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61,005 resultsShowing papers similar to Improvement of CoCr Alloy Characteristics by Ti-Based Carbonitride Coatings Used in Orthopedic Applications
ClearComparison of Biocompatible Coatings Produced by Plasma Electrolytic Oxidation on cp-Ti and Ti-Zr-Nb Superelastic Alloy
This biomedical engineering study compared the properties of surface coatings applied to titanium and titanium-zirconium-niobium alloys for use as medical implants. The research aims to improve implant biocompatibility and reduce infection risk, with no direct relevance to microplastic or environmental research.
Corrosion and Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy of Thin TiALN and TiCN PVD Coatings for Protection of Ballast Water Screen Filters
Researchers evaluated the corrosion resistance of titanium-based coatings applied to stainless steel mesh under simulated marine conditions. Corrosion-resistant materials are relevant to the design of durable marine monitoring equipment, including tools used to sample and filter microplastics from seawater.
Crosslinked 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.
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.
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.
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.
Exploring Sustainable Coating Solutions for Applications in Highly Corrosive Environments
This review evaluates sustainable alternatives to petroleum-based polymer coatings for protecting carbon steel from corrosion, examining bio-based and recycled materials as replacements for conventional multilayer paint systems.
Microwave synthesized complex concentrated alloy coatings: Plausible solution to cavitation induced erosion-corrosion
Researchers developed complex concentrated alloy (high entropy alloy) coatings on stainless steel using microwave processing and tested their resistance to cavitation erosion-corrosion in saline solution, finding that the equimolar AlCoCrFeNi composition achieved the best performance due to optimal hardness, fracture toughness, and stable passive layer formation.
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.
On Structural Sensitivity Of Young’s Modulus Of Ni-Rich Ti-Ni Alloy
This study explored how varying the initial microstructure and aging-induced precipitation in a Ni-rich Ti-50.8 at% Ni alloy modulates its Young's modulus over a wide range, providing guidance for tailoring implant materials to match the mechanical properties of bone.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Dynamic Processes of Substructural Rearrangement under Friction of Carbon Steel
This study examined how heat treatment affects the friction and wear properties of medium carbon steel, linking material microstructure to tribological performance. The research is focused on materials engineering with limited direct relevance to microplastic pollution or human health.
СТРУКТУРА И СВОЙСТВА СТАРЕЮЩЕГО СПЛАВА ПОСЛЕ ИОННОЙ ИМПЛАНТАЦИИ
This Russian-language study investigates how ion implantation modifies the surface structure and properties of aging metal alloys. While focused on materials science, ion implantation techniques are also being explored for improving plastic durability and reducing the rate at which plastics shed microparticles.
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.
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.