Advances in titanium bio-implants: Alloy design, surface engineering and manufacturing processes

Sidhu, Sarabjeet Singh; Gepreel, Mohamed Abdel‐Hady; Bahraminasab, Marjan

doi:10.1557/s43578-022-00661-8

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“…The mechanical qualities of titanium and its alloys, particularly those provided by the surface, such corrosion resistance and bioactivity, make them ideal materials for orthopaedic implants [11]. The Ti6Al4V alloy, in particular, is frequently utilised for bone replacement due to its ability to improve the adhesion between native tissue and the implanted material [12][13][14][15][16][17].…”

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Building Orientation and Post Processing of Ti6Al4V Produced by Laser Powder Bed Fusion Process

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et al. 2023

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Laser powder bed fusion, particularly the selective laser melting (SLM), is an additive manufacturing (AM) technology used to produce near-net-shaped engineering components for biomedical applications, especially in orthopaedics. Ti6Al4V is commonly used for producing orthopaedic implants using SLM because it has excellent mechanical qualities, a high level of biocompatibility, and corrosion resistance. However, the main problems associated with this process are the result of its surface properties: it has to be able to promote cell attachment but, at the same time, avoid bacteria colonization. Surface modification is used as a post-processing technique to provide items the unique qualities that can improve their functionality and performance in particular working conditions. The goal of this work was to produce and analyse Ti6Al4V samples fabricated by SLM with different building directions in relation to the building plate (0° and 45°) and post-processed by anodization and passivation. The results demonstrate how the production and post processes had an impact on osteoblast attachment, mineralization, and osseointegration over an extended period of time. Though the anodization treatment result was cytotoxic, the biocompatibility of as-built specimens and specimens after passivation treatment was confirmed. In addition, it was discovered that effective post-processing increases the mineralization of these types of 3D-printed surfaces.

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