J4 ›› 2009, Vol. 6 ›› Issue (3): 219-223.doi: 10.1016/S1672-6529(08)60116-X

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Wettability Modification for Biosurface of Titanium Alloy by Means of Sequential Carburization

Yong Luo1,2, Shi-rong Ge1, Zhong-min Jin2   

  1. 1. Institute of Tribology and Reliability Engineering, School of Material Science and Engineering,
    China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou 221008, P. R China
    2. Institute of Medical and Biological Engineering, School of Mechanical Engineering,
    University of Leeds, Leeds LS2 9JT, UK
  • 出版日期:2009-09-30
  • 通讯作者: Shi-rong Ge E-mail: gesr@cumt.edu.cn E-mail:gesr@cumt.edu.cn
  • 作者简介:Shi-rong Ge E-mail: gesr@cumt.edu.cn

Wettability Modification for Biosurface of Titanium Alloy by Means of Sequential Carburization

Yong Luo1,2, Shi-rong Ge1, Zhong-min Jin2   

  1. 1. Institute of Tribology and Reliability Engineering, School of Material Science and Engineering,
    China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou 221008, P. R China
    2. Institute of Medical and Biological Engineering, School of Mechanical Engineering,
    University of Leeds, Leeds LS2 9JT, UK
  • Online:2009-09-30
  • Contact: Shi-rong Ge E-mail: gesr@cumt.edu.cn E-mail:gesr@cumt.edu.cn
  • About author:Shi-rong Ge E-mail: gesr@cumt.edu.cn

摘要:

Microporous titanium carbide coating was successfully synthesized on medical grade titanium alloy by using sequential carburization. Changes in the surface morphology of titanium alloy occasioned by sequential carburization were characterized and the wettability characteristics were quantified. Furthermore, the dispersion forces were calculated and discussed. The results indicate that sequential carburization is an effective way to modify the wettability of titanium alloy. After the carburization the surface dispersion force of titanium alloy increased from 76.5 × 10−3 J•m−2 to 105.5 × 10−3 J•m−2, with an enhancement of 37.9 %. Meanwhile the contact angle of titanium alloy decreased from 83? to 71.5?, indicating a significant improvement of wettability, which is much closer to the optimal water contact angle for cell adhesion of 70?.

关键词: biotribology, wettability, titanium alloy, sequential carburization, biosurface

Abstract:

Microporous titanium carbide coating was successfully synthesized on medical grade titanium alloy by using sequential carburization. Changes in the surface morphology of titanium alloy occasioned by sequential carburization were characterized and the wettability characteristics were quantified. Furthermore, the dispersion forces were calculated and discussed. The results indicate that sequential carburization is an effective way to modify the wettability of titanium alloy. After the carburization the surface dispersion force of titanium alloy increased from 76.5 × 10−3 J•m−2 to 105.5 × 10−3 J•m−2, with an enhancement of 37.9 %. Meanwhile the contact angle of titanium alloy decreased from 83? to 71.5?, indicating a significant improvement of wettability, which is much closer to the optimal water contact angle for cell adhesion of 70?.

Key words: biotribology, wettability, titanium alloy, sequential carburization, biosurface