Abstract
Abstract This study elucidated structure and mechanical properties of the electroplated hydroxyapatite/nano-TiO 2 composite coatings on Ti–6Al–4V alloy. Their effect on the corrosion and wear corrosion resistance in Hanks’ solution was examined as well. The anodizing process was performed on Ti–6Al–4V alloy surface to enhance the adhesion of these composite coatings on Ti alloy. Anodizing treatment was then conducted at 10 V at room temperature with different times of 40, 50, 60, 120 and 180 min. Experimental results indicate that the hardness of Ti–6Al–4V alloy was increased due to the anodizing treatment, capable of improving the adhesion of electroplated calcium phosphate coating in addition to the electroplated hydroxyapatite/nano-TiO 2 composite coatings. Additionally, the coatings on anodic substrate exhibited a higher uniformity and Ca/P ratio and thickness than that on nonanodized substrate. The nano-TiO 2 particles could be co-deposited on the Ti–6Al–4V alloys and capable of reinforcing the hydroxyapatite coating, subsequently increasing the hardness and refining the structure. Moreover, the corrosion and wear corrosion resistance of the electroplated hydroxyapatite/nano-TiO 2 composite coatings were also improved significantly when increasing the duration of anodizing alloy substrates.
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