Abstract
Nanostructured titania (TiO2) coatings were produced by high-velocity oxyfuel (HVOF) spraying. They were engineered as a possible candidate to replace hydroxyapatite (HA) coatings produced by thermal spray on implants. The HVOF sprayed nanostructured titania coatings exhibited mechanical properties, such as hardness and bond strength, much superior to those of HA thermal spray coatings. In addition to these characteristics, the surface of the nanostructured coatings exhibited regions with nanotextured features originating from the semimolten nanostructured feedstock particles. It is hypothesized that these regions may enhance osteoblast adhesion on the coating by creating a better interaction with adhesion proteins, such as fibronectin, which exhibit dimensions in the order of nanometers. Preliminary osteoblast cell culture demonstrated that this type of HVOF sprayed nanostructured titania coating supported osteoblast cell growth and did not negatively affect cell viability.
Original language | English |
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Pages | 623-627 |
Number of pages | 5 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2006 |
Externally published | Yes |
Event | 2006 International Thermal Spray Conference: Building on 100 Years of Success - Seattle, WA, United States Duration: May 15 2006 → May 18 2006 |
Conference
Conference | 2006 International Thermal Spray Conference: Building on 100 Years of Success |
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Country/Territory | United States |
City | Seattle, WA |
Period | 5/15/06 → 5/18/06 |
ASJC Scopus Subject Areas
- Surfaces and Interfaces
- Surfaces, Coatings and Films
- Materials Chemistry
Keywords
- Biomedical coating
- Bond strength
- Hardness
- Hydroxyapatite
- Nanostructured TiO