Abstract
Ti–O/Ti–N duplex coatings were fabricated on titanium alloys by metal plasma immersion ion implantation and reactive plasma nitriding/oxidation. The purpose of Ti–O is to improve the blood compatibility, and that of Ti–N is to improve the mechanical properties. X-Ray diffraction (XRD), microhardness tests, pin-on-disk wear experiments, and platelet adhesion investigation were conducted to evaluate the properties and blood compatibility of the coatings. The results reveal that the blood compatibility of the Ti–O/Ti–N duplex coatings is better than that of low temperature isotropic pyrolytic carbon (LTIC). The microhardness of Ti–O/Ti–N duplex coatings can reach 14 GPa. The wear resistance is also much better than that of Ti6Al4V alloy. The semiconductor nature of non-stoichiometric titanium oxide may be responsible for the observed improvement in the blood compatibility.
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