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Formation of a nano-pattering NiTi surface with Ni-depleted superficial layer to promote corrosion resistance and endothelial cell-material interaction

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Zirconium ion implantation was performed on NiTi alloy to suppress Ni ion release as well as to improve corrosion resistance and cell-material interaction. A thicker Ni-depleted nano-scale composite layer formed after Zr implantation and the corrosion resistance was evidently increased in aspects of increased E br − E corr (difference between corrosion potential and breakdown potential) and decreased corrosion current density. 2.5/2 NiTi sample possessed the highest E br − E corr, more than 500 mV higher than that of untreated NiTi, suggesting a significant improvement on pitting corrosion resistance. Ni ion release rate of Zr–NiTi was decreased due to the depletion of Ni in the superficial surface layer and the diffusion resistance effect of the ZrO2/TiO2 nano-film. Increased surface wettability induced by increased surface roughness was obtained after Zr implantation. Zr–NiTi samples were found to be favorable to endothelial cells (ECs) proliferation, especially after 5 and 7 days culture.

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This work is supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC), No. 50971007 and 51171009. Yan Li acknowledges the Program for New Century Excellent Talents in University (NCET-09-0024).

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  1. School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beihang University, #37, Xueyuan Road, Beijing, 100191, People’s Republic of China

    Tingting Zhao, Yan Li & Xinqing Zhao

  2. Beijing Key Laboratory for Advanced Functional Materials and Thin Film Technology, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, People’s Republic of China

    Tingting Zhao & Xinqing Zhao

  3. Key Laboratory of Aerospace Materials and Performance (Ministry of Education), Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, People’s Republic of China

    Yan Li

  4. School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, 639798, Singapore

    Yun Xia & Subbu S. Venkatraman

  5. School of Chemistry and Environment, Beihang Univeristy, Beijing, 100191, People’s Republic of China

    Yan Xiang

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Zhao, T., Li, Y., Xia, Y. et al. Formation of a nano-pattering NiTi surface with Ni-depleted superficial layer to promote corrosion resistance and endothelial cell-material interaction. J Mater Sci: Mater Med 24, 105–114 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10856-012-4777-1

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