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Abstract
The bioinert nature of titanium creates post-surgical complications including lack of proper osseointegration and often causing implant failure. The surface modification with the addition of bioactive coating makes the Ti implant superior to other metallic implants. Rare earth elements (REE) are widely used as substitution elements in hydroxyapatite due to their similar ionic radii of Ca2+ ions. This work describes that neodymium was decorated on titania nanotubes (Nd-TNTs) have better corrosion resistance, enhanced bone mineralization, and cell proliferation with good antibacterial activity. Neodymium was incorporated into titania nanotubes (TNTs) through electrophoretic deposition, facilitating the formation of NdPO4 and Nd2O3. The surface characterization confirmed the presence of favourable morphology with suitable elements to support the biological activity. The electrochemical impedance spectroscopic, potentiodynamic polarization, and scanning electrochemical microscopic studies revealed the superior corrosion resistance of Nd-TNTs. The accretion of the apatite layer on Nd-TNTs surface and the entire coverage within 3 days was seen. The developed Nd-TNTs promoted cell proliferation and antibacterial activity, showcasing the developed material's multi-tasking performance. This newly developed material promises faster bone-implant integration.
期刊介绍:
Surface and Coatings Technology is an international archival journal publishing scientific papers on significant developments in surface and interface engineering to modify and improve the surface properties of materials for protection in demanding contact conditions or aggressive environments, or for enhanced functional performance. Contributions range from original scientific articles concerned with fundamental and applied aspects of research or direct applications of metallic, inorganic, organic and composite coatings, to invited reviews of current technology in specific areas. Papers submitted to this journal are expected to be in line with the following aspects in processes, and properties/performance:
A. Processes: Physical and chemical vapour deposition techniques, thermal and plasma spraying, surface modification by directed energy techniques such as ion, electron and laser beams, thermo-chemical treatment, wet chemical and electrochemical processes such as plating, sol-gel coating, anodization, plasma electrolytic oxidation, etc., but excluding painting.
B. Properties/performance: friction performance, wear resistance (e.g., abrasion, erosion, fretting, etc), corrosion and oxidation resistance, thermal protection, diffusion resistance, hydrophilicity/hydrophobicity, and properties relevant to smart materials behaviour and enhanced multifunctional performance for environmental, energy and medical applications, but excluding device aspects.