Abstract
TiO2 nanotube (NT) arrays have been prepared by anodic oxidation of a Ti sheet, and carbon-deposited TiO2 NT arrays have been prepared by annealing TiO2 NT arrays in carbon atmosphere. The biocompatibility of the as-prepared NT arrays was investigated by observing the growth of osteosarcoma (MG-63) cells on the NT arrays. The application of the TiO2 NT arrays as a drug delivery vehicle was investigated. Both the TiO2 NTs and the carbon-modified TiO2 NTs have good biocompatibility supporting the normal growth and adhesion of MG-63 cells with no need of extracellular matrix protein coating. The one end-opened TiO2 NTs can be easily filled with drugs, working as an efficient drug delivery vehicle.
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