Surface enhancement of Ti-6Al-4V fabricated by selective laser melting on bone-like apatite formation

• Main Authors: Aufa, A. N., Hassan, Mohamad Zaki, Ismail, Zarini, Harun, Norhaslinda, Ren, James, Sadali, Mohd. Faizal
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Editora Ltda 2022
• Subjects: T Technology (General)
• Online Access: http://eprints.utm.my/103413/1/MohamadZakiHassan2022_SurfaceEnhancementofTie6Ale4VFabricated.pdf; http://eprints.utm.my/103413/; http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jmrt.2022.06.135

Medical grade Ti–6Al–4V implants fabricated using selective laser melting (SLM) are recognized as a commercial biomaterial used for bone repairs and fracture fixation. However, there have been cases of failed bone remodeling and implant infections caused by deficient osteointegration. To improve ost...