Unlocking the potential of titanium and its alloys: A mini-review on innovative surface modification techniques

Titanium and its alloys are widely utilized in various fields, such as biomedical and aerospace, and in other industrial applications. However, its surface modification is essential to further enrich its properties to enhance its effectiveness. Researchers across the globe are continuously working o...

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Published inAIP Advances Vol. 14; no. 10; pp. 100705 - 100705-8
Main Authors Shivakoti, Ishwer, Bhowmik, Abhijit, Santhosh, A. Johnson
Format Book Review Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Melville American Institute of Physics 01.10.2024
AIP Publishing LLC
Subjects
Biocompatibility
Corrosion resistance
Corrosion resistant alloys
Corrosive wear
Industrial applications
Surgical implants
Thermal resistance
Titanium base alloys
Wear resistance
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Summary:Titanium and its alloys are widely utilized in various fields, such as biomedical and aerospace, and in other industrial applications. However, its surface modification is essential to further enrich its properties to enhance its effectiveness. Researchers across the globe are continuously working on a variety of surface modification methods to enhance the properties of titanium and its alloys. This paper presents a comprehensive review of surface modification methods utilized for titanium and its alloys. Some of the important modification techniques discussed in this paper includes mechanical, chemical, electrochemical, thermal, and physical surface modification methods. This paper also provides insights into surface modification methods in terms of improving corrosion and wear resistance, biocompatibility, and hardness of titanium and its alloys.
ISSN:2158-3226
2158-3226
DOI:10.1063/5.0232727