TiH, γ- TiH2, and α- TiH1.971) phases affect the formation of multi-nano-titania film by anodization and cathodic pretreatment. Nano-titanium hydrides and substoichiometric nano-titanium hydrides were formed during cathodization. A multi-nanoporous titania film was formed on the titanium during anodization. The nanohydrides are directly transformed to multi-nanoporous titania film by dissolution following anodization. Anodization with cathodic pretreatment not only yields a titanium surface with a multi-nanostructure, but also transforms the titanium surface into a nanostructured titania surface. Formation of nanohydrides by cathodization and oxidation by anodization are believed to promote biocompatibility and improve bone-to-interface contact, accelerating initial osseointegration and re-osseointegration.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | E79-E84 |
Journal | Journal of the Electrochemical Society |
Volume | 155 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2008 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
- Materials Chemistry
- Surfaces, Coatings and Films
- Electrochemistry
- Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment