Mechanical Properties of Nanoceramic Zirconia Coatings on NiTi Orthodontic Wires

2016 ◽  
Vol 97 ◽  
pp. 147-152 ◽  
Author(s):  
Natalia Isabel de Azevedo Lopes ◽  
Leandro de Arruda Santos ◽  
Vicente Tadeu Lopes Buono

Nickel-titanium (NiTi) alloys have been largely applied in biomedical devices due to their special properties of superelasticity and shape memory. Even though NiTi generally displays good corrosion resistance and biocompatibility, mechanical fatigue and fretting-corrosion resistance remain important challenges in a number of applications, since it can accelerate nickel ions releasing, that have been reported as cytotoxic, mutagenic, and allergenic. This study aims to develop an appropriate coating to help delaying crack nucleation and corrosion in NiTi alloys. Zirconia (ZrO2) coating stands as a good candidate to improve the corrosion and wear resistance of metallic substrates and, in this work, it was obtained by electrodeposition on NiTi superelastic and shape memory orthodontic wires. The surface morphology and the chemical composition of the coated samples were evaluated using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) with energy dispersive X-ray spectrometry (EDS), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and atomic force microscopy (AFM). The mechanical response was evaluated by three-point bending tests. The results showed that the ZrO2 layer was uniform and well adhered to the NiTi subtract. Additionally, it was observed that this coating was capable of undergoing severe deformation without cracking, indicating a potential increase in fatigue resistance of the conjugate.

2013 ◽  
Vol 662 ◽  
pp. 84-87
Author(s):  
Yong Jiang ◽  
Jian Cheng Deng ◽  
Yan Huai Ding ◽  
Jiu Ren Yin ◽  
Ping Zhang

MnO2 nanowires with large aspect ratio were successfully synthesized via a hydrothermal method. In this method, Mn(NO3)2 was as a source of manganese and NH4NO3 as an oxidant. The structure and morphology of the MnO2 nanowires were characterized by X ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscope (SEM). Their lateral elastic modulus was characterized via a nanoscale three-point bending test by atomic force microscopy (AFM) equipped with picoforce. The results indicate that the crystal form of MnO2 was β-MnO2. The elastic modulus of the nanowires decreased with the increase in nanowire diameter. This elastic modulus was in the range of 33.36-77.84GPa as the diameter ranged from 240 to 185nm.


2015 ◽  
Vol 60 (4) ◽  
pp. 2715-2720
Author(s):  
P. Zygoń ◽  
M. Gwoździk ◽  
J. Peszke ◽  
Z. Nitkiewicz

The paper presents properties of polymer composites reinforced with carbon nanotubes (CNT) containing various mixtures of dispersion. Acrylates of different particle size and viscosity were used to produce composites. The mechanical strength of composites was determined by three-point bending tests. The roughness parameter of composites was determined with a profilometer and compared with the roughness parameter determined via atomic force microscopy (AFM). Also X-ray studies (phase composition analysis, crystallite sizes determination) were carried out on these composites. Measurements of the surface topography using the Tapping Mode method were performed, acquiring the data on the height and on the phase imaging. The change of intensity, crystallite size and half-value width of main reflections originating from carbon within the composites have been determined using the X-ray analysis. The density of each obtained composite was determined as well as the resistivity at room temperature. The density of composites is quite satisfactory and ranges from 0.27 to 0.35 g/cm3. Different composites vary not only in strength but also in density. Different properties were achieved by the use of various dispersions. Carbon nanotubes constituting the reinforcement for a polymer composite improve the mechanical properties and conductivity composite.


2014 ◽  
Vol 1712 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas W. Cornelius ◽  
Zhe Ren ◽  
Francesca Mastropietro ◽  
Simon Langlais ◽  
Anton Davydok ◽  
...  

ABSTRACTA scanning force microscope for in situ nanofocused X-ray studies (SFINX) has been developed which can be installed on diffractometers at synchrotron beamlines allowing for the combination with various techniques such as coherent X-ray diffraction and fluorescence. The capabilities of this device are demonstrated on Cu nanowires and on Au islands grown on sapphire (0001). The sample topography, crystallinity, and elemental distribution of the same area are investigated by recording simultaneously an AFM image, a scanning X-ray diffraction map, and a fluorescence map. Additionally, the mechanical response of Au islands is studied by in situ indentation tests employing the AFM-tip and recording 2D X-ray diffraction patterns during mechanical loading.


2008 ◽  
Vol 33-37 ◽  
pp. 925-930 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ji Jia Xie ◽  
Xiao Lei Wu ◽  
You Shi Hong

The mechanism of fatigue crack nucleation for nanocrystalline (nc) nickel was experimentally investigated in this paper. The samples of electrodeposited nc nickel were loaded cyclically by using a three point bending instrument at first. Then, atomic force microscopy (AFM) was used to scanning the sample surface after fatigue testing. The results indicated that, after fatigue testing, there are vortex-like cells with an average size of 108nm appeared along the crack on nc nickel sample. And, the roughness of sample surface increased with the maximum stress at the surface


Processes ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (8) ◽  
pp. 506 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sadaqat Ali ◽  
Ahmad Majdi Abdul Rani ◽  
Riaz Ahmad Mufti ◽  
Farooq I. Azam ◽  
Sri Hastuty ◽  
...  

In the past, 316L stainless steel (SS) has been the material of choice for implant manufacturing. However, the leaching of nickel ions from the SS matrix limits its usefulness as an implant material. In this study, an efficient approach for controlling the leaching of ions and improving its properties is presented. The composition of SS was modified with the addition of boron and niobium, which was followed by sintering in nitrogen atmosphere for 8 h. The X-ray diffraction (XRD) results showed the formation of strong nitrides, indicating the diffusion of nitrogen into the SS matrix. The X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) analysis revealed that a nitride layer was deposited on the sample surface, thereby helping to control the leaching of metal ions. The corrosion resistance of the alloy systems in artificial saliva solution indicated minimal weight loss, indicating improved corrosion resistance. The cytotoxicity assessment of the alloy system showed that the developed modified stainless steel alloys are compatible with living cells and can be used as implant materials.


2020 ◽  
Vol 299 ◽  
pp. 100-106 ◽  
Author(s):  
D.I. Tishkevich ◽  
A.I. Vorobjova ◽  
Denis A. Vinnik

Ni nanopillars (Ni NPs) composite materials formation technology was presented. The morphological and structural properties of the composite material were investigated using scanning electron microscopy, atomic force microscopy, X-ray diffraction. The corrosion resistance of the nanocomposite materials has been studied by potentiodynamic polarization curves analysis. The composite represents the array of vertically ordered Ni NPs with the identical size in alumina matrix. XRD investigation indicates that Ni NPs are polynanocrystalline material. It has been shown that Ni NPs and the composite material have sufficient corrosion resistance in a 0.9% aqueous NaCl solution. Porous alumina matrix is the neutral and protective component of the composite. These nanocomposite materials can be excellent candidates for practical use in different applications.


1998 ◽  
Vol 120 (5) ◽  
pp. 676-685 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. Raboud

Shape-memory alloys have properties that make them well suited to a variety of applications. One application for which their unique combination of properties (large elastic range, low modulus of elasticity, ability to deliver nearly constant forces over a wide range of deformations) seems ideally suited is for orthodontic retraction appliances where these properties are very desirable. The mechanical response of shape-memory alloys is modeled by a simple constitutive model that captures the essential superelastic behavior of the shape-memory wires. An initial value approach that iteratively converges to the appropriate boundary conditions is utilized to deliver numerical solutions. Qualitative agreement is shown with previous experimental works. The possible benefits of using such wires in an orthodontic retraction appliance are then investigated.


2012 ◽  
Vol 3 (6) ◽  
pp. 34-38
Author(s):  
Raimonda Lukauskaitė ◽  
Algirdas Vaclovas Valiulis

Thin cathode layers of 200 nm thickness of Mg-Al and Mg-Al-Zr alloys and pure Zr were formed on glass substrates using a magnetron sputtering technique. X-ray diffraction and atomic force microscopy were used for structure and morphology analysis of magnetron sputtered alloys. The corrosion resistance of the sputtered Mg-Al and Mg-Al-Zr coatings in 0.1 M (NH4)3BO3 and 0.1 M NaCl solution (pH = 8.6), was evaluated according to anodic polarization behavior. Santrauka Plonos, 1–2 μm storio, Mg-Al ir Mg-Al-Zr lydinių ir gryno Zr dangos buvo suformuotos ant stiklinių padėklų magnetroninio nusodinimo metodu. Šių dangų struktūra ir morfologija tirta fizikiniais analizės metodais: rentgeno spindulių difrakcija (toliau – RSD) ir atominės jėgos mikroskopija (toliau – AJM). Korozinis dangų atsparumas vertintas veikiant 0,1 M NH4BO3 ir 0,1 M NaCl tirpalu (pH = 8,6), be to, atlikti anodinės poliarizacijos tyrimai. Magnetroniniu būdu nusodintų dangų korozinis atsparumas lygintas su tradiciniais metalurginiais metodais pagamintų cirkonio ir Mg-Al lydinių koroziniu atsparumu. Nustatytos koreliacijos tarp lydinių struktūros ir korozinio atsparumo.


2011 ◽  
Vol 264-265 ◽  
pp. 1519-1525 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Saremi ◽  
M. Abouie

Pulse electrodeposition was used to produce nanocrystalline (nc) copper from copper sulfate electrolyte with saccharin as additive. The grain size of nanocrystalline coatings was determined using x-ray diffraction and atomic force microscopy (AFM) which was about 30 nm. Microcrystalline copper deposits were also produced by direct current electrodeposition processes and compared with pulse plated ones. Corrosion behavior of the coatings was investigated using polarization and Impedance measurements in different solutions. The oxidation test was carried out at 650°C in an electrical furnace. It was demonstrated that the nanocrystalline film was markedly superior to regularly grained films made by direct current (DC) plating; nanocrystalline deposits show higher corrosion resistance and much higher oxidation resistance.


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