Abstract
Anodic oxidation was conducted to Ti-Nb-Sn biometallic alloy for the purpose of giving photo-induced properties without losing the low Young's modulus of the alloy. The anodic oxide consists of primary TiO2 with small amounts of Nb2O5 and SnO. Rutile-structured TiO 2 prepared in an electrolyte solution containing 1.2 M sulfuric acid exhibits photocatalytic activity and superhydrophilicity under ultraviolet (UV) light illumination, and superhydrophilicity in the absence of UV light illumination. The Young's modulus of Ti-Nb-Sn alloy with anodic oxide demonstrates a low value of approximately 50 GPa, which expands its application of the alloy as biomedical materials by adding photocatalytic sterilization function.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 276-283 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Thin Solid Films |
Volume | 519 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2010 Oct 29 |
Keywords
- Anodic oxidation
- Crystal structure
- Photocatalysis
- Ti alloys
- Titanium oxide
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
- Surfaces and Interfaces
- Surfaces, Coatings and Films
- Metals and Alloys
- Materials Chemistry