Single layer and functionally graded coatings of hydroxyapatite and TiO2 particles were deposited on Ti-6Al-4V titanium alloy substrate by electrophoretic deposition technique (EPD). The coatings chemical composition and morphology were investigated using energy dispers More
Single layer and functionally graded coatings of hydroxyapatite and TiO2 particles were deposited on Ti-6Al-4V titanium alloy substrate by electrophoretic deposition technique (EPD). The coatings chemical composition and morphology were investigated using energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX), scanning electron microscope (SEM) and X-ray diffraction (XRD) methods. The results showed in HA/TiO2 functionally graded coating, the composition varied from inner layer to top layer as 100 %wt TiO2 to 100 %wt HA. To investigation biocompatibility of the coatings, the culture Wharton’s Mesenchymal Stem Cells was used. The results showed the HA/TiO2 functionally graded coating and HA single layer coating were more biocompatible in comparison to TiO2 single layer coating. The adhesion strengths of the coatings were measured by shear testing and the results showed that the HA/TiO2 functionally graded coating has more adhesion strength (~31 MPa) compare to HA single layer.
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In the present study, hydroxyapatite (HA) Single layer TiO2 single layer, HA-TiO2 double layer and functionally graded HA/TiO2 coatings were deposited on Ti-6Al-4V titanium alloy substrate by electrophoretic deposition technique (EPD). Impact resistance of coatings were More
In the present study, hydroxyapatite (HA) Single layer TiO2 single layer, HA-TiO2 double layer and functionally graded HA/TiO2 coatings were deposited on Ti-6Al-4V titanium alloy substrate by electrophoretic deposition technique (EPD). Impact resistance of coatings were measured by ball drop impact test and the results showed that the HA/TiO2 functionally graded coating has more impact resistance compare to HA single layer and HA-TiO2 double layer coatings. The wear resistance of coatings were investigated by pin on disc method. The normal load and sliding distance were 0.5 N and 50 m respectively and the worn surface was observed using scanning electron microscope (SEM) and analyzed by ImageJ software. The results showed that the HA/TiO2 functionally graded coating has more wear resistance compare to HA single layer. Additionally, investigation of worn surface of coatings showed that all of the coatings have abrasive mechanism but wear mechanism for functionally graded coating, changed and delamination was added to abrasive mechanism.
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