Abstract
Ni-Ti-O nanoporous film with pore diameters of 60–75 nm are produced anodically on NiTi in ethylene glycol containing 5–10 vol% H2O and 0.15–0.3 M NaCl at 10–20 V. The film fabricated in the NaCl-containing electrolyte are much thinner than those prepared in the HCl-containing electrolyte under similar experimental conditions, implying proper amount of H+ in the electrolyte accelerates formation of the nanopores. Moreover, the experimental conditions to grow Ni-Ti-O nanoporous film on NiTi are not proper for pure Ti and Ni. The film of 1.9 μm in thickness exhibits good cytocompatibility thus is suitable for biomedical applications.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 136-145 |
Journal | Surface and Coatings Technology |
Volume | 321 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 15 Jul 2017 |
Research Keywords
- Anodization
- Corrosion
- Cytocompatibility
- Nanoporous film
- Nickel-titanium alloy