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Surface cracking of laser melted Ti-6Al-4V alloy
PublikacjaOpisano charakterystyczne cechy pękania powierzchniowego obserwowanego po nadtapianiu laserem CO2 i Nd:YAG stopu Ti-6Al-4V. Obserwowano pęknięcia niezależnie od sposobu nadtapiania, penetrujące głęboko strefę przetopioną i w niewielkim stopniu zależne od sposobu nadtapiania. Przypisano obserwowane zjawisko przemianie martenzytycznej i (lub) naprężeniom cieplnym powstającym podczas gwałtownego chłodzenia.
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The possibility of an use of laser treatment to improve the behaviour of the Ti-6Al-4V alloy
PublikacjaPrezentowana praca miała na celu stworzenie warunków ultraszybkiego chłodzenia przetopionej warstwy w obecności azotu tak, aby otrzymać twardą i gruba warstwę wierzchnią na stopie Ti-6Al-4V , najczęściej używanm stopie Ti, zawierającą struktury martenzytu i azotku tytanu.
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Influence of Laser Treatment on Microstructure of Surface Layer of the Ti-6Al-4V Alloy
PublikacjaPrzedstawiono mikrostrukturę powierzchni, przekroju i przełomu warstwy wierzchniej stopu Ti-6Al-4V uzyskanej po nadtapianiu laserem w różnym środowisku. Stwierdzono wzrost mikrotwardości stopu w warstwie nadtopionej, rozdrobnienie ziarna, a także tworzenie azotków tytanu i mikropęknięć skutkiem obecności znacznych naprężeń własnych. Grubość wytworzonych warstw osiągała wartość 1,5 mm.
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Wpływ nadtapiania laserowego w warunkach kriogenicznych na strukturę warstwy wierzchniej stopu Ti-6Al-4V = Effect of laser melting at cryogenic conditions on structure of the surface layer of the Ti-6Al-4V alloy
PublikacjaWykonano nadtapianie laserowe stopu Ti-6Al-4V zanurzonego w środowisku ciekłego azotu. Badania mikroskopowe wykazały znaczący wpływ parametrów nadtapiania na grubość, mikrostrukturę i mikrotwardośc warstwy wierzchniej.
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Nanoindentation tests titanium alloy Ti-6Al-4V after interference laser treatment
PublikacjaThe study aimed was to assess selected mechanical properties of surface layers obtained after interference laser treatment – DLIL of titanium alloy Ti-6Al-4V used for implants. The samples were melted in still air at room temperature, for this purpose Nd:YAG laser was used, the number of laser shots was variable. Next, nanoindentation tests were performed, based on which Young’s modulus and nanohardness in the obtained surface...
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Cyclic behaviour modelling of additively manufactured Ti-6Al-4V lattice structures
PublikacjaThe present work is concerned with the numerical modelling of the cyclic behaviour of Ti-6Al-4V lattice structures. In the study, diamond structures of titanium alloy produced by the additive laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) method with different degrees of relative density were used. Realistic geometric models of the studied mesostructures were generated using computed microtomography, taking into account the imperfections of the...
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The phase composition of the surface layer of laser melted Ti-6Al-4V bioalloy
PublikacjaZastosowanie metody obróbki laserowej stopów Ti zwiekszyły twardość i odporność stopu na korozję. Jednakże uzyskane warstwy były stosunkowo cieńkie. W pracy zastosowano laser o dużej mocy dla stopu schłodzonego w ciekłym azocie, aby uzyskać grubszą warstwę, która w strefie zewnętrznej złożona będzie z tlenku i azotku tytanu, ważnych faz w biostopach.
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Mechanical Properties and Residual Stress Measurements of Grade IV Titanium and Ti-6Al-4V and Ti-13Nb-13Zr Titanium Alloys after Laser Treatment
PublikacjaNowadays, surface engineering focuses on research into materials for medical applications. Titanium and its alloys are prominent, especially Ti-6Al-4V and Ti-13Nb-13Zr. Samples made of pure grade IV titanium and the titanium alloys Ti-6Al-4V and Ti-13Nb-13Zr were modified via laser treatment with laser beam frequency f = 25 Hz and laser beam power P = 1000 W during a laser pulse with duration t = 1 ms. Subsequently, to analyze...
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Image-based numerical modeling of the tensile deformation behavior and mechanical properties of additive manufactured Ti–6Al–4V diamond lattice structures
PublikacjaThis work concerns the numerical modeling of the deformation process and mechanical properties of structures obtained by the additive method laser power bed fusion (LPBF). The investigation uses diamond structures of Ti–6Al–4V titanium implantation alloy with various relative densities. To model the process of tensile deformation of the materials, geometric models were used, mapping the realistic shape of the examined structures....
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Ocena wpływu parametrów nadtapiania laserowego w warunkach kriogenicznych na strukturę warstwy wierzchniej na stopie Ti-6Al-4V
PublikacjaW pracy zostały przedstawione efekty przetapiania laserowego w warunkach kriogenicznych stopu tytanu Ti-6Al-4V. W celu określenia wpływu obróbki laserowej wykonano analizę mikrostruktury (SEM), składu fazowego (XRD), oraz pomiary mikrotwardości uzyskanych warstw. Stwierdzono, że zmiany podstawowych parametrów przetapiania laserowego - mocy wiązki lasera i prędkości skanowania istotnie wpływają na grubość i mikrostrukturę otrzymanych...
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Modyfikacja struktury i właściwości warstwy wierzchniej stopu tytanu Ti-6Al-4V otrzymywanej metod,a nadtapiania laserowego w warunkach ultraszybkiej krystalizacji
PublikacjaPokazano wyniki badań wpływu nadtapiania laserowego przy zastosowaniu różnej mocy lasera na grubość i mikrostrukturę warstwy wierzchniej oraz zużycie tribokorozyjne w roztworze Ringera. Wykazano, że nadtapianie, choć powoduje powierzchniowe spękanie, prowadzi do znacznego wzrostu odporności na zużycie tribokorozyjne. Przyczyną jest znaczny wzrost twardości materiału przy równoczesnym zacieraniu pęknięć.
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The Influence of Microstructure on the Passive Layer Chemistry and Corrosion Resistance for Some Titanium-Based Alloys
PublikacjaThe effect of microstructure and chemistry on the kinetics of passive layer growth and passivity breakdown of some Ti-based alloys, namely Ti-6Al-4V, Ti-6Al-7Nb and TC21 alloys, was studied. The rate of pitting corrosion was evaluated using cyclic polarization measurements. Chronoamperometry was applied to assess the passive layer growth kinetics and breakdown. Microstructure influence on the uniform corrosion rate of these alloys...
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Preparation of the porous biomaterial based on titanium alloy for orthopaedic implants
PublikacjaObecnie tytan i jego stopy (Ti-6Al-4V lub Ti-13Nb-13Zr) są szeroko stosowane jako biomateriały dla implantów ortopedycznych. Stale prowadzone są badania nad ich najlepszą odpornością na korozję i zużycie ścierne oraz biozgodnością i bioaktywnością. Obecne badania również skoncentrowane są na projektowaniu, wytwarzaniu i właściwościach materiałów porowatych na podstawie na przykład stopu tytanu (Ti-13Nb-13Zr), które mogą być stosowane...
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The influence of microstructure on the corrosion resistance for some titanium-based alloys
Dane BadawczeThis dataset contains scanning electron microscopy (SEM) micrographs revealing the microstructure of some Ti-based alloys, namely: Ti-6Al-4V (file name: TiV), Ti-6Al-7Nb (file name: TiNb) and TC21 (file name: TiAlSnZrMoCrNbSi) alloys and their localized corrosion as a result of passive layer breakdown in a corrosive environment, ie. 0.9% NaCl solution...
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Mathematical approach to design 3D scaffolds for the 3D printable bone implant
PublikacjaThis work demonstrates that an artificial scaffold structure can be designed to exhibit mechanical properties close to the ones of real bone tissue, thus highly reducing the stress-shielding phenomenon. In this study the scan of lumbar vertebra fragment was reproduced to create a numerical 3D model (this model was called the reference bone sample). New nine 3D scaffold samples were designed and their numerical models were created....
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Influence of laser remelting at cryogenic conditions on corrosion resistance of non-ferrous alloys
PublikacjaCelem nadtapiania laserowego elementów wytwarzanych z stopów aluminium, miedzi i tytanu jest uzyskanie wysokiej twadrości i odporności na korozję dla wydłużenia okresu ich eksploatacji w rezultacie ich szybkiej krystalizacji. Końcowa mikrostruktura, skład fazowy i właściwości wymienionych stopów zależą od parametrów obróbki laserowej oraz budowy wykresów równowagi fazowej. W artykule przedstawiono wpływ laserowego nadtapiania...
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Wpływ implantacji jonowej na wybrane właściwości użytkowe stopu Ti-13Nb-13Zr w aspekcie zastosowania na elementy trące w endoprotezach stawu biodrowego
PublikacjaOgraniczeniem stosowania stopów tytanu na implanty długookresowe, które podlegają obciążeniom zmiennym jest, oprócz zjawiska metalozy, ich stosunkowo niska odporność na zużycie poprzez tarcie. Zachodzące procesy zużycia tribologicznego na powierzchniach współpracujących elementów pary trącej ograniczają żywotność sztucznych stawów, co najczęściej jest przyczyną operacji rewizyjnych, wskutek obluzowania się elementów nośnych endoprotezy...
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Nanotubular oxide layers and hydroxyapatite coatings on ‘Ti–13Zr–13Nb’ alloy
PublikacjaThe presented research was aimed to determine the mechanical properties of the nanotubular oxide layer covered with hydroxyapatite coating. The Ti–13Zr–13Nb alloy was oxidised in 1M phosphoric acid with an addition of 0?5% HF for HF solution at 20 V voltage. The electrochemically assisted deposition of hydroxyapatite was performed at cyclic polarisation in NH4H2PO4 and CaCl2 solution at 80uC. The mechanical properties were determined...
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Prosthetic Elements Made of the Ti-13Zr-13Nb Alloy by Selective Laser Melting
PublikacjaThe fabrication of the prosthetic foundations and bridges from the Ti-13Zr-13Nb alloy is described. The process was started from CAD/CAM design of 3D models of the foundations based on scanning of patient`s mouth. Next, 3D models were transformed into *.stl files for the manufacturing stage and then the manufacturing process by means of the selective laser melting with the SLM Realizer 100 equipment was made. The intrinsic structure...
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THE USE OF THE Ti-13Zr-13Nb ALLOY POWDER FOR MANUFACTURING OF PROSTHETIC PARTS BY SELECTIVE LASER MELTING
PublikacjaThe 3D printing is a manufacturing technique belonging to the additive methods able to prepare the designed parts for various purposes. The present reasearch was aimed to fabricate the prosthetic foundations and bridges made of the new Ti-13Zr-13Nb alloy by the selective laser melting (SLM) of a metal powder. The scanning electron examinations and micro scanning tomography were used to investigate the surface quality and intrinsic...
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Effect of electron count and chemical complexity in the Ta-Nb-Hf-Zr-Ti high-entropy alloy superconductor
PublikacjaHigh-entropy alloys are made from random mixtures of principal elements on simple lattices, stabilized by a high mixing entropy. The recently discovered body-centered cubic (BCC) Ta-Nb-Hf-Zr-Ti high-entropy alloy superconductor appears to display properties of both simple crystalline intermetallics and amorphous materials; e.g., it has a well-defined superconducting transition along with an exceptional robustness against disorder....
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Determinants of the surface quality, density and dimensional correctness in selective laser melting of the Ti-13Zr-13Nb alloy
PublikacjaSelective laser melting is widely used for custom-designed elements. Successful manufacturing depends on laser treatment parameters and material features. This research aimed to determine the effects of laser power, scan time and hatch distance on surface quality, relative density and dimensional precision for cuboids made of the Ti-13Zr-13Nb alloy. The influence of energy density, energy flux and pre-heating was seen to be decisive...
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Powder metallurgy of the porous Ti-13Nb-13Zr alloy of different powder grain size
PublikacjaThe objective of the present project was to determine the effects of powder granulation (fraction of grain size) for the Ti-13Nb-13Zr alloy, produced by powder metallurgy, on its porosity, grain cohesion, compressive strength, and Young`s modulus. Two powder fractions, 45–105 µm, and 106–250 µm were applied. The 50 mass pct of NH4HCO3 was added as a space holder. The specimens were in compaction stage uniaxially pressed at pressure...
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Selective Laser Melting of Ti Alloy for Manufacturing The Prosthetic Elements
PublikacjaThe selective laser melting (SLM) is the additive manufacturing method of custom-designed parts. The used materials and the applications are various, including medicine. The titanium and its alloys are materials for which the dimensional quality, surface smoothness and no or extremely low porosity are difficult to reach. In this paper, the successful attempt to obtain by SLM the individually designed prosthetic bridges is described....
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Comparison of Properties of the Hybrid and Bilayer MWCNTs—Hydroxyapatite Coatings on Ti Alloy
PublikacjaCarbon nanotubes are proposed for reinforcement of the hydroxyapatite coatings to improve their adhesion, resistance to mechanical loads, biocompatibility, bioactivity, corrosion resistance, and antibacterial protection. So far, research has shown that all these properties are highly susceptible to the composition and microstructure of coatings. The present research is aimed at studies of multi-wall carbon nanotubes in three different...
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THE ANALYSIS OF THE INFLUENCE OF STRESS DISTRIBUTION ON WEAR PROFILE IN LUBRICATED SLIDING CONTACT OF UHMW-PE VS TITANIUM Ti-13Nb-13Zr ALLOY
PublikacjaMetal – polymer sliding contacts are a typical combination in industry and medicine. For decades such a set of materials has been the primary choice in human joints endoprosthetic technology. In this paper tribological issues of are presented from a research on the potential for practical use of Ti-13Nb-13Zr/UHMW-PE couple for orthopedic endoprosthesis. In tests on simplified models it is critically important to carefully...
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Influence of Two-Stage Anodization on Properties of the Oxide Coatings on the Ti–13Nb–13Zr Alloy
PublikacjaThe increasing demand for titanium and its alloys used for implants results in need of such innovative surface treatment that may jointly increase corrosion resistance and biocompatibility, and demonstrate antibacterial protection at no cytotoxicity. The purpose of this research was to characterize the effect of two-stage anodization, performed for 30 min in phosphoric acid, at the presence of hydrofluoric acid in the second stage....
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Electrostatic self-assembly approach in the deposition of bio-functional chitosan-based layers enriched with caffeic acid on Ti-6Al-7Nb alloys by alternate immersion
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Effect of the Cooling Time in Annealing at 350°C on the Phase Transformation Temperatures of a Ni<sub>5</sub><sub>5</sub>Ti<sub>4</sub><sub>5</sub> wt. Alloy
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Biocompatibility and Bioactivity of Load-Bearing Metallic Implants
PublikacjaThe main objective of here presented research is to develop the titanium (Ti) alloy base composite materials possessing better biocompatibility, longer lifetime and bioactivity behaviour for load-bearing implants, e.g. hip joint and knee joint endoprosthesis. The development of such materials is performed through: modeling the material behaviour in biological environment in long time and developing of new procedures for such evaluation;...
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Biocompatibility and bioactivity of load-bearing metallic implants
PublikacjaThe main objective of here presented research is to develop the titanium (Ti) alloy base composite materials possessing better biocompatibility, longer lifetime and bioactivity behaviour for load-bearing implants, e.g. hip joint and knee joint endoprosthesis. The development of such materials is performed through: modeling the material behaviour in biological environment in long time and developing of new procedures for such evaluation;...
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Cyclic Behavior of Masonry Shear Walls Retrofitted with Engineered Cementitious Composite and Pseudoelastic Shape Memory Alloy
PublikacjaThe behavior of masonry shear walls reinforced with pseudoelastic Ni–Ti shape memory alloy (SMA) strips and engineered cementitious composite (ECC) sheets is the main focus of this paper. The walls were subjected to quasi-static cyclic in-plane loads and evaluated by using Abaqus. Eight cases of strengthening of masonry walls were investigated. Three masonry walls were strengthened with different thicknesses of ECC sheets using...
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Materials Design for the Titanium Scaffold Based Implant
PublikacjaThe main objective of here presented research is a design the scaffold/porous titanium(Ti) alloy based composite material demonstrating better biocompatibility, longer lifetime andbioactivity behaviour for load-bearing implants. The development of such material is proposed bymaking a number of consecutive tasks. Modelling the mechanical, biomechanical and biologicalbehavior of porous titanium structure and an elaboration of results...
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Materials Design for the Titanium Scaffold Based Implant
PublikacjaThe main objective of here presented research is a design the scaffold/porous titanium(Ti) alloy based composite material demonstrating better biocompatibility, longer lifetime andbioactivity behaviour for load-bearing implants. The development of such material is proposed bymaking a number of consecutive tasks. Modelling the mechanical, biomechanical and biologicalbehavior of porous titanium structure and an elaboration of results...
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Insightful studies of AuCu nanostructures deposited on Ti platform: Effect of rapid thermal annealing on photoelectrochemical activity supported by synchrotron radiation studies
PublikacjaIn this work, we present the influence of annealing atmospheres during rapid thermal annealing (40◦C/s) on nanostructured Ti platforms modified by 10 nm layer of AuCu alloy obtained via magnetron sputtering. The AuCu/Ti platform annealed under hydrogen atmosphere exhibits the best photoelectrochemical activity under visible light, i.e. 27 times higher photocurrent than for pure Ti dimpled platform, and the lowest reflectance with minimum...
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Environmental degradation of titanium alloy in artificial saliva
PublikacjaThe titanium and its alloys are potentially prone to hydrogen embrittlement, including those proposed for dental implants. The research has been aimed to assess a susceptibility to environment-enhanced degradation of the Ti-13Zr-13Nb alloy in artificial saliva with or without hydrofluoric acid, subject or not to cathodic polarisation. The results have shown that even if artificial saliva is safe environment, both cathodic polarization...
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Environmental degradation of Ti alloys in artificial saliva and a role of fluorides
PublikacjaThe titanium and its alloys are potentially prone to hydrogen embrittlement, including those proposed for dental implants. The research has been aimed to assess a susceptibility to environment-enhanced degradation of the Ti-13Zr-13Nb alloy in artificial saliva with or without hydrofluoric acid, subject or not to cathodic polarisation. The results have shown that even if artificial saliva is safe environment, both cathodic polarization...
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Dissimilar autogenous TIG joint of Alloy 617 and AISI 304H steel for AUSC application
PublikacjaTo reduce costs and improve high-temperature performance in Advanced Ultra Super Critical (AUSC) boilers, it is necessary to weld austenitic steel to Inconel alloy. In this study, the autogenous tungsten inert gas (TIG) welding process was used to join Alloy 617 and an austenitic AISI 304H steel plate of thickness 5 mm. Microstructural analysis showed that the microstructure formation was uneven along the weldments, with columnar...
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Formation of Porous Structure of the Metallic Materials Used on Bone Implants
PublikacjaResearch on improvement of structure and fabrication methods of the bone implants are carried out for many years. Research are aimed to shape the structures, that will have a Young's modulus value similar to the value of the human bones Young's modulus. Depending on theporosity, Young's moduli can even be tailored to match the modulus of bone closer than solid metals can, thus reducing the problems associated with stress shielding...
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Mechanical Behavior of Bi-Layer and Dispersion Coatings Composed of Several Nanostructures on Ti Substrate
PublikacjaThree coatings suitable for biomedical applications, including the dispersion coating composed of multi-wall carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs), MWCNTs/TiO2 bi-layer coating, and MWCNTs-Cu dispersion coating, were fabricated by electrophoretic deposition (EPD) on Ti Grade II substrate. Optical microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, and nanoindentation were applied to study topography, chemical, and...
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A study of cavitation erosion resistance of an ion nitrided titanium alloy by means of the vibration and rotating disk methods
PublikacjaIn this work, a comparative analysis of the cavitation erosion resistance of the Ti– 6.7Al–2.5Mo–1.8Cr–0.5Fe–0.25Si alloy (known as brand VT3-1) before and after lowtemperature ion nitriding is carried out. Two test methods were applied, using vibrative (ASTM G-32) and rotating disk rigs, respectively. The kinetic dependences of the erosive destruction of samples of titanium alloy VT3-1 in the initial state, after ion nitriding...
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Optimization of biocorrosion resistance and mechanical properties of PM Ti–XAl–2Fe–3Cu alloys by response surface methodology
PublikacjaIn the current study, the biocorrosion resistance and mechanical properties of the Ti–XAl–2Fe–3Cu (wt%) (X = 6, 4, 2 wt%) alloy produced by powder compact extrusion of blended elemental powders were optimized by using the response surface methodology in order to gain the best combination of processing parameters. To run the optimization process, central composite design with three equal levels of oxygen, hydrogen and aluminum was...
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Mrówczan sodu z nowym pakietem inhibitorów korozji jako ekologiczny środek do odladzania infrastruktury lotniczej.
PublikacjaPrzedstawiono wyniki badań korozji kadmowej powłoki na stali oraz korozji po zanurzeniu stopów metali w mrówczanie sodu z nowym pakietem inhibitorów korozji, zawierającym synergiczną kompozycję poliasparaginianu sodu oraz imidazolu. Ponadto wyznaczono zdolność penetracji lodu przez badany układ. Właściwo- ści opracowanej kompozycji odladzającej porównano z właściwościami środków dostępnych na rynku. Uzyskane wyniki wskazują, że otrzymany...
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3D Printing of Metallic Implants
PublikacjaThe fabrication of various elements, solid and open porous structures of stainless steel and Ti alloy is described. The process was started with the design of 3D models in CAD/CAM system. The 3D models were transformed into *.stl files and then the manufacturing process of the real structures by means of the selective laser melting with the SLM Realizer 100 3D printer was made. The paper shows the porous specimens made for possible...
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Vascular stents - materials and manufacturing technologies
PublikacjaThe objective of this article is to present materials and technology for the manufacture of vascular stents with appropriate design requirements. The use of the right material is very important in implantology. A biomaterial introduced into the circulatory system must be biocompatible and hemocompatible. At the same time, it should not initiate toxic, mutagenic, or immunological reactions. Currently, 316L stainless steel (316L...
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Wytwarzanie i modyfikacja powierzchni porowatych struktur tytanowych przeznaczonych na implanty
PublikacjaCelem pracy było wytworzenie stopu Ti-13Nb-13Zr z wykorzystaniem technologii selektywnego topienia laserowego (SLM) oraz jego biofunkcjonalizacja za pomocą utleniania mikrołukowego (MAO), a następnie określenie wpływu parametrów procesowych na właściwości otrzymanych materiałów pod kątem ich zastosowania na implanty. Oceniono wpływ napięcia, natężenia i czasu procesu MAO przeprowadzanego w elektrolicie zawierającym wapń i fosfor...
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Effect of Laser Treatment on Intrinsic Mechanical Stresses in Titanium and Some of Its Alloys
PublikacjaLaser surface treatment conducted at different power levels is an option to modify titanium bone implants to produce nano- and microtopography. However, such processing can lead to excess mechanical stress within the surface layer. This research aims to calculate the level of such residual stresses after the surface processing of Ti grade IV, Ti15Mo, and Ti6Al7Nb alloys with an Nd:YAG laser. Light and scanning electron microscopies...
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Effect of double thermal and electrochemical oxidation on titanium alloys for medical applications
PublikacjaThe research focuses on the development and characterization of innovative thin hybrid oxide coatings obtained in subsequent processes of thermal (TO) and electrochemical (EO) oxidation. Four different surface modifications were investigated and the microstructure was determined, the mechanical, chemical and biological properties of the Ti-13Nb-13Zr alloy were assessed using scanning electron microscopy, X-ray dispersion analysis,...
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Nanotubular Oxide Layer Formed on Helix Surfaces of Dental Screw Implants
PublikacjaSurface modification is used to extend the life of implants. To increase the corrosion resistance and improve the biocompatibility of metal implant materials, oxidation of the Ti-13Nb- 13Zr titanium alloy was used. The samples used for the research had the shape of a helix with a metric thread, with their geometry imitating a dental implant. The oxide layer was produced by a standard electrochemical method in an environment of...
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Mechanical and Corrosion Properties of Laser Surface-Treated Ti13Nb13Zr Alloy with MWCNTs Coatings
Publikacja: Titanium and its alloys is the main group of materials used in prosthetics and implantology. Despite their popularity and many advantages associated with their biocompatibility, these materials have a few significant disadvantages. These include low biologic activity—which reduces the growth of fibrous tissue and allows loosening of the prosthesis—the possibility of metallosis and related inflammation or other allergic reactions,...