Insights into nano-ZrO<sub>2</sub> reinforced self-antibacterial Ti–3Cu composites <i>via</i> laser metal deposition: content-optimized bioactive nano-ZrO<sub>2</sub> integrated for wear resistance, <i>in vitro</i> antibacterial and biological properties
Ming‐Chun Zhao, Zhiyong Shi, Xin Li, Chunyang Zhao, Wenze Wang, Dengfeng Yin, Andrej Atrens
Abstract
A structure–performance–function-integrated concept to prepare implantable x ZrO 2 /Ti–3Cu composites using laser metal deposition, giving Ti-based materials improved wear-resistance, antibacterial properties and biological functionality.
Topics & Concepts
Materials scienceNano-Composite materialMetalWear resistanceDeposition (geology)MetallurgyBiologySedimentPaleontologyTitanium Alloys Microstructure and PropertiesAdvanced materials and compositesBone Tissue Engineering Materials