Fenton’s oxidation method was successfully used to synthesize an ideal titania film in situ on NiTi shape memory alloy(SMA) for medical applications. Characterized with scanning electron microscopy, X-ray photoelectr...Fenton’s oxidation method was successfully used to synthesize an ideal titania film in situ on NiTi shape memory alloy(SMA) for medical applications. Characterized with scanning electron microscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, X-ray diffractometry, inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry and electrochemical tests, it is found that the titania film produced by Fenton’s oxidation method on NiTi SMA is nanostructured and has a Ni-free zone near its top surface, which results in a notable improvement in corrosion resistance and a remarkable decrease in leaching of harmful Ni ions from NiTi SMA in simulated body fluids. The improvement of effectiveness to corrosion resistance and the reduction in Ni release of NiTi SMA by Fenton’s oxidation method are comparable to those by oxygen plasma immersion ion implantation reported earlier.展开更多
Titanium nitride （TIN） films were deposited on AISI 304 stainless steel substrates using hollow cathode plasma physical vapor deposition （HC-PVD）. Titanium was introduced by eroding the Ti cathode nozzle and TiN w...Titanium nitride （TIN） films were deposited on AISI 304 stainless steel substrates using hollow cathode plasma physical vapor deposition （HC-PVD）. Titanium was introduced by eroding the Ti cathode nozzle and TiN was formed in the presence of a nitrogen plasma excited by radio frequency （RF）. The substrate bias voltage was varied from 0 to -300 V and the uniformity in film thickness, surface roughness, crystal size, microhardness and wear resistance for the film with a diameter of 20 mm was evaluated. Although the central zone of the plasma had the highest ion density, the film thickness did not vary appreciably across the sample. The results from atomic force microscopy （AFM） revealed a low surface roughness dominated by an island-like morphology with a similar crystal size on the entire surface. Higher microhardness was measured at the central zone of the sample. The sample treated at -200 V had excellent tribological properties and uniformity.展开更多
Ti6Al4V is a widely applied in medical implants such as bone, joint, and teeth due to its excellent mechanical properties, corrosion resistance, plasticity and the biocompatibility of the surface oxide. However, the n...Ti6Al4V is a widely applied in medical implants such as bone, joint, and teeth due to its excellent mechanical properties, corrosion resistance, plasticity and the biocompatibility of the surface oxide. However, the native surface oxide film is quite thin (about 5 nm)and techniques such as microarc oxidation,plasma sprayed hydroxyapatitae and plasma immersion ion implantation are used to synthesize thicker surface titanium oxide.展开更多
Plasma immersion ion implantation (PIII) is an excellent technique for the surf see modification of complex-shaped components. Owing to pulsed operation mode of the high voltage and large slew rate, the capacitance on...Plasma immersion ion implantation (PIII) is an excellent technique for the surf see modification of complex-shaped components. Owing to pulsed operation mode of the high voltage and large slew rate, the capacitance on the high-voltage coaxial cable can be detrimental to the process and cannot be ignored. In fact, a significant portion of the rise-time/fall-time of the implantation voltage pulse and big initial current can be attributed to the coaxial cable.展开更多
基金Project supported by Program for New Century Excellent Talents(NCET) in University of Ministry of Education of ChinaProject(50501007) supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China+1 种基金Project(BK2007515) supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province, ChinaProject(7001999) supported by SRG Grant from the Research Committee of the CityU of HK
文摘Fenton’s oxidation method was successfully used to synthesize an ideal titania film in situ on NiTi shape memory alloy(SMA) for medical applications. Characterized with scanning electron microscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, X-ray diffractometry, inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry and electrochemical tests, it is found that the titania film produced by Fenton’s oxidation method on NiTi SMA is nanostructured and has a Ni-free zone near its top surface, which results in a notable improvement in corrosion resistance and a remarkable decrease in leaching of harmful Ni ions from NiTi SMA in simulated body fluids. The improvement of effectiveness to corrosion resistance and the reduction in Ni release of NiTi SMA by Fenton’s oxidation method are comparable to those by oxygen plasma immersion ion implantation reported earlier.
基金Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos.10775036, 50773015)Program for New Century Excellent Talents in University in ChinaCity University of Hong Kong Strategic Research of China (No.7002138)
文摘Titanium nitride （TIN） films were deposited on AISI 304 stainless steel substrates using hollow cathode plasma physical vapor deposition （HC-PVD）. Titanium was introduced by eroding the Ti cathode nozzle and TiN was formed in the presence of a nitrogen plasma excited by radio frequency （RF）. The substrate bias voltage was varied from 0 to -300 V and the uniformity in film thickness, surface roughness, crystal size, microhardness and wear resistance for the film with a diameter of 20 mm was evaluated. Although the central zone of the plasma had the highest ion density, the film thickness did not vary appreciably across the sample. The results from atomic force microscopy （AFM） revealed a low surface roughness dominated by an island-like morphology with a similar crystal size on the entire surface. Higher microhardness was measured at the central zone of the sample. The sample treated at -200 V had excellent tribological properties and uniformity.
文摘Ti6Al4V is a widely applied in medical implants such as bone, joint, and teeth due to its excellent mechanical properties, corrosion resistance, plasticity and the biocompatibility of the surface oxide. However, the native surface oxide film is quite thin (about 5 nm)and techniques such as microarc oxidation,plasma sprayed hydroxyapatitae and plasma immersion ion implantation are used to synthesize thicker surface titanium oxide.
基金supported by Hollg Kong RGC Earmarked Grafits 9040344 and 9040412 as well as RGC Germany Joint Scheme 9050084.
文摘Plasma immersion ion implantation (PIII) is an excellent technique for the surf see modification of complex-shaped components. Owing to pulsed operation mode of the high voltage and large slew rate, the capacitance on the high-voltage coaxial cable can be detrimental to the process and cannot be ignored. In fact, a significant portion of the rise-time/fall-time of the implantation voltage pulse and big initial current can be attributed to the coaxial cable.
