Adhesion strength characterization of PVDF/HA coating on cp Ti surface modified by laser beam irradiation

► Titanium substrates are superficially treated by laser beam irradiation. ► Treated titanium substrates are coated with α-PVDF and α-PVDF/HA films. ► Three-point bending test is used to assess the adhesion strength of coatings. ► The coatings show good physical adhesion on treated titanium substrates. ► Three-point bending test appears as an alternative for measuring adhesion strength.