ABSTRACT
Objective The TiO2 nanotube arrays,fabricated on the surface of orthopedics,was characterized,to provide carrier for orthopedics plant surface modification or coating,and seek a new way for the prevention and treatment of orthopedics plant infection.Methods By adjusting certain parameters,TiO2 nanotube arrays were fabricated on orthopedic titanium plate surface using the method of anodic oxidation,with glycerol system as electrolyte,orthopedics titanium plate as anode,and platinum electrode as cathode.TiO2 nanotube arrays were characterized.The element composition of TiO2 nanotube arrays was analyzed by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS),and the morphological changes of TiO2 nanotube arrays was observed at high temperature (300 ℃) by X-ray diffractomer (XRD).Results With glycerol system as electrolyte,TiO2 nanotube array with diameter of about 100 to 200 nm and the length less than 3μm can be fabricated on orthopedic titanium plate surface using anodic oxidation of 24 h.The surface of orthopedic titanium plate was changed from silver white to deep blue in the macroscopic view.The TiO2 nanotube array on orthopedics titanium plate surface was mainly composed of Ti element (75.88％),O element (20.16％),and F element (3.96％) by XPS analysis.TiO2 nanotube arrays morphology was stable when it was heated to 300 ℃ by muffle furnace.Conclusions The method of anodic oxidation can be applied to manufacture TiO2 nanotubes array on titanium plate surface.The array with stable morphology,the inner hollow shape,the bottom sealing,and a large specific surface area,can withstand high temperature,which can provide carrier for orthopedics plant surface modification or coating.