ABSTRACT
In this study, we reported the observation of highly ordered nanotubular structure on the Ti-29Nb-5Zr alloy in various potentials and electrolytes by field emission scanning electron microscopy and scanning transmission electron microscope. From the X-ray diffraction results and microstructure analysis, Ti-29Nb-5Zr alloy had ß phase. The nanotube morphologies of Ti-29Nb-5Zr alloy were transformed from nano-porous structure to nanotube structure as NaF concentration and voltage increased. Nanotube diameter and layer changed with different concentration of NaF in 1 M H3PO4 at the same voltage. From the X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy results, nanotube was formed by Nb, Zr, and Ti oxide. Also, barrier layer of large tube was about 50 nm thickness, small one was 60 nm thickness. The nanotube size and crystallinity on the ß Ti alloy was controlled by fluoride concentration, applied potential, anodization time, and tube layer.
ABSTRACT
To investigate the calcium phosphate forming ability of ZrO(2) thin film, we prepared ZrO(2)/Si structure by a chemical solution deposition with a zirconium naphthenate as a starting material. Precursor sol was spin-coated onto the cleaned Si substrate and prefired at 500 degrees C for 10 min in air, followed by final annealing at 800 degrees C for 30 min in air. Surface morphology and surface roughness of the annealed layer were characterized by field emission-scanning electron microscope and atomic force microscope. After soaking for 5 days in a simulated body fluid, formation of the calcium phosphate on nanocrystalline ZrO(2) layer annealed at 800 degrees C was observed by energy dispersive X-ray spectrometer. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy revealed that carbonate was substituted into the calcium phosphate.
ABSTRACT
In order to modify titanium surfaces for various biological applications, bioactive and pure titanium oxide thin films were coated on the titanium by thermal oxidation technique. The commercially pure titanium discs after polishing were heated at 500, 550, 600, 650 and 700 degrees C, respectively, for 10 min in air or in argon. To evaluate the ability of calcium phosphate formation, samples after annealing were soaked in the Eagle's minimum essential medium solution. Surface morphology and chemical composition of the samples before or after immersion were characterized by field emission - scanning electron microscopy and energy dispersive X-ray spectrometry.
