Various sized nanotubes on TiZr for antibacterial surfaces

Evaluation of Corrosion Resistance of Nanotubular Oxide Layers on the Ti13Zr13Nb Alloy in Physiological Saline Solution / Ocena Odporności Korozyjnej Nanotubularnych Struktur Tlenkowych Na Stopie Ti13Zr13Nb W Środowisku Płynów Ustrojowych”

“…The obtained results confirm that the tested alloy devoid of the TiO 2 SwNTs is characterized by a slightly lower corrosion resistance as compared to the alloy anodized under proposed conditions. This is consistent with the literature data according to which the presence of the nanotubular oxide structures increases the corrosion resistance in SBFs [1][2][3][4].…”

“…Their popularity is due to good biomechanical properties, high biocompatibility and excellent corrosion resistance in comparison with other metallic biomaterials such as 316L steel and Co-Cr alloys [3,4]. In order to increase both the biological activity of titanium and its alloys, and the growth of osseous tissue, various modifications of the surface layer have been applied [2,3,7]. Electrochemical surface modification of titanium and its alloys is associated with occuring thin (2-5 nm) oxide layer of TiO 2 which is formed spontaneously as a result of exposure of titanium and its alloys on air.…”

“…Currently, there is a wide range of metallic biomaterials used as implants [1][2][3][4][5][6][7]. The titanium and its alloys are the most commonly used implant materials in medicine since the early 60s of the twentieth century [2,4]. Their popularity is due to good biomechanical properties, high biocompatibility and excellent corrosion resistance in comparison with other metallic biomaterials such as 316L steel and Co-Cr alloys [3,4].…”

“…Implant having to find the human body must satisfy two main functions, namely, biocompatibility and biofuncionality [1]. Currently, there is a wide range of metallic biomaterials used as implants [1][2][3][4][5][6][7]. The titanium and its alloys are the most commonly used implant materials in medicine since the early 60s of the twentieth century [2,4].…”

Electrochemical Formation of Second Generation TiO2 Nanotubes on Ti13Nb13Zr Alloy for Biomedical Applications

“…In order to improve the biological activity of the Ti13Nb13Zr alloy and to increase its biocompatibility as well as ability to connect the bones and the implant, the surface of biomaterial should be subjected to modifications [1][2][3][4]. One of the most popular, easy-to-use electrochemical method of surface modification of titanium and its alloys is anodization.…”