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BIOACTIVITY AND CORROSION RESISTANCE OF NITI AFTER CALCIUM PLASMA IMMERSION ION IMPLANTATION

  • X. M. Liu
  • , S. L. Wu
  • , Paul K. Chu
  • , Y. L. Chan
  • , C. Y. Chung
  • , C. L. Chu
  • , K. W. K. Yeung
  • , W. W. Lu
  • , K. M. C. Cheung
  • , K. D. K. Luk

    Research output: Chapters, Conference Papers, Creative and Literary WorksRGC 32 - Refereed conference paper (with host publication)peer-review

    Abstract

    Summary form only given. Plasma immersion ion implantation (PHI) is an effective approach to enhance the surface properties of various types of biomaterials. In order to enhance the surface bioactivity and corrosion resistance of NiTi shape memory alloy, calcium ions were implanted into NiTi alloys that have been pre-plasma-implanted with oxygen and nitrogen. The results are compared to samples without pre-treatment. The bioactivity of calcium-implanted NiTi was evaluated by immersion tests in simulated body fluid (SBF). The surface of NiTi before and after immersion tests was characterized by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). The XPS results reveal that the structure of the calcium-implanted layer in all the samples is composed of calcium oxide and gradually becomes a Ca-P layer after a period incubation in SBF. This Ca-P film also can be detected by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). To evaluate the anti-corrosion performance of NiTi, electrochemical potentiodynamic polarization tests were conducted on the NiTi samples in SBF. NiTi samples with pre-oxygen and nitrogen plasma implantation exhibit better corrosion resistance than single calcium-implanted samples. Our results indicate that calcium implantation can enhance the bioactivity of NiTi alloy due to the formation of calcium phosphate on the surface of the alloy. Plasma ion implantation can also improve the corrosion resistance of NiTi.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publication2007 IEEE 34th International Conference on Plasma Science (ICOPS)
    PublisherIEEE
    Pages524
    ISBN (Print)9781424409150
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - Jun 2007
    Event2007 IEEE Pulsed Power and Plasma Science Conference, PPPS-2007 (34th IEEE International Conference on Plasma Science and 16th IEEE International Pulsed Power Conference) - Albuquerque Convention Center, Albuquerque, United States
    Duration: 17 Jun 200722 Jun 2007
    http://ece-events.unm.edu/ppps2007/

    Publication series

    Name
    ISSN (Print)0730-9244

    Conference

    Conference2007 IEEE Pulsed Power and Plasma Science Conference, PPPS-2007 (34th IEEE International Conference on Plasma Science and 16th IEEE International Pulsed Power Conference)
    Abbreviated titlePPPS-2007, IPPC07
    PlaceUnited States
    CityAlbuquerque
    Period17/06/0722/06/07
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