Use of powder metallurgy (PM) compacted electrodes for electrical discharge surface alloying/modification of Ti–6Al–4V alloy

Nanometer-scale surface modification of

Nanometer-scale surface modification of Ti6Al4V alloy for orthopedic applications

✍ Jianhui Xie; Ben Li Luan 📂 Article 📅 2008 🏛 John Wiley and Sons 🌐 English ⚖ 573 KB

## Abstract This communication presents a novel technology to enhance the biocompatibility of bioinert Ti6Al4V alloy as implant materials for orthopaedic application. The surface of Ti6Al4V alloy was electrochemically activated in NaOH solution to create a porous structure with nanometer topographi