Abstract
Sodium hydroxide (NaOH)-, heat- and autoclave-treated Ti metal did not form apatite in simulated body fluid (SBF) within 604.8ks, although some Na remained on the Ti metal surface after the autoclave treatment. When hot water treatment was applied between NaOH and heat treatments, the Ti metal formed apatite within 604.8ks in SBF. While anatase TiO2 was partially precipitated by the NaOH and heat treatments, it disappeared after subsequent autoclave treatment. By adding hot water treatment between the NaOH and heat treatments, a considerable amount of anatase TiO2 was formed, which remained after the autoclave treatment; the zeta potential of Ti metal was almost zero in SBF. These results indicate that with intermediate hot water treatment, Ti metal can form apatite in SBF even after autoclave treatment. Anatase TiO2, rather than the amount of Na or the zeta potential in SBF, might play an important role in apatite formation.
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
