| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5350380 | Applied Surface Science | 2015 | 30 Pages |
Abstract
The plasma oxynitriding process is a prospective method of producing titanium oxides as an integral part of a diffusive nitrided surface layer on titanium implants. This hybrid process, which combines glow discharge assisted nitriding and oxidizing, permits producing TiO2 + Ti2N + αTi(N)-type diffusive surface layers. The oxynitrided surface layers improve the corrosion and wear resistance of the substrate material. Additionally, the nanocrystalline titanium oxide TiO2 (rutile) improves the biological properties of titanium and its alloys when in contact with blood, whereas the TiN + Ti2N + αTi(N) zone eliminates the effect of metalosis.
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Authors
Tadeusz WierzchoÅ, Elżbieta Czarnowska, Justyna Grzonka, Agnieszka SowiÅska, MichaÅ Tarnowski, Janusz KamiÅski, Krzysztof Kulikowski, Tomasz Borowski, Krzysztof J. KurzydÅowski,