The Improvement of the Tribological Behaviour of Chemically Treated Abaca Fibre-Reinforced Polymer Composites.

Abaca fibres that have excellent mechanical properties are widely applied in the production and preparation of eco-friendly polymer composites as reinforcement materials. However, the weak interfacial bonding property of the abaca fibre and composite matrix limits the further extended application of abaca fibre-reinforced polymer composites. In this research, the findings demonstrate that, compared to raw abaca fibres, the interfacial shear strength (IFSS) value between the treated fibre and matrix is improved by 32% to 86%. Moreover, chemically treated abaca fibres could not only improve the wear resistance of the polymer composites, but also could promote the formation of primary and secondary plateaus. The best wear resistance behaviour was demonstrated by the sample with abaca fibres treated with 3% NaOH and 5% silane solutions, which had a maximum reduction in the sum wear rate of 28.44%. This research will provide detail on theoretical guidance and technical support for the development of eco-friendly natural fibre-reinforced polymer composites.

Shear Strength of Repaired 3D-Printed and Milled Provisional Materials Using Different Resin Materials with and without Chemical and Mechanical Surface Treatment.

The aim of this study was to assess the shear bond strength of 3D-printed and milled provisional restorations using various resin materials and surface finishes. There were 160 preliminary samples in all, and they were split into two groups: the milled group and the 3D-printed group. Based on the resin used for repair (composite or polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA)) and the type of surface treatment utilized (chemical or mechanical), each group was further divided into subgroups. The specimens were subjected to thermocycling from 5 °C to 55 °C for up to 5000 thermal cycles with a dwell time of 30 s. The mechanical qualities of the repaired material underwent testing for shear bond strength (SBS). To identify the significant differences between the groups and subgroups, a statistical analysis was carried out. Three-way ANOVA was used to analyze the effects of each independent component (the material and the bonding condition), as well as the interaction between the independent factors on shear bond strength. Tukey multiple post-hoc tests were used to compare the mean results for each material under various bonding circumstances. The shear bond strengths of the various groups and subgroups differed significantly (p < 0.05). When compared to the milled group, the 3D-printed group had a much greater mean shear bond strength. When compared to PMMA repair, the composite resin material showed a noticeably greater shear bond strength. In terms of surface treatments, the samples with mechanical and chemical surface treatments had stronger shear bonds than those that had not received any. The results of this study demonstrate the effect of the fabrication method, resin type, and surface treatment on the shear bond strength of restored provisional restorations. Particularly when made using composite material and given surface treatments, 3D-printed provisional restorations showed exceptional mechanical qualities. These results can help dentists choose the best fabrication methods, resin materials, and surface treatments through which to increase the durability and bond strength of temporary prosthesis.

Effect of Different Chemical Surface Treatments on the Shear Bond Strength of Acrylic Teeth With Different High-Impact Denture Base Resins.

Introduction The debonding of acrylic teeth from the denture base, particularly in cases of prominent ridges, is a common problem faced by clinicians and patients. The present study was conducted to assess the effects of various chemical treatments on the shear bond strength (SBS) of acrylic teeth bonded to different high-impact denture base materials. Materials and methods The present in vitro study was conducted on 80 wax specimens with acrylic teeth bonded to two high-impact denture base materials (DPI Tuff (DPI Dental Products of India Ltd, Mumbai) and Trevalon HI (Trevalon HI, Dentsply, Karnataka)). The two main groups were further divided into four subgroups of 10 specimens each, depending on the chemical treatment at the ridge lap area of the tooth: control group without any chemical treatment, chemical surface treatment (CST) with dichloromethane and monomer mix, CST with ethyl acetate, and CST with acrylic adhesive cyanoacrylate. The SBS was tested using a universal testing machine (UTM). Analysis of variance (ANOVA) and post-hoc Tukey tests were used for statistical analyses. Results The mean SBS of Group A (DPI Tuff) was 111.75 N as compared to 118 N in Group B (Trevalon HI). The differences were statistically significant (p<0.05). ANOVA and post-hoc Tukey's tests revealed significant differences between subgroups. The highest mean SBS was noted with a dichloromethane and monomer mix (1:1 volume), followed by the ethyl acetate, control, and cyanoacrylate subgroups. Conclusion The cross-linked acrylic teeth treated with a dichloromethane and monomer mixture (1:1 by volume), processed with Trevalon HI high-impact denture base resin had the highest SBS and thus were indicated for bonding teeth with the suggested denture base.

Comparison of Optical and Stylus Methods for Surface Texture Characterisation in Industrial Quality Assurance of Post-Processed Laser Metal Additive Ti-6Al-4V.

Additive manufacturing technologies enable lightweight, functionally integrated designs and development of biomimetic structures. They contribute to the reduction in material waste and decrease in overall process duration. A major challenge for the qualification for aerospace applications is the surface quality. Considering Ti-64 laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) parts, particle agglomerations and resulting re-entrant features are characteristic of the upper surface layer. Wet-chemical post-processing of the components ensures reproducible surface quality for improved fatigue behaviour and application of functional coatings. The 3D SurFin® and chemical milling treatments result in smoother surface finishes with characteristic properties. In order to characterise these surfaces, three methods for surface texture measurement (contact and non-contact) were applied, namely confocal microscopy, fringe projection and stylus profilometry. The aim of this work was to show their suitability for measurement of laser powder bed fusion as-built and post-processed surfaces and compare results across the evaluated surface conditions. A user-oriented rating of the methods, summarising advantages and disadvantages of the used instruments specifically and the methods in general, is provided. Confocal microscopy reaches the highest resolution amongst the methods, but measurements take a long time. The raw data exhibit large measurement artefacts for as-built and chemically milled conditions, requiring proper data post-processing. The stylus method can only capture 2D profiles and the measurement was restricted by particle agglomerations and craters. However, the method (process and instrument) is entirely standardised and handheld devices are inexpensive, making it accessible for a large group of users. The fringe projection method was the quickest and easiest regarding measurement and data post-processing. Due to large areal coverage, reproduction of location when performing repeat measurements is possible. The spatial resolution is lower than for confocal microscopy but is still considered sufficiently high to characterise the investigated surface conditions.

In vitro evaluation of NaOCl-mediated functionalization of biologically aged titanium surfaces.

The aim of this study was to evaluate the NaOCl-mediated biofunctionalization of titanium surfaces. Titanium disks stored for 2 weeks were immersed in 5% NaOCl solution for 24 h. A disk immersed in distilled water for 24 h was used as a control. X-ray photoelectron spectrometer assay of the titanium surface after NaOCl treatment demonstrated that organic contaminants containing carbon and nitrogen were removed and the number of hydroxyl groups increased. The NaOCl treatment substantially converted the titanium surface to superhydrophilic status (θ<5°), which resulted in an increased number of attached cells and enhanced cell spreading on the NaOCl-treated surfaces. These results indicate that biofunctionalization of the biologically degraded titanium surfaces can be achieved by chemical surface treatment with 5% NaOCl. The mechanism for desorption of strongly adsorbed organic molecules with polar groups such as amino and aldehyde groups from titanium surfaces by ClO- was elucidated.

Antimicrobial 3D Porous Scaffolds Prepared by Additive Manufacturing and Breath Figures.

We describe herein a novel strategy for the fabrication of efficient 3D printed antibacterial scaffolds. For this purpose, both the surface topography as well as the chemical composition of 3D scaffolds fabricated by additive manufacturing were modified. The scaffolds were fabricated by fused deposition modeling (FDM) using high-impact polystyrene (HIPS) filaments. The surface of the objects was then topographically modified providing materials with porous surfaces by means of the Breath Figures approach. The strategy involves the immersion of the scaffold in a polymer solution during a precise period of time. This approach permitted the modification of the pore size varying the immersion time as well as the solution concentration. Moreover, by using polymer blend solutions of polystyrene and polystyrene-b-poly(acrylic acid) (PS23-b-PAA18) and a quaternized polystyrene-b-poly(dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate) (PS42-b-PDMAEMAQ17), the scaffolds were simultaneously chemically modified. The surfaces were characterized by scanning electron microscopy and infrared spectroscopy. Finally, the biological response toward bacteria was explored. Porous surfaces prepared using quaternized PDMAEMA as well as those prepared using PAA confer antimicrobial activity to the films, i.e., were able to kill on contact Staphylococcus aureus employed as model bacteria.

Bio-composites based on polylactic acid and argan nut shell: Production and properties.

The aim of this work is to develop a new bio-composite based on polylactic acid (PLA) reinforced with argan nut shells (ANS). In this study, the effect of ANS chemical surface treatments on the morphological, mechanical, thermal, and rheological properties of PLA was investigated. In particular, a comparison between three chemical treatments (alkali, bleaching, and silane) is made for two filler concentrations (8 and 15% wt.). Scanning electron microscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, thermogravimetric analysis, dynamic mechanical analysis, and tensile measurements were used to determine the morphology (particle distribution/dispersion/adhesion), thermal stability, mechanical behavior and rheological properties of the bio-composites compared with neat PLA. The results showed that the highest Young's modulus improvement (16%) was obtained with 15% of bleached ANS particles, while the highest tensile strength (1%) and strain at yield (8.5%) improvements were obtained with a silane treatment. These results were associated with good ANS-PLA interfacial adhesion and distribution in the matrix. Nevertheless, lower thermal stability (onset degradation temperature) for all the bio-composites was observed when compared to neat PLA. To complete the characterizations, water absorption and water contact angle were determined indicating better resistance of the bio-composites when ANS surface treatment was applied.

Effect of Alkali-Acid-Heat Chemical Surface Treatment on Electron Beam Melted Porous Titanium and Its Apatite Forming Ability.

Advanced additive manufacturing techniques such as electron beam melting (EBM), can produce highly porous structures that resemble the mechanical properties and structure of native bone. However, for orthopaedic applications, such as joint prostheses or bone substitution, the surface must also be bio-functionalized to promote bone growth. In the current work, EBM porous Ti6Al4V alloy was exposed to an alkali acid heat (AlAcH) treatment to bio-functionalize the surface of the porous structure. Various molar concentrations (3, 5, 10M) and immersion times (6, 24 h) of the alkali treatment were used to determine optimal parameters. The apatite forming ability of the samples was evaluated using simulated body fluid (SBF) immersion testing. The micro-topography and surface chemistry of AlAcH treated samples were evaluated before and after SBF testing using scanning electron microscopy and energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy. The AlAcH treatment successfully modified the topographical and chemical characteristics of EBM porous titanium surface creating nano-topographical features ranging from 200-300 nm in size with a titania layer ideal for apatite formation. After 1 and 3 week immersion in SBF, there was no Ca or P present on the surface of as manufactured porous titanium while both elements were present on all AlAcH treated samples except those exposed to 3M, 6 h alkali treatment. An increase in molar concentration and/or immersion time of alkali treatment resulted in an increase in the number of nano-topographical features per unit area as well as the amount of titania on the surface.

The effect of chemical and mechanical treatment of the denture base resin surface on the shear bond strenght of denture / Efeito do tratamento químico e mecânico da superfície da resina de bases de dentaduras nas forças de cisalhamento em reparos de dentaduras

OBJECTIVE: This study was aimed to evaluate the effect of three surface treatment methods on the shearbond strength of denture repairs. MATERIAL AND METHOD: 40 specimens (15 x 15 x 7mm) were fabricated according to the manufacturers’ instructions from each of three denture base materials: a heat-cured acrylic resin (VeracrilTM), a rapid-setting heat-cured acrylic resin (QC-20TM), and a pourable resin (Selecta PlusTM). The samples of each material were divided into four groups of ten. One of the groups served as a control and underwent no surface treatment. The other groups received one of three surface treatments: air blasting with 50 ìm aluminum oxide particles at 0.5 MPa pressure for 5 seconds; immersion in methyl methacrylate (MMA) for 180 seconds or immersion in acetone for 3 seconds. An autopolymerizing repair resin (Rapid RepairTM) was applied to the bonding area (6 mm in diameter, 2 mm in height) and polymerized at a pressure of two bar for 30 minutes using a pressure pot. All specimens were subjected to 10,000 thermal cycles. The shear bond strength (MPa) of the specimens was measured in a universal testing machine at a 1 mm/min crosshead speed. The effect of the mechanical and chemical treatments on the surface of the base resins wasexamined using SEM. Statistical tests used were 2 way ANOVA and Kolmogorov-Smirnov. The level ofstatistical significance was established at (p<0.05). RESULTS: There were statistically significant differencesbetween bond strength in surface treatment levels across acryl level categories (p=0.042). The results also showed differences between treatment levels (p=0.0001).Abrasive blasting significantly increased the bond strength of the repair material, but there were no significant differences between the bond strengths of the control group and the experimental groups treated with MMA or acetone. Examination by SEM revealed that chemical treatment with MMA or acetone produced a smooth surface similar...

OBJETIVO: O presente estudo foi dirigido para avaliação do efeito de três métodos de tratamento de superfície na reparação de resinas-base de dentaduras. MATERIAL E MÉTODO: 40 espécimes (15 x 15 x 7 mm) foram fabricados de acordo com as instruçõesdos fabricantes de cada um de três materiais-base de dentaduras: uma resina termopolimerizada (VeracrilTM); uma resina de termopolimerização rápida (QC-20TM) e uma resina autopolimerizável (Selecta PlusTM). Cada material foi dividido em quatro grupos de dez corpos de prova. Um dos grupos serviu como controle, não recebendo tratamento de superfície. Os outros grupos receberam três tipos de tratamento de superfície: jato abrasivocom partículas de óxido alumínio (50) com pressão de 0,5 MPa durante cinco segundos; imersão em metil metacrilato (MMA) por 180 s; imersão em acetona por três segundos. Uma resina de reparo autopolimerizável (Rapid Repair TM) foi aplicada na área de adesão (6 x 2 mm) e polimerizada sob pressão de duas atmosferas por 30 minutos, utilizando um frasco de pressão. Todos os espécimes foram sujeitos a 10.000 ciclos térmicos. A resistência às forças de cisalhamento foi medida numa máquina universal de testes a uma velocidade de 1 mm/min. O efeito do tratamento químico e mecânico das superfícies da resina base foi avaliado usando SEM. Testes estatísticos utilizados foram ANOVA e Kolmogorov-Smirnov. O nível de significância estatística foi estabelecido a p<0.05. RESULTADOS: Houve diferenças estatisticamente significantes na resistência ao cisalhamento entre as categorias de tratamento de superfície (p=0,042). Os resultados também mostraram diferenças entreníveis de tratamento (p=0,0001). O jato abrasivo aumentou significativamente a resistênciaao cisalhamento do material de reparo, mas não houve diferenças significativas entre a resistência do grupo controle e dos grupos experimentais tratados com MMA ou acetona. O exame com microscopia eletrônica demonstrou que o tratamento químico com MMA...

Effect of chemical treatment on the bioactivity of titanium / 대한치과보철학회지

STATEMENT OF PROBLEM: Titanium is widely used as an implant material for artificial teeth. Also, studies on surface treatment to form a fine passive film on the surface of commercial titanium or its alloys and improving bioactivity with bone have been carried out. However, there is insufficient data about the biocompatibility of the implant materials in the body. PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to examine whether the precipitation of apatite on titanium metal is affected by surface modification. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Specimens chemically washed for 2 minute in a 1:1:1.5 (in vol%) mixture of 48% HF, 60% HNO3 and distilled water. Specimens were then chemically treated with a solution containing 97% H2SO4 and 30% H2O2 at 40 degrees C for 1 hour, and subsequently heat-treated at 400 degrees C for 1 hour. All specimens were immersed in the HBSS with pH 7.4 at 36.5 degrees C for 15 days, and the surface were examined with TF-XRD, SEM, EDX and XPS. Also, commercial purity Ti specimens with and without surface treatment were implanted in the abdominal connective tissue of mice for 4 weeks. Conventional aluminium and stainless steel 316L were also implanted for comparison. RESULTS AND CONCLUSIONS: The results obtained were summarized as follows. 1. An amorphous titania gel layer was formed on the titanium surface after the titanium specimen was treated with a H2SO4 and H2O2 solution. The average roughness was 2.175 micrometer after chemical surface treatment. 2. The amorphous titania was subsequently transformed into anatase by heat treatment at 400 degree C for 1 hour. 3. The average thickness of the fibrous capsule surrounding the specimens implanted in the connective tissue was 46.98 micrometer in chemically-treated Ti, and 52.20, 168.65 and 100.95 micrometer, respectively in commercial pure Ti, aluminum and stainless steel 316L without any treatment.