Unlocking the potential of titanium and its alloys: A mini-review on innovative surface modification techniques
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Abstract
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.
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OpenAlex topics: Titanium Alloys Microstructure and Properties · Bone Tissue Engineering Materials · Additive Manufacturing Materials and Processes
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Department of Mechanical Engineering, Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology, Sikkim Manipal University 1 , Sikkim,
Centre for Distance and Online Education, Sikkim Manipal University 2 , Sikkim,
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Dream Institute of Technology 3 , Kolkata 700104,
Centre of Research Impact and Outreach, Chitkara University 4 , Rajpura 140417, Punjab,
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Jimma Institute of Technology 5 , Jimma University, Jimma,
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