Advances in Titanium Alloy: Surface Modification and Biomedical Applications
A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Biomaterials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 June 2024 | Viewed by 991
Special Issue Editors
Interests: biomaterials; corrosion; tribocorrosion; Ti surface modifications
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Metals is launching a new Special Issue entitled "Advances in Titanium Alloy: Surface Modification and Biomedical Application". This Special Issue will offer an opportunity to showcase the most recent experimental and theoretical progress in this progressive field.
Metallic materials constitute approximately three-quarters of biomedical implant materials. Thanks to their excellent combination of chemical, mechanical, and electrochemical properties, starting from the middle of the last century, Ti and its alloys have been widely used for various biomedical applications, along with a wide range of industries and applications. Despite the numerous advantages of titanium-based biomaterials, several clinical issues remain, including low tribocorrosion resistance resulting in the release of metallic ions and wear debris, an elastic modulus mismatch between implants and bone leading to bone resorption, bio-inertness that can hinder osteointegration, and lack of antimicrobial activity that can increase the risk of infection. In order to address these issues, state-of-the-art implants are being produced through various mechanical, physical, chemical, electrochemical, and biochemical surface modification techniques, resulting in surfaces that feature different compositions, architectures, topographies, and more. Recent research is largely devoted to the formation of bio-multifunctional surfaces in order to increase osteoconductive capabilities, enhance tribo-electrochemical resistance, reduce biomechanical incompatibility, and possess antimicrobial characteristics while maintaining necessary mechanical strength. In addition to exploring the possibilities of multi-functionality, further progress in the field of advanced surface modifications is also focused on the development of smart functionality with the ability to respond to external stimuli and actively control its environment.
We welcome your contributions to this Special Issue in the form of a short communication, research article, or review article.
Dr. Alexandra C. Alves
Dr. Fatih Toptan
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- titanium
- Ti alloys
- surfaces treatments
- biocompatibility
