Deformation and corrosion behaviors of Ti-O film deposited 316L stainless steel by plasma immersion ion implantation and deposition

► Deformation and corrosion behavior of PIII&D Ti-O film deposited 316L SS ► Our Ti-O film can sustain 16% tensile plastic deformation without failures. ► Deformed Ti-O coated 316L SS has increased corrosion, but is clinically acceptable. ► Durability of our Ti-O film reveals its promising feasibility for vascular stents use.