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Effects of anodic oxidation in H2SO4 electrolyte on the biocompatibility of NiTi shape memory alloy

  • C. L. Chu
  • , R. M. Wang
  • , L. H. Yin
  • , Y. P. Pu
  • , P. H. Lin
  • , Y. S. Dong
  • , C. Y. Chung
  • , K. W K Yeung
  • , P. K. Chu

    Research output: Journal Publications and ReviewsRGC 21 - Publication in refereed journalpeer-review

    Abstract

    Effects of anodic oxidation in H2SO4 electrolyte on the biocompatibility of NiTi shape memory alloy (SMA) were investigated by characterizing surface structure, blood compatibility, wettability, release of harmful Ni ions of anodized NiTi SMA. Although titania film resulting from anodic oxidation in H2SO4 electrolyte has a porous structure, it can effectively block out-diffusion of Ni from NiTi SMA to simulated body fluid (SBF). Comparing with chemical polishing, anodic oxidation in H2SO4 electrolyte can also improve the wettability, blood compatibility, thromboresistance of NiTi SMA. © 2008 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)3512-3514
    JournalMaterials Letters
    Volume62
    Issue number20
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 31 Jul 2008

    Research Keywords

    • Anodic oxidation
    • Biocompatibility
    • NiTi
    • Shape memory materials
    • Surfaces

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