Ultraviolet-enhanced wettability and bioactivity of self-organized TiO 2 nanotube layer

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Abstract

TiO2 nanotube layer was prepared by anodic oxidation of commercial pure Ti in aqueous solutions containing 1M (NH4) 2SO4 and 0.5 wt% NH4F. The as-anodized layer consists of self-organized TiO2 nanotubes with amorphous structure, which transforms to anatase after annealing at 450 °C for 3 h. The annealing treatment of the nanotube layer can significantly enhance its hydrophilicity and bioactivity. Furthermore, UV irradiation of the annealed TiO2 nanotube layer does not alter its surface morphology and phase component, however, can improve hydrophilicity and bioactivity. The enhanced hydrophilicity and bioactivity are thought to result from the abundant basic Ti-OH groups on the UV-irradiated TiO2 nanotube layer.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationINEC 2010 - 2010 3rd International Nanoelectronics Conference, Proceedings
Pages820-821
Number of pages2
DOIs
StatePublished - 2010
Event2010 3rd International Nanoelectronics Conference, INEC 2010 - Hongkong, China
Duration: 3 Jan 20108 Jan 2010

Publication series

NameINEC 2010 - 2010 3rd International Nanoelectronics Conference, Proceedings

Conference

Conference2010 3rd International Nanoelectronics Conference, INEC 2010
Country/TerritoryChina
CityHongkong
Period3/01/108/01/10

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