Structure, tribocorrosion and biocide characterization of Ca, P and I containing TiO2 coatings developed by plasma electrolytic oxidation

- Ca, P and I doped TiO2 coatings were developed by means of plasma electrolytic oxidation (PEO) technique.
- Microstructure and chemical composition of the developed coating were in depth analyzed.
- The effect of wear-corrosion synergy was studied through tribocorrosion tests.
- Antibacterial efficiency of iodine as biocide agent was analyzed by means of bacterial adhesion study.
- A TiO2 coating with improved wear-corrosion resistance, suitable surface for cell adhesion and biocide properties was achieved.