| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1635375 | Rare Metals | 2006 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Micro-arc oxidation (MAO) is an enhanced chemical technology in an electrolyte medium to obtain coating structures on valve-metal surfaces. Titanium oxide films obtained by MAO in the sodium phosphate electrolyte were investigated. The films were composed mainly of TiO2 phases in the form of anatase and rutile and enriched with Na and P elements at the surface. Their apatite-inducing ability was evaluated in a simulated body fluid (SBF). When immersing in SBF for over 30 d, a preferential carbonated-hydroxyapatite was formed on the surfaces of the films, which suggests that the MAO-treated titanium has a promising positive biological response.
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Authors
Yingjun WANG, Kaihui NAN, Xiaofeng CHEN, Chengyun NING, lingyu WANG, Naru ZHAO,