Titanium alloys are common biomedical materials due to their biocompatibility and mechanical performance.However,titanium alloys are expensive and,unless surface treated,generally cannot prevent surgical infections re...Titanium alloys are common biomedical materials due to their biocompatibility and mechanical performance.However,titanium alloys are expensive and,unless surface treated,generally cannot prevent surgical infections related to bacteria which can damage the integrity of the implant.In this study,new titanium alloys were developed via powder metallurgy and the addition of manganese and copper,respectively,aiming to limit the manufacturing costs and induce new functionality on the materials including antibacterial response.The addition of manganese and copper to titanium significantly changes the behaviour of the Ti-Mn-Cu alloys leading to the successful stabilization of the beta titanium phase,great refinement of the typical lamellar structure,and achievement of materials with low level of porosity.Consequently,it is found that the mechanical performance and the antibacterial efficacy are enhanced by the addition of a higher amount of alloying elements.The manufactured Ti-Mn-Cu alloys fulfil the requirements for structural biomedical implants and have antibacterial response making them potential candidates for permanent medical implants.展开更多
基金The authors would like to acknowledge the financial support from New Zealand Ministry of Business,Innovation and Employment(MBIE)through the TiTeNZ(Titanium Technologies New Zealand)UOWX1402 research contractL.Bolzoni would also like to acknowledge the financial support from the University of Waikato via the Strategic Research Funding scheme。
文摘Titanium alloys are common biomedical materials due to their biocompatibility and mechanical performance.However,titanium alloys are expensive and,unless surface treated,generally cannot prevent surgical infections related to bacteria which can damage the integrity of the implant.In this study,new titanium alloys were developed via powder metallurgy and the addition of manganese and copper,respectively,aiming to limit the manufacturing costs and induce new functionality on the materials including antibacterial response.The addition of manganese and copper to titanium significantly changes the behaviour of the Ti-Mn-Cu alloys leading to the successful stabilization of the beta titanium phase,great refinement of the typical lamellar structure,and achievement of materials with low level of porosity.Consequently,it is found that the mechanical performance and the antibacterial efficacy are enhanced by the addition of a higher amount of alloying elements.The manufactured Ti-Mn-Cu alloys fulfil the requirements for structural biomedical implants and have antibacterial response making them potential candidates for permanent medical implants.
