Abstract
This chapter investigates the feasibility of applying a laser surface alloying technique to improve the corrosion resistance and biocompatibility of nickel-titanium (NiTi) in simulated body fluid. It summarizes the result of laser surface modification of NiTi with Mo using a CO2laser into three sections. The microstructure, chemical composition, surface morphology, hardness, corrosion resistance, nickel release rate, wettability, bone-like apatite formation and cell adhesion behavior of the surface alloyed layer were analyzed using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive analysis by X-rays (EDAX), X-ray diffractometry (XRD), Vicker's microhardness, polarization tests, atomic absorption spectrometry, sessile drop technique, immersion test and cell adhesion analysis.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Laser Surface Modification of Alloys for Corrosion and Erosion Resistance |
Publisher | Elsevier Inc. |
Pages | 124-151 |
Number of pages | 28 |
ISBN (Print) | 9780857090157 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Mar 2012 |
Keywords
- Biocompatibility
- Cell adhesion analysis
- Laser surface alloying
- Molybdenum (Mo)
- Nickel-titanium (NiTi)
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Engineering