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Microstructures and Properties of Plasma Electrolytic Oxidized Ti Alloy (Ti-6Al-4V) for Bio-implant Application

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In the present study, plasma electrolytic oxidation (PEO) of Ti6Al4V has been performed in an electrolyte containing 20 g/L of Na2SiO3, 10 g/L of Na3PO4, 2 g/L of KOH, and 5 g/L of hydroxyapatite at an optimum constant potential of 430 V for 10 minutes. Followed by PEO treatment, surface roughness was measured using non-contact optical profilometer. A detailed characterization of microstructure, composition and phase analysis was carried out using scanning electron microscopy, energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopic analysis, Fourier-transform infrared, and X-ray diffraction study. The mechanical properties of the surface have been evaluated by measuring nano-hardness and wear resistance. The effect of surface modification on corrosion resistance property has also been evaluated in Hank’s solution. Finally, wettability and bioactivity test have been also performed. PEO developed a thick (150 μm) porous (35 pct) oxide film on the surface of Ti-6Al-4V consisting of anatase, rutile, and SiO2. The nano-hardness of the PEO-treated surface is increased to 8 ± 0.5 GPa as compared to 2 ± 0.4 GPa of the as-received Ti-6Al-4V. Wear and corrosion resistance were improved following oxidation. There is an improvement in wettability in terms of decrease in contact angle from 60 ± 1.5 to 45 ± 1 deg. Total surface energy and its polar component were also increased significantly on PEO-treated surface as compared to the as-received Ti6Al4V.

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Partial financial supports from Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, Bonn (to J. Dutta Majumdar), Department of Biotechnology, N. Delhi (to J. Dutta Majumdar), and Ministry of Human Resource Development, N. Delhi (to Renu Kumari) are gratefully acknowledged.

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Kumari, R., Blawert, C. & Majumdar, J.D. Microstructures and Properties of Plasma Electrolytic Oxidized Ti Alloy (Ti-6Al-4V) for Bio-implant Application. Metall Mater Trans A 47, 788–800 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11661-015-3256-y

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