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20 resultsShowing papers similar to Comparison of Biocompatible Coatings Produced by Plasma Electrolytic Oxidation on cp-Ti and Ti-Zr-Nb Superelastic Alloy
ClearCrosslinked Polymer Coatings of Poly (Acrylic Acid-co-acrylamide)/Polyethyleneimine (P(AA-co-AAm)/PEI) on Titanium Alloy with Excellent Lubrication Performance for Artificial Joints
Not relevant to microplastics — this study develops a hydrogel polymer coating for titanium alloy joint implants to reduce friction and wear, a biomedical engineering application with no connection to microplastic pollution.
Ag/ZrO2 Hybrid Coating for Tribological and Corrosion Protection of Ti45Nb Alloy in Biomedical Environments
Researchers developed an Ag/ZrO2 hybrid coating on beta-type Ti45Nb alloy using sol-gel and spin coating techniques, evaluating the coating's microstructural, mechanical, electrochemical, and tribological properties for potential biomedical applications requiring corrosion and wear protection.
Modern Innovations and Applications in Plasma Electrolytic Oxidation Coatings on Aluminum, Magnesium, and Titanium
This review covers plasma electrolytic oxidation (PEO), a technique for creating protective coatings on metals like aluminum, magnesium, and titanium. The coatings have applications in batteries, biomedical devices, water treatment, and energy production. While not directly about microplastics, the water treatment applications of PEO coatings are relevant to developing better filtration and remediation technologies for removing plastic particles from water.
Balancing Porosity and Mechanical Properties of Titanium Samples to Favor Cellular Growth against Bacteria
Researchers studied how adding porosity to titanium implants affects their mechanical strength and resistance to bacterial infection. The study focuses on orthopedic implants and has no direct relevance to microplastics or environmental contamination.
Improvement of CoCr Alloy Characteristics by Ti-Based Carbonitride Coatings Used in Orthopedic Applications
Researchers examined the in vitro corrosion behavior of titanium-based carbonitride coatings applied to cobalt-chromium alloys used in orthopedic implants, assessing how the coatings affect alloy characteristics in a simulated biological environment. The study evaluated coating microstructure and corrosion resistance to determine suitability for improving biocompatibility and longevity of implanted biomaterials.
Surface Modification and Alloying of Aluminum and Titanium Alloys with Low-Energy, High-Current Electron Beams
This materials engineering paper reviews surface modification of aluminum and titanium alloys using pulsed electron beams to create nanocrystalline surface alloys with improved properties. This is a materials science study with no relevance to microplastic pollution.
Antifouling Behavior of Copper-Modified Titania Nanotube Surfaces
This paper is not about microplastics; it investigates copper-modified titania nanotube surfaces as antifouling coatings for orthopedic implants to reduce bacterial adhesion and implant-associated infections.
Research Progress on Electrochemical Oxidaiton of Aqueous Organic Pollutants Through Ti/SnO2-Sb Anodes
Despite its title referencing electrochemical oxidation of organic pollutants, this paper studies how titanium-based anodes (Ti/SnO2-Sb) can be improved for breaking down industrial dyes, pharmaceuticals, and petrochemical wastewater — not microplastic pollution. It examines electrode fabrication and modification strategies for advanced water treatment and is not relevant to microplastics or human health.
Direct Correlations among the Grain Size, Texture, and Indentation Behavior of Nanocrystalline Nickel Coatings
Researchers studied how grain size affects the mechanical properties of nanocrystalline nickel coatings. This materials science paper is unrelated to environmental microplastics.
The Effect of Initial Annealing Microstructures on the Forming Characteristics of Ti–4Al–2V Titanium Alloy
This materials science study investigated how pre-treatment processes affect the plastic forming behavior of a titanium alloy used in aerospace applications. It is an engineering paper unrelated to environmental microplastics.
Hot Deformation Behavior and Processing Maps of a New Ti-6Al-2Nb-2Zr-0.4B Titanium Alloy
This materials science study characterized the high-temperature deformation behavior of a new titanium alloy used in aerospace and industrial applications. It has no direct relevance to microplastic or environmental health research.
Effects of Pore Morphology and Bone Ingrowth on Mechanical Properties of Microporous Titanium as an Orthopaedic Implant Material
This biomedical engineering study examined how pore size, shape, and bone ingrowth affect the mechanical properties of porous titanium used in orthopedic implants, using both experimental testing and computer simulations. This is a biomedical engineering study with no direct relevance to environmental microplastics.
Enhanced Fatigue Strength of Commercially Pure Ti Processed by Rotary Swaging
This materials science study found that processing commercially pure titanium by rotary swaging to refine its grain structure significantly improved its fatigue strength and resistance to crack growth. The research is focused on metal alloy engineering with no relevance to microplastic pollution.
Effect of Cobalt and Chromium Content on Microstructure and Properties of WC-Co-Cr Coatings Prepared by High-Velocity Oxy-Fuel Spraying
Not relevant to microplastics — this materials science paper investigates how cobalt and chromium ratios affect the hardness and corrosion resistance of tungsten carbide coatings applied by high-velocity oxygen fuel spraying.
Corrosion of Titanium Electrode Used for Solar Saline Electroflotation
This paper is not relevant to microplastics; it examines corrosion behavior of titanium electrodes used in solar-powered saline electroflotation water treatment systems.
Improving Pure Titanium’s Biological and Mechanical Characteristics through ECAP and Micro-Arc Oxidation Processes
Researchers enhanced commercially pure titanium's mechanical and biological properties for biomedical implants using equal-channel angular pressing combined with micro-arc oxidation, improving its feasibility as an alternative to titanium alloys.
On Structural Sensitivity of Young’s Modulus of Ni-Rich Ti-Ni Alloy
This study examined how grain size and heat treatment affect Young's modulus in nickel-rich titanium-nickel alloy for bone implant applications. This is a materials science paper focused on biomedical alloys with no direct relevance to microplastics or environmental health.
Surface Treatment on Physical Properties and Biocompatibility of Orthodontic Power Chains
A surface treatment technique was developed to improve the performance and appearance of orthodontic power chains (dental devices made of polymer). While involving polymer materials, this study is not directly related to environmental microplastics.
Metal-Doping Induced Catalytic Suitability of CoWO4@3D-Printed Electrode for Nitrate Reduction Coupled Glycerol Oxidation
Not relevant to microplastics — this paper is about engineering metal-doped electrodes for electrochemical conversion of nitrate to ammonia, with no connection to plastic pollution.
Characterization in respect to degradation of titanium‐coated polypropylene surgical mesh explanted from humans
Researchers analyzed titanium-coated polypropylene surgical mesh samples explanted from human patients to assess whether the titanium coating protects against degradation. Using multiple analytical techniques including infrared spectroscopy and electron microscopy, the study examined how the mesh materials changed during clinical use, providing the first characterization of residual material properties in Ti-coated mesh post-implantation.