In situ preparation of nano cone-like structures of rutile titanium oxides on titanium implants by one-step femtosecond laser irradiation for enhanced mechanical properties and biocompatibility

Titanium oxides (TiO2) nanostructures coating is helpful in improving the utilization of titanium in many areas due to its multifunctional properties. This study introduces a novel approach for the in-situ fabrication of nano cones-like structures of rutile titanium oxides (NCS–TiO2) on the surface...

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Main Authors: Yazhou Hu, Xianrui Zou, Ning Liu, Tai Yang, Chaoqun Xia, Hongshui Wang, Chunyong Liang
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Published: Elsevier 2023-11-01
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author Yazhou Hu
Xianrui Zou
Ning Liu
Tai Yang
Chaoqun Xia
Hongshui Wang
Chunyong Liang
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Xianrui Zou
Ning Liu
Tai Yang
Chaoqun Xia
Hongshui Wang
Chunyong Liang
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description Titanium oxides (TiO2) nanostructures coating is helpful in improving the utilization of titanium in many areas due to its multifunctional properties. This study introduces a novel approach for the in-situ fabrication of nano cones-like structures of rutile titanium oxides (NCS–TiO2) on the surface of titanium utilizing femtosecond laser technology. Rutile titanium oxides were synthesized with a height of around 80 nm and a diameter of 100 nm, forming NCS that imparts higher hardness, wear resistance, and biocompatibility. Molecular dynamic simulation provides valuable insights into the three-stage formation process of NCS-TiO2. Molecular dynamic simulation revealed that the growth of rutile titanium oxides and the formation of nano cones-like structures are attributed to the interplay between femtosecond laser ablation and the accumulation of thermal energy. The proposed method offers a versatile and straightforward approach for creating functional surfaces on metal substrates, enabling broad applicability and ease of implementation, specifically in titanium and its alloys. This advancement holds great potential for expanding the scope of titanium-based materials and their applications, paving the way for improved mechanical properties and biocompatibility in diverse fields.
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spelling doaj.art-3d31e5619a23432299bd480327a7219e2024-02-21T05:25:34ZengElsevierJournal of Materials Research and Technology2238-78542023-11-012726842694In situ preparation of nano cone-like structures of rutile titanium oxides on titanium implants by one-step femtosecond laser irradiation for enhanced mechanical properties and biocompatibilityYazhou Hu0Xianrui Zou1Ning Liu2Tai Yang3Chaoqun Xia4Hongshui Wang5Chunyong Liang6School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300130, ChinaSchool of Materials Science and Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300130, ChinaSchool of Materials Science and Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300130, China; Corresponding author.School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300130, ChinaSchool of Materials Science and Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300130, ChinaCenter for Health Science and Engineering, School of Health Sciences and Biomedical Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300130, ChinaSchool of Materials Science and Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300130, China; Corresponding author.Titanium oxides (TiO2) nanostructures coating is helpful in improving the utilization of titanium in many areas due to its multifunctional properties. This study introduces a novel approach for the in-situ fabrication of nano cones-like structures of rutile titanium oxides (NCS–TiO2) on the surface of titanium utilizing femtosecond laser technology. Rutile titanium oxides were synthesized with a height of around 80 nm and a diameter of 100 nm, forming NCS that imparts higher hardness, wear resistance, and biocompatibility. Molecular dynamic simulation provides valuable insights into the three-stage formation process of NCS-TiO2. Molecular dynamic simulation revealed that the growth of rutile titanium oxides and the formation of nano cones-like structures are attributed to the interplay between femtosecond laser ablation and the accumulation of thermal energy. The proposed method offers a versatile and straightforward approach for creating functional surfaces on metal substrates, enabling broad applicability and ease of implementation, specifically in titanium and its alloys. This advancement holds great potential for expanding the scope of titanium-based materials and their applications, paving the way for improved mechanical properties and biocompatibility in diverse fields.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2238785423024419Femtosecond laser surface processingSurface modificationTitanium dioxideMolecular dynamics simulation
spellingShingle Yazhou Hu
Xianrui Zou
Ning Liu
Tai Yang
Chaoqun Xia
Hongshui Wang
Chunyong Liang
In situ preparation of nano cone-like structures of rutile titanium oxides on titanium implants by one-step femtosecond laser irradiation for enhanced mechanical properties and biocompatibility
Journal of Materials Research and Technology
Femtosecond laser surface processing
Surface modification
Titanium dioxide
Molecular dynamics simulation
title In situ preparation of nano cone-like structures of rutile titanium oxides on titanium implants by one-step femtosecond laser irradiation for enhanced mechanical properties and biocompatibility
title_full In situ preparation of nano cone-like structures of rutile titanium oxides on titanium implants by one-step femtosecond laser irradiation for enhanced mechanical properties and biocompatibility
title_fullStr In situ preparation of nano cone-like structures of rutile titanium oxides on titanium implants by one-step femtosecond laser irradiation for enhanced mechanical properties and biocompatibility
title_full_unstemmed In situ preparation of nano cone-like structures of rutile titanium oxides on titanium implants by one-step femtosecond laser irradiation for enhanced mechanical properties and biocompatibility
title_short In situ preparation of nano cone-like structures of rutile titanium oxides on titanium implants by one-step femtosecond laser irradiation for enhanced mechanical properties and biocompatibility
title_sort in situ preparation of nano cone like structures of rutile titanium oxides on titanium implants by one step femtosecond laser irradiation for enhanced mechanical properties and biocompatibility
topic Femtosecond laser surface processing
Surface modification
Titanium dioxide
Molecular dynamics simulation
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2238785423024419
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