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Mace AO, Kurtz MA, Gilbert JL. Fretting and Fretting Corrosion Behavior of Additively Manufactured Ti-6Al-4V and Ti-Nb-Zr Alloys in Air and Physiological Solutions. J Funct Biomater 2024; 15:38. [PMID: 38391891 PMCID: PMC10889821 DOI: 10.3390/jfb15020038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2023] [Revised: 01/31/2024] [Accepted: 02/02/2024] [Indexed: 02/24/2024] Open
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Additive manufacturing (AM) of orthopedic implants has increased in recent years, providing benefits to surgeons, patients, and implant companies. Both traditional and new titanium alloys are under consideration for AM-manufactured implants. However, concerns remain about their wear and corrosion (tribocorrosion) performance. In this study, the effects of fretting corrosion were investigated on AM Ti-29Nb-21Zr (pre-alloyed and admixed) and AM Ti-6Al-4V with 1% nano yttria-stabilized zirconia (nYSZ). Low cycle (100 cycles, 3 Hz, 100 mN) fretting and fretting corrosion (potentiostatic, 0 V vs. Ag/AgCl) methods were used to compare these AM alloys to traditionally manufactured AM Ti-6Al-4V. Alloy and admixture surfaces were subjected to (1) fretting in the air (i.e., small-scale reciprocal sliding) and (2) fretting corrosion in phosphate-buffered saline (PBS) using a single diamond asperity (17 µm radius). Wear track depth measurements, fretting currents and scanning electron microscopy/energy dispersive spectroscopy (SEM/EDS) analysis of oxide debris revealed that pre-alloyed AM Ti-29Nb-21Zr generally had greater wear depths after 100 cycles (4.67 +/- 0.55 µm dry and 5.78 +/- 0.83 µm in solution) and higher fretting currents (0.58 +/- 0.07 µA). A correlation (R2 = 0.67) was found between wear depth and the average fretting currents with different alloys located in different regions of the relationship. No statistically significant differences were observed in wear depth between in-air and in-PBS tests. However, significantly higher amounts of oxygen (measured by oxygen weight % by EDS analysis of the debris) were embedded within the wear track for tests performed in PBS compared to air for all samples except the ad-mixed Ti-29Nb-21Zr (p = 0.21). For traditional and AM Ti-6Al-4V, the wear track depths (dry fretting: 2.90 +/- 0.32 µm vs. 2.51 +/- 0.51 μm, respectively; fretting corrosion: 2.09 +/- 0.59 μm vs. 1.16 +/- 0.79 μm, respectively) and fretting current measurements (0.37 +/- 0.05 μA vs. 0.34 +/- 0.05 μA, respectively) showed no significant differences. The dominant wear deformation process was plastic deformation followed by cyclic extrusion of plate-like wear debris at the end of the stroke, resulting in ribbon-like extruded material for all alloys. While previous work documented improved corrosion resistance of Ti-29Nb-21Zr in simulated inflammatory solutions over Ti-6Al-4V, this work does not show similar improvements in the relative fretting corrosion resistance of these alloys compared to Ti-6Al-4V.
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- Annsley O Mace
- Clemson-Medical University of South Carolina Bioengineering Program, Department of Bioengineering, Clemson University, Charleston, SC 29464, USA
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- Clemson-Medical University of South Carolina Bioengineering Program, Department of Bioengineering, Clemson University, Charleston, SC 29464, USA
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- Clemson-Medical University of South Carolina Bioengineering Program, Department of Bioengineering, Clemson University, Charleston, SC 29464, USA
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Li Y, Zhou Z, He Y. Tribocorrosion and Surface Protection Technology of Titanium Alloys: A Review. Materials (Basel) 2023; 17:65. [PMID: 38203919 PMCID: PMC10779822 DOI: 10.3390/ma17010065] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2023] [Revised: 11/28/2023] [Accepted: 12/13/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024]
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Titanium alloy has the advantages of high specific strength, good corrosion resistance, and biocompatibility and is widely used in marine equipment, biomedicine, aerospace, and other fields. However, the application of titanium alloy in special working conditions shows some shortcomings, such as low hardness and poor wear resistance, which seriously affect the long life and safe and reliable service of the structural parts. Tribocorrosion has been one of the research hotspots in the field of tribology in recent years, and it is one of the essential factors affecting the application of passivated metal in corrosive environments. In this work, the characteristics of the marine and human environments and their critical tribological problems are analyzed, and the research connotation of tribocorrosion of titanium alloy is expounded. The research status of surface protection technology for titanium alloy in marine and biological environments is reviewed, and the development direction and trends in surface engineering of titanium alloy are prospected.
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- Yang Li
- School of Nuclear Equipment and Nuclear Engineering, Yantai University, Yantai 264005, China;
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- School of Nuclear Equipment and Nuclear Engineering, Yantai University, Yantai 264005, China;
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- State Key Laboratory of Tribology, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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Chepelova N, Antoshin A, Voloshin S, Usanova A, Efremov Y, Makeeva M, Evlashin S, Stepanov M, Turkina A, Timashev P. Oral Galvanism Side Effects: Comparing Alloy Ions and Galvanic Current Effects on the Mucosa-like Model. J Funct Biomater 2023; 14:564. [PMID: 38132818 PMCID: PMC10744021 DOI: 10.3390/jfb14120564] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2023] [Revised: 12/05/2023] [Accepted: 12/07/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023] Open
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The interaction of different dental alloys with the oral environment may cause severe side effects (e.g., burning sensation, inflammatory reactions, carcinogenesis) as a result of oral galvanism. However, the pathogenesis of side effects associated with oral galvanism is still unclear, and the effects of direct current and alloy corrosion ions are considered potentially contributing factors. Therefore, the aim of this study was to systemically compare the damaging effects of (1) galvanism as a synergistic process (direct current + corrosion ions), (2) direct current separately, and (3) corrosion ions separately on an in vitro mucosa-like model based on a cell line of immortalized human keratinocytes (HaCaTs) to reveal the factors playing a pivotal role in dental alloys side effects. For this, we chose and compared the dental alloys with the highest risk of oral galvanism: Ti64-AgPd and NiCr-AgPd. We showed that galvanic current may be the leading damaging factor in the cytotoxic processes associated with galvanic coupling of metallic intraoral appliances in the oral cavity, especially in the short-term period (28 days). However, the contribution of corrosion ions (Ni2+) to the synergistic toxicity was also shown, and quite possibly, in the long term, it could be no less dangerous.
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- Natalia Chepelova
- Institute for Regenerative Medicine, Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, 8-2 Trubetskaya St., Moscow 119048, Russia; (N.C.); (S.V.); (A.U.); (Y.E.); (P.T.)
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- Institute for Regenerative Medicine, Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, 8-2 Trubetskaya St., Moscow 119048, Russia; (N.C.); (S.V.); (A.U.); (Y.E.); (P.T.)
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- Institute for Regenerative Medicine, Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, 8-2 Trubetskaya St., Moscow 119048, Russia; (N.C.); (S.V.); (A.U.); (Y.E.); (P.T.)
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- Institute for Regenerative Medicine, Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, 8-2 Trubetskaya St., Moscow 119048, Russia; (N.C.); (S.V.); (A.U.); (Y.E.); (P.T.)
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- Institute for Regenerative Medicine, Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, 8-2 Trubetskaya St., Moscow 119048, Russia; (N.C.); (S.V.); (A.U.); (Y.E.); (P.T.)
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- Therapeutic Dentistry Department, Institute for Dentistry, Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, 8-2 Trubetskaya Str., Moscow 119048, Russia; (M.M.); (A.T.)
- Conservative Dentistry Department, RUDN University, 6 Miklukho-Maklaya Street, Moscow 117198, Russia
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- Center for Materials Technologies, Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology, Moscow 121205, Russia;
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- Department of Dental Surgery, Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, 8-2 Trubetskaya Str., Moscow 119048, Russia;
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- Therapeutic Dentistry Department, Institute for Dentistry, Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, 8-2 Trubetskaya Str., Moscow 119048, Russia; (M.M.); (A.T.)
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- Institute for Regenerative Medicine, Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, 8-2 Trubetskaya St., Moscow 119048, Russia; (N.C.); (S.V.); (A.U.); (Y.E.); (P.T.)
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Chen S, Yan W, Zhang Y, Chen L, Ouyang X, Ouyang X, Chen J, Liao B. Effect of Thermal Shock on Properties of a Strongly Amorphous AlCrTiZrMo High-Entropy Alloy Film. Materials (Basel) 2023; 16:5629. [PMID: 37629920 PMCID: PMC10456374 DOI: 10.3390/ma16165629] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2023] [Revised: 08/07/2023] [Accepted: 08/09/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023]
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AlCrTiZrMo high-entropy alloy (HEA) films with strong amorphization were obtained by co-filter cathode vacuum arc deposition, and the effect of thermal shock on the films was investigated in order to explore the protection mechanism of HEA films against mechanical components in extreme service environments. The results show that after annealing at 800 °C for 1 h, the formation of a dense ZrTiO4 composite oxide layer on the surface actively prevents the oxidation from continuing, so that the AlCrTiZrMo HEA film exhibits excellent oxidation resistance at 800 °C in air. In the friction-corrosion coupling environment, the AlCrTiZrMo HEA film annealed at 800 °C for 1 h shows the best tribocorrosion resistance due to the stable dense microstructure and excellent mechanical properties, and its ΔOCP, COF and wear rate possess the smallest values of 0.055, 0.04 and 1.34 × 10-6 mm-3·N-1·m-1.
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- Shunian Chen
- Key Laboratory of Beam Technology of Ministry of Education, College of Nuclear Science and Technology, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, China; (S.C.); (W.Y.); (Y.Z.); (X.O.); (X.O.)
- Advanced Institute of Natural Sciences, Beijing Normal University at Zhuhai, Zhuhai 519087, China;
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- Key Laboratory of Beam Technology of Ministry of Education, College of Nuclear Science and Technology, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, China; (S.C.); (W.Y.); (Y.Z.); (X.O.); (X.O.)
- Advanced Institute of Natural Sciences, Beijing Normal University at Zhuhai, Zhuhai 519087, China;
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- Key Laboratory of Beam Technology of Ministry of Education, College of Nuclear Science and Technology, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, China; (S.C.); (W.Y.); (Y.Z.); (X.O.); (X.O.)
- Advanced Institute of Natural Sciences, Beijing Normal University at Zhuhai, Zhuhai 519087, China;
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- Advanced Institute of Natural Sciences, Beijing Normal University at Zhuhai, Zhuhai 519087, China;
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- Key Laboratory of Beam Technology of Ministry of Education, College of Nuclear Science and Technology, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, China; (S.C.); (W.Y.); (Y.Z.); (X.O.); (X.O.)
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- Key Laboratory of Beam Technology of Ministry of Education, College of Nuclear Science and Technology, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, China; (S.C.); (W.Y.); (Y.Z.); (X.O.); (X.O.)
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan 411105, China
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- Key Laboratory of Beam Technology of Ministry of Education, College of Nuclear Science and Technology, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, China; (S.C.); (W.Y.); (Y.Z.); (X.O.); (X.O.)
- Advanced Institute of Natural Sciences, Beijing Normal University at Zhuhai, Zhuhai 519087, China;
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Rozing G, Duspara M, Dudic B, Savkovic B. Research on the Effect of Load and Rotation Speed on Resistance to Combined Wear of Stainless Steels Using ANOVA Analysis. Materials (Basel) 2023; 16:4284. [PMID: 37374468 DOI: 10.3390/ma16124284] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2023] [Revised: 05/20/2023] [Accepted: 06/05/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023]
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This research was carried out with the aim of obtaining appropriate principles for describing the influence of working parameters and the aggressive action of an acidic medium on the wear and corrosion resistance of martensitic stainless steels. Tribological tests were performed on induction-hardened surfaces of stainless steels X20Cr13 and X17CrNi16-2 under combined wear conditions at a load of 100 to 300 N and a rotation speed of 382 to 754 min-1. The wear test was carried out on a tribometer with the use of an aggressive medium in the chamber. After each wear cycle on the tribometer, the samples were exposed to corrosion action in a corrosion test bath. Analysis of variance revealed a significant influence of rotation speed and load due to wear on the tribometer. Testing the difference in the mass loss values of the samples due to corrosion using the Mann-Whitney U test did not show a significant effect of corrosion. Steel X20Cr13 showed greater resistance to combined wear, which had a 27% lower wear intensity compared to steel X17CrNi16-2. The increase in wear resistance of X20Cr13 steel can be attributed to the higher surface hardness achieved and the effective depth of hardening. The mentioned resistance is the result of the creation of a martensitic surface layer with dispersed carbides, which increases the resistance to abrasion, dynamic durability, and fatigue of the surface of the protective layer.
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- Goran Rozing
- Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Computer Science and Information Technology, University of Osijek, 31000 Osijek, Croatia
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- Mechanical Engineering Faculty in Slavonski Brod, University of Slavonski Brod, 35000 Slavonski Brod, Croatia
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- Faculty of Management, Comenius University Bratislava, 81499 Bratislava, Slovakia
- Faculty of Economics and Engineering Management, University Business Academy, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia
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- Faculty of Technical Sciences, University of Novi Sad, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia
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Vella KA, Buhagiar J, Cassar G, Pizzuto MM, Bonnici L, Chen J, Zhang X, Huang Z, Zammit A. The Effect of a Duplex Surface Treatment on the Corrosion and Tribocorrosion Characteristics of Additively Manufactured Ti-6Al-4V. Materials (Basel) 2023; 16:2098. [PMID: 36903213 PMCID: PMC10004445 DOI: 10.3390/ma16052098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2023] [Revised: 02/18/2023] [Accepted: 02/25/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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The use of additively manufactured components specifically utilizing titanium alloys has seen rapid growth particularly in aerospace applications; however, the propensity for retained porosity, high(er) roughness finish, and detrimental tensile surface residual stresses are still a limiting factor curbing its expansion to other sectors such as maritime. The main aim of this investigation is to determine the effect of a duplex treatment, consisting of shot peening (SP) and a coating deposited by physical vapor deposition (PVD), to mitigate these issues and improve the surface characteristics of this material. In this study, the additive manufactured Ti-6Al-4V material was observed to have a tensile and yield strength comparable to its wrought counterpart. It also exhibited good impact performance undergoing mixed mode fracture. It was also observed that the SP and duplex treatments resulted in a 13% and 210% increase in hardness, respectively. Whilst the untreated and SP treated samples exhibited a similar tribocorrosion behavior, the duplex-treated sample exhibited the greatest resistance to corrosion-wear observed by the lack of damage on the surface and the diminished material loss rates. On the other hand, the surface treatments did not improve the corrosion performance of the Ti-6Al-4V substrate.
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- Kelsey Ann Vella
- Department of Metallurgy and Materials Engineering, University of Malta, MSD 2080 Msida, Malta
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- Department of Metallurgy and Materials Engineering, University of Malta, MSD 2080 Msida, Malta
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- Department of Metallurgy and Materials Engineering, University of Malta, MSD 2080 Msida, Malta
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- Department of Metallurgy and Materials Engineering, University of Malta, MSD 2080 Msida, Malta
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- Department of Metallurgy and Materials Engineering, University of Malta, MSD 2080 Msida, Malta
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 211189, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 211189, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 211189, China
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- Department of Metallurgy and Materials Engineering, University of Malta, MSD 2080 Msida, Malta
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Santos AA, Teixeira JVU, Pintão CAF, Correa DRN, Grandini CR, Lisboa-Filho PN. Ti-15Zr and Ti-15Zr-5Mo Biomaterials Alloys: An Analysis of Corrosion and Tribocorrosion Behavior in Phosphate-Buffered Saline Solution. Materials (Basel) 2023; 16:1826. [PMID: 36902942 PMCID: PMC10004271 DOI: 10.3390/ma16051826] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2023] [Revised: 02/15/2023] [Accepted: 02/19/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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It is crucial for clinical needs to develop novel titanium alloys feasible for long-term use as orthopedic and dental prostheses to prevent adverse implications and further expensive procedures. The primary purpose of this research was to investigate the corrosion and tribocorrosion behavior in the phosphate buffered saline (PBS) of two recently developed titanium alloys, Ti-15Zr and Ti-15Zr-5Mo (wt.%) and compare them with the commercially pure titanium grade 4 (CP-Ti G4). Density, XRF, XRD, OM, SEM, and Vickers microhardness analyses were conducted to give details about the phase composition and the mechanical properties. Additionally, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy was used to supplement the corrosion studies, while confocal microscopy and SEM imaging of the wear track were used to evaluate the tribocorrosion mechanisms. As a result, the Ti-15Zr (α + α' phase) and Ti-15Zr-5Mo (α″ + β phase) samples exhibited advantageous properties compared to CP-Ti G4 in the electrochemical and tribocorrosion tests. Moreover, a better recovery capacity of the passive oxide layer was observed in the studied alloys. These results open new horizons for biomedical applications of Ti-Zr-Mo alloys, such as dental and orthopedical prostheses.
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- Adriana Alencar Santos
- Materials Science and Technology Program, Department of Physics, School of Sciences, UNESP—São Paulo State University, Bauru 17033-360, SP, Brazil
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- Materials Science and Technology Program, Department of Physics, School of Sciences, UNESP—São Paulo State University, Bauru 17033-360, SP, Brazil
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- Physical and Rheological Characterization Laboratory, Department of Physics, School of Sciences, UNESP—São Paulo State University, Bauru 17033-360, SP, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Anelasticity and Biomaterials, Department of Physics, School of Sciences, UNESP—São Paulo State University, Bauru 17033-360, SP, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Anelasticity and Biomaterials, Department of Physics, School of Sciences, UNESP—São Paulo State University, Bauru 17033-360, SP, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials Department of Physics, School of Sciences, UNESP—São Paulo State University, Bauru 17033-360, SP, Brazil
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Wright JO, Gehrke CK, Penvose IR, Khatib ON, Mallow MA, Wiater JM, Wiater BP, Baker EA. Larger-diameter trunnions and bolt-reinforced taper junctions are associated with less tribocorrosion in reverse total shoulder arthroplasty. J Shoulder Elbow Surg 2023; 32:201-12. [PMID: 36202200 DOI: 10.1016/j.jse.2022.08.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2021] [Revised: 08/22/2022] [Accepted: 08/27/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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BACKGROUND Morse taper junction tribocorrosion is recognized as an important failure mode in total hip arthroplasty. Although taper junctions are used in almost all shoulder arthroplasty systems currently available in the United States, with large variation in design, limited literature has described comparable analyses of taper damage in these implants. In this study, taper junction damage in retrieved reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (RTSA) implants was assessed and analyzed. METHODS Fifty-seven retrieved RTSAs with paired baseplate and glenosphere components with Morse taper junctions were identified via database query; 19 of these also included paired humeral stems and trays or spacers with taper junctions. Components were graded for standard damage modes and for fretting and corrosion with a modified Goldberg-Cusick classification system. Medical records and preoperative radiographs were reviewed. Comparative analyses were performed assessing the impact of various implant, radiographic, and patient factors on taper damage. RESULTS Standard damage modes were commonly found at the evaluated trunnion junctions, with scratching and edge deformation damage on 76% and 46% of all components, respectively. Fretting and corrosion damage was also common, observed on 86% and 72% of baseplates, respectively, and 23% and 40% of glenospheres, respectively. Baseplates showed greater moderate to severe (grade ≥ 3) fretting (43%) and corrosion (27%) damage than matched glenospheres (fretting, 9%; corrosion, 13%). Humeral stems showed moderate to severe fretting and corrosion on 28% and 30% of implants, respectively; matched humeral trays or spacers showed both less fretting (14%) and less corrosion (17%). On subgroup analysis, large-tapered implants had significantly lower summed fretting and corrosion grades than small-tapered implants (P < .001 for both) on glenospheres; paired baseplate corrosion grades were also significantly lower (P = .031) on large-tapered implants. Factorial analysis showed that bolt reinforcement of the taper junction was also associated with less fretting and corrosion damage on both baseplates and glenospheres. Summed fretting and corrosion grades on glenospheres with trunnions (male) were significantly greater than on glenospheres with bores (female) (P < .001 for both). CONCLUSIONS Damage to the taper junction is commonly found in retrieved RTSAs and can occur after only months of being implanted. In this study, tribocorrosion predominantly occurred on the taper surface of the baseplate (vs. glenosphere) and on the humeral stem (vs. tray or spacer), which may relate to the flexural rigidity difference between the titanium and cobalt-chrome components. Bolt reinforcement and the use of large-diameter trunnions led to less tribocorrosion of the taper junction. The findings of this study provide evidence for the improved design of RTSA prostheses to decrease tribocorrosion.
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Hoque MA, Yao CW, Khanal M, Lian I. Tribocorrosion Behavior of Micro/Nanoscale Surface Coatings. Sensors (Basel) 2022; 22:9974. [PMID: 36560343 PMCID: PMC9786041 DOI: 10.3390/s22249974] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2022] [Revised: 12/08/2022] [Accepted: 12/16/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Wear and corrosion are common issues of material degradation and failure in industrial appliances. Wear is a damaging process that can impact surface contacts and, more specifically, can cause the loss and distortion of material from a surface because of the contacting object's mechanical action via motion. More wear occurs during the process of corrosion, in which oxide particles or debris are released from the contacting material. These types of wear debris and accumulated oxide particles released during corrosion cause a combination of wear-corrosion processes. Bringing together the fields of tribology and corrosion research, tribocorrosion is a field of study which deals with mechanical and electrochemical interactions between bodies in motion. More specifically, it is the study of mechanisms caused by the combined effects of mechanical stress and chemical/electrochemical interactions with the environment. Tribocorrosion testing methods provide new opportunities for studying the electrochemical nature of corrosion combined with mechanical loading to establish a synergistic relationship between corrosion and wear. To improve tribological, mechanical, and anti-corrosion performances, several surface modification techniques are being applied to develop functional coatings with micro/nano features. This review of the literature explores recent and enlightening research into the tribocorrosive properties of micro/nano coatings. It also looks at recent discussions of the most common experimental methods and some newer, promising experimental methods in tribocorrosion to elucidate their applications in the field of micro/nano coatings.
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- Md Ashraful Hoque
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Lamar University, Beaumont, TX 77710, USA
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Lamar University, Beaumont, TX 77710, USA
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Lamar University, Beaumont, TX 77710, USA
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- Department of Biology, Lamar University, Beaumont, TX 77710, USA
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Fallahnezhad K, Feyzi M, Hashemi R, Taylor M. The Role of the Assembly Force in the Tribocorrosion Behaviour of Hip Implant Head-Neck Junctions: An Adaptive Finite Element Approach. Bioengineering (Basel) 2022; 9:629. [PMID: 36354540 PMCID: PMC9687484 DOI: 10.3390/bioengineering9110629] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2022] [Revised: 10/20/2022] [Accepted: 10/23/2022] [Indexed: 09/13/2023] Open
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The cyclic loading, in the corrosive medium of the human body, results in tribocorrosion at the interface of the head-neck taper junction of hip implants. The resulting metal ions and wear debris adversely affect the local tissues. The force applied by surgeons to assemble the junction has proven to play a major role in the mechanics of the taper junction which, in turn, can influence the tribocorrosion damage. Recently, finite element method has been used to predict the material loss at the head-neck interface. However, in most finite element studies, the contribution of electrochemical corrosion has been ignored. Therefore, a detailed study to investigate the influence of the assembly force on the tribocorrosive behaviour of the head-neck junction, which considers both the mechanical and chemical material removal, is of paramount interest. In this study, a finite-element-based algorithm was used to investigate the effect of assembly force on the tribocorrosion damage at the junction interface, for over four million cycles of simulated level gait. The patterns of the material removal in the modelling results were compared with the damage patterns observed in a group of retrieved modular hip implants. The results of this study showed that for different cases, chemical wear was in the range of 25-50% of the total material loss, after four million cycles. A minimum assembly force (4 kN for the studied cases) was needed to maintain the interlock in the junction. The computational model was able to predict the damage pattern at the retrieved head-neck interface.
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- Khosro Fallahnezhad
- Medical Device Research Institute, College of Science and Engineering, Flinders University, 1284 South Road, Clovelly Park, SA 5042, Australia
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Arakelyan M, Spagnuolo G, Iaculli F, Dikopova N, Antoshin A, Timashev P, Turkina A. Minimization of Adverse Effects Associated with Dental Alloys. Materials (Basel) 2022; 15:7476. [PMID: 36363067 PMCID: PMC9658402 DOI: 10.3390/ma15217476] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2022] [Revised: 10/17/2022] [Accepted: 10/21/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Metal alloys are one of the most popular materials used in current dental practice. In the oral cavity, metal structures are exposed to various mechanical and chemical factors. Consequently, metal ions are released into the oral fluid, which may negatively affect the surrounding tissues and even internal organs. Adverse effects associated with metallic oral appliances may have various local and systemic manifestations, such as mouth burning, potentially malignant oral lesions, and local or systemic hypersensitivity. However, clear diagnostic criteria and treatment guidelines for adverse effects associated with dental alloys have not been developed yet. The present comprehensive literature review aims (1) to summarize the current information related to possible side effects of metallic oral appliances; (2) to analyze the risk factors aggravating the negative effects of dental alloys; and (3) to develop recommendations for diagnosis, management, and prevention of pathological conditions associated with metallic oral appliances.
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- Marianna Arakelyan
- Therapeutic Dentistry Department, Institute for Dentistry, Sechenov University, 119991 Moscow, Russia
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- Department of Neurosciences, Reproductive and Odontostomatological Sciences, University of Naples “Federico II”, 80138 Napoli, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences, Reproductive and Odontostomatological Sciences, University of Naples “Federico II”, 80138 Napoli, Italy
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- Therapeutic Dentistry Department, Institute for Dentistry, Sechenov University, 119991 Moscow, Russia
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- Institute for Regenerative Medicine, Sechenov University, 119991 Moscow, Russia
- World-Class Research Center “Digital Biodesign and Personalized Healthcare”, Sechenov University, 119991 Moscow, Russia
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- Institute for Regenerative Medicine, Sechenov University, 119991 Moscow, Russia
- World-Class Research Center “Digital Biodesign and Personalized Healthcare”, Sechenov University, 119991 Moscow, Russia
- Chemistry Department, Lomonosov Moscow State University, 119234 Moscow, Russia
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- Therapeutic Dentistry Department, Institute for Dentistry, Sechenov University, 119991 Moscow, Russia
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Çaha I, Alves AC, Chirico C, Pinto AM, Tsipas S, Gordo E, Toptan F. Tribocorrosion-Resistant Ti40Nb-TiN Composites Having TiO 2-Based Nanotubular Surfaces. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2022; 8:1816-1828. [PMID: 35452579 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.1c01446] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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A novel multifunctional material was developed by hard TiN particle reinforcement addition to a β-type Ti40Nb alloy, followed by surface functionalization, yielding the formation of a nanotubular layer. Corrosion and tribocorrosion behaviors were investigated in a phosphate-buffered saline solution at body temperature. The results revealed that the Ti40Nb-TiN composites presented similar ipass and E(i=0) values together with relatively similar Rox and Cox. However, its tribocorrosion resistance drastically improved (wear volume is almost 15 times lower than an unreinforced alloy) as a consequence of the load-carrying effect given by the reinforcement phases. The corrosion and tribocorrosion behaviors were further improved through surface functionalization as observed by significantly lower ipass and higher Rox values and almost undetectable wear volume loss from tribocorrosion tests due to the formation of a well-adhered anatase-rutile TiO2-based nanotubular layer.
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- Ihsan Çaha
- CMEMS-UMinho─Center for MicroElectroMechanical Systems, Universidade do Minho, Azurém, Guimarães 4800-058, Portugal
- LABBELS─Associate Laboratory, Braga, Guimarães 4800-122, Portugal
- International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory, Av. Mestre José Veiga s/n, Braga 4715-330, Portugal
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- CMEMS-UMinho─Center for MicroElectroMechanical Systems, Universidade do Minho, Azurém, Guimarães 4800-058, Portugal
- LABBELS─Associate Laboratory, Braga, Guimarães 4800-122, Portugal
- IBTN/Euro─European Branch of the Institute of Biomaterials, Tribocorrosion and Nanomedicine, Dept. Eng. Mecânica, Universidade do Minho, Azurém, Guimarães 4800-058, Portugal
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- Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, Avda. Universidad, 30, Leganés 28911, Spain
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- CMEMS-UMinho─Center for MicroElectroMechanical Systems, Universidade do Minho, Azurém, Guimarães 4800-058, Portugal
- LABBELS─Associate Laboratory, Braga, Guimarães 4800-122, Portugal
- Departamento de Engenharia Mecânica, Universidade do Minho, Azurém, Guimarães 4800-058, Portugal
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- Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, Avda. Universidad, 30, Leganés 28911, Spain
- Instituto "Álvaro Alonso Barba", 30, Leganés 28911, Madrid, Spain
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- Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, Avda. Universidad, 30, Leganés 28911, Spain
- Instituto "Álvaro Alonso Barba", 30, Leganés 28911, Madrid, Spain
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- CMEMS-UMinho─Center for MicroElectroMechanical Systems, Universidade do Minho, Azurém, Guimarães 4800-058, Portugal
- LABBELS─Associate Laboratory, Braga, Guimarães 4800-122, Portugal
- IBTN/Euro─European Branch of the Institute of Biomaterials, Tribocorrosion and Nanomedicine, Dept. Eng. Mecânica, Universidade do Minho, Azurém, Guimarães 4800-058, Portugal
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Izmir Institute of Technology, Urla, Izmir 35430, Turkey
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Primozic J, Hren M, Mezeg U, Legat A. Tribocorrosion Susceptibility and Mechanical Characteristics of As-Received and Long-Term In-Vivo Aged Nickel-Titanium and Stainless-Steel Archwires. Materials (Basel) 2022; 15:ma15041427. [PMID: 35207971 PMCID: PMC8876863 DOI: 10.3390/ma15041427] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2021] [Revised: 01/26/2022] [Accepted: 02/09/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022]
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To evaluate the effect of long-term in-vivo aging on orthodontic archwires, we aimed to assess the triboelectrochemical and mechanical characteristics of as-received and in-vivo aged nickel-titanium (NiTi) and stainless-steel (SS) orthodontic archwires. Four consecutive tribocorrosion cycles on six NiTi and six SS archwires, as-received and in-vivo aged, were performed on a reciprocal tribometer. Electrochemical noise and friction coefficient measurements, three-dimensional surface profiling, and hardness measurements were performed. Repassivation times of as-received archwires were longer than of the in-vivo aged; however, were shorter for NiTi. Friction coefficients were higher for NiTi than for SS archwires. Sudden major current drops concomitant with inverse potential shifts and friction coefficients’ fluctuations, were seen for as-received (last cycle) and in-vivo aged (last three cycles) NiTi archwires. More pronounced tribocorrosion damage was observed on in-vivo aged NiTi than on other archwires. Hardness was generally higher inside the wear track of archwires. Long-term in-vivo exposure decreases the corrosion susceptibility of archwires, more evidently for the NiTi ones. Sudden major fluctuations in electrochemical current, potential, and friction coefficient detected for NiTi archwires, might be related to localized residual parts of the oxide layer persisting due to increased surface roughness or to phase transformations of the alloy’s crystal structure.
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- Jasmina Primozic
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Ljubljana, SI-1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia;
- Correspondence:
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- Slovenian National Building and Civil Engineering Institute, SI-1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia; (M.H.); (A.L.)
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Ljubljana, SI-1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia;
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- Slovenian National Building and Civil Engineering Institute, SI-1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia; (M.H.); (A.L.)
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Wight CM, Schemitsch EH. In vitro testing for hip head-neck taper tribocorrosion: A review of experimental methods. Proc Inst Mech Eng H 2022; 236:9544119221074582. [PMID: 35139678 PMCID: PMC8915230 DOI: 10.1177/09544119221074582] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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In vitro test methods are challenged by the multi-factorial nature of head-neck taper connection tribocorrosion due to the consequences of simplification. Incorrect study design and misinterpretation of results has led to contradictory findings regarding important factors affecting head-neck taper tribocorrosion. This review seeks to highlight important considerations when developing in vitro test methods, to help researchers strengthen their study design and analyze the implications of others' design decisions. The advantages, disadvantages, limitations and procedural considerations for finite element analyses, electrochemical studies and in vitro simulations related to head-neck taper connection tribocorrosion are discussed. Finite element analysis offers an efficient method for studying large ranges of mechanical parameters. However, they are limited by neglecting electrochemical, biological and fluid flow factors. Electrochemical studies may be preferred if these factors are considered important. Care must be taken in interpreting data from electrochemical studies, particularly when different materials are compared. Differences in material valence and toxicity affect clinical translation of electrochemical studies' results. At their most complex, electrochemical studies attempt to simulate all aspects of headneck taper connection tribocorrosion in a bench top study. Effective execution requires in-depth knowledge of the tribocorrosion phenomenon, the involved mechanisms, and their measures such that each study design decision is fully informed.
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- Christian M Wight
- Institute of Biomaterial and Biomedical Engineering, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, The University of Western Ontario, London, ON, Canada
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Buciumeanu M, Bagheri A, Silva FS, Henriques B, Lasagni AF, Shamsaei N. Tribocorrosion Behavior of NiTi Biomedical Alloy Processed by an Additive Manufacturing Laser Beam Directed Energy Deposition Technique. Materials (Basel) 2022; 15:ma15020691. [PMID: 35057411 PMCID: PMC8780431 DOI: 10.3390/ma15020691] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2021] [Revised: 01/04/2022] [Accepted: 01/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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The purpose of the present study was to experimentally assess the synergistic effects of wear and corrosion on NiTi alloy in comparison with Ti-6Al-4V alloy, the most extensively used titanium alloy in biomedical applications. Both alloys were processed by an additive manufacturing laser beam directed energy deposition (LB-DED) technique, namely laser engineered net shaping (LENS), and analyzed via tribocorrosion tests by using the ball-on-plate configuration. The tests were carried out in phosphate buffered saline solution at 37 °C under open circuit potential (OCP) to simulate the body environment and temperature. The synergistic effect of wear and corrosion was found to result in an improved wear resistance in both materials. It was also observed that, for the process parameters used, the LB-DED NiTi alloy exhibits a lower tendency to corrosion as compared to the LB-DED Ti-6Al-4V alloy. It is expected that, during the service life as an implant, the NiTi alloy is less susceptible to the metallic ions release when compared with the Ti-6Al-4V alloy.
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- Mihaela Buciumeanu
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, “Dunărea de Jos” University of Galaţi, Domnească 47, 800008 Galati, Romania
- Correspondence: (M.B.); (F.S.S.)
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- Center for Advanced Vehicular Systems (CAVS), Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS 39762, USA;
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- Center for Micro-Electro Mechanical Systems (CMEMS-UMinho), Campus de Azurém, University of Minho, 4800-058 Guimarães, Portugal;
- Correspondence: (M.B.); (F.S.S.)
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- Center for Micro-Electro Mechanical Systems (CMEMS-UMinho), Campus de Azurém, University of Minho, 4800-058 Guimarães, Portugal;
- Laboratory of Ceramic and Composite Materials (CERMAT), Campus Trindade, Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC), Florianópolis 88040-900, SC, Brazil
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- Institute for Manufacturing Technology, Technische Universität Dresden, 01062 Dresden, Germany;
- Fraunhofer-Institut für Werkstoff- und Strahltechnik IWS, Winterbergstr. 28, 01277 Dresden, Germany
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Auburn University, Auburn, AL 36849, USA;
- National Center for Additive Manufacturing Excellence (NCAME), Auburn University, Auburn, AL 36849, USA
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Močnik P, Kosec T. A Critical Appraisal of the Use and Properties of Nickel-Titanium Dental Alloys. Materials (Basel) 2021; 14:7859. [PMID: 34947453 DOI: 10.3390/ma14247859] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2021] [Revised: 12/02/2021] [Accepted: 12/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Nickel-titanium (NiTi) archwires are used in dentistry for orthodontic treatment. NiTi alloys have favourable mechanical characteristics, such as superelasticity and shape memory, and are also known as a corrosion-resistant alloy. In specific cases, an archwire could be attacked by certain types of corrosion or wear degradation, which can cause the leaching of metal ions and a hypersensitive response due to increased concentrations of Ni in the human body. A systematic search of the literature retrieved 102 relevant studies. The review paper focuses on three main fields: (i) electrochemical properties of NiTi wires and the effect of different environments on the properties of NiTi wires (fluoride and low pH); (ii) tribocorrosion, a combination of chemical and mechanical wear of the material, and (iii) the biocompatibility of NiTi alloy and its subsequent effect on the human body. The review showed that corrosion properties are affected by microstructure, pH of saliva and the presence of fluorides. A high variation in published results should be, therefore, interpreted with care. The release of nickel ions was assessed using the same unit, showing that the vast majority of metal ions were released in the first few days of exposure, then a stable, steady state was reached. In tribocorrosion studies, the increased concentrations of Ni ions were reported.
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Bauer C, Stotter C, Jeyakumar V, Niculescu-Morzsa E, Simlinger B, Rodríguez Ripoll M, Klestil T, Franek F, Nehrer S. Concentration-Dependent Effects of Cobalt and Chromium Ions on Osteoarthritic Chondrocytes. Cartilage 2021; 13:908S-919S. [PMID: 31779468 PMCID: PMC8721608 DOI: 10.1177/1947603519889389] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE Cobalt and chromium (CoCr) ions from metal implants are released into the joint due to biotribocorrosion, inducing apoptosis and altering gene expression in various cell types. Here, we asked whether CoCr ions concentration-dependently changed viability, transcriptional activity, and inflammatory response in human articular chondrocytes. DESIGN Human articular chondrocytes were exposed to Co (1.02-16.33 ppm) and Cr (0.42-6.66 ppm) ions and cell viability and early/late apoptosis (annexin V and 7-AAD) were assessed in 2-dimensional cell cultures using the XTT assay and flow cytometry, respectively. Changes in chondrocyte morphology were assessed using transmitted light microscopy. The effects of CoCr ions on transcriptional activity of chondrocytes were evaluated by quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR). The inflammatory responses were determined by measuring the levels of released pro-inflammatory cytokines (interleukin-1β [IL-1β], IL-6, IL-8, and tumor necrosis factor-α [TNF-α]). RESULTS CoCr ions concentration-dependently reduced metabolic activity and induced early and late apoptosis after 24 hours in culture. After 72 hours, the majority of chondrocytes (>90%) were apoptotic at the highest concentrations of CoCr ions (16.33/6/66 ppm). SOX9 expression was concentration-dependently enhanced, whereas expression of COL2A1 linearly decreased after 24 hours. IL-8 release was enhanced proportionally to CoCr ions levels, whereas IL-1β, IL-6, and TNF-α levels were not affected by the treatments. CONCLUSIONS CoCr ions showed concentration- and time-dependent effects on articular chondrocytes. Fractions of apoptotic articular chondrocytes were proportional to CoCr ion concentrations. In addition, metabolic activity and expression of chondrocyte-specific genes were decreased by CoCr ions. Furthermore, exposure to CoCr ions caused a release of pro-inflammatory cytokines.
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- Christoph Bauer
- Faculty of Health and Medicine,
Department for Health Sciences, Medicine and Research, Center for Regenerative
Medicine, Danube University Krems, Krems, Austria
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- Faculty of Health and Medicine,
Department for Health Sciences, Medicine and Research, Center for Regenerative
Medicine, Danube University Krems, Krems, Austria,Department of Orthopedics and
Traumatology, LK Baden-Mödling-Hainburg, Baden, Austria
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- Faculty of Health and Medicine,
Department for Health Sciences, Medicine and Research, Center for Regenerative
Medicine, Danube University Krems, Krems, Austria
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- Faculty of Health and Medicine,
Department for Health Sciences, Medicine and Research, Center for Regenerative
Medicine, Danube University Krems, Krems, Austria
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- Department of Orthopedics and
Traumatology, LK Baden-Mödling-Hainburg, Baden, Austria,Faculty of Health and Medicine,
Department for Health Sciences, Medicine and Research, Center for Health Sciences
and Medicine, Danube University Krems, Krems, Austria
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- Faculty of Health and Medicine,
Department for Health Sciences, Medicine and Research, Center for Regenerative
Medicine, Danube University Krems, Krems, Austria,Stefan Nehrer, Center for Regenerative
Medicine, Danube University Krems, Dr.-Karl-Dorrek-Strasse 30, Krems 3500,
Austria.
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Wilson JM, Broggi MS, Oladeji P, Goel RK, Roberson JR. Outcomes Following Revision for Mechanically Assisted Crevice Corrosion in a Single Femoral Design. J Arthroplasty 2021; 36:3966-3972. [PMID: 34481694 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2021.08.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2021] [Revised: 08/09/2021] [Accepted: 08/11/2021] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Mechanically assisted crevice corrosion (MACC) is a described complication following metal-on-polyethylene (MoP) total hip arthroplasty (THA). The literature regarding outcomes following revision for MACC suggests that complication rates are high. The purpose of this investigation is to add to this literature with the largest reported series to date. METHODS This is a retrospective cohort study of 552 consecutive patients who underwent 621 MoP primary THAs. We identified patients who subsequently underwent revision THA for a diagnosis of MACC. All patients were implanted with the same implant combination (Accolade I stem/cobalt-chromium low friction ion treatment femoral head). Patient demographic, surgical, and laboratory data were collected. Follow-up was calculated from the revision surgery and Hip Disability and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score Joint Replacement and hip subjective values (HSV) were examined at final follow-up. Descriptive statistics were performed. RESULTS The revision rate for MACC was 11.6% and mean time to revision was 6.6 (±2.4) years. Revised patients (n = 69) had a mean preoperative serum cobalt-chromium ratio of 3.5 (±2.4). There were 8 cases of gross trunnion failure. At mean 3.2 (±1.9) years following revision, the overall major complication rate was 11.6% with a 5.8% reoperation rate. At final follow-up, mean Hip Disability and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score Joint Replacement scores were 83.2 (±15.6) and mean hip subjective value was 77.6 (±17.4). Revision resulted in significant increases in both parameters (P < .001). CONCLUSION The incidence of MACC in MoP THA is likely higher than previously reported, particularly for certain implant combinations. Revision surgery for MACC can achieve good outcomes but a high clinical suspicion with early detection and revision is likely key to success.
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Wang W, Hung CY, Howe L, Chen J, Wang K, Ho VX, Lenahan S, Murayama M, Vinh NQ, Cai W. Enabling High-Performance Surfaces of Biodegradable Magnesium Alloys via Femtosecond Laser Shock Peening with Ultralow Pulse Energy. ACS Appl Bio Mater 2021; 4:7903-7912. [PMID: 35006771 DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.1c00826] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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The fast degradation rate and poor wear resistance of magnesium (Mg) alloys in physiological environments have limited their potential usage as next-generation biodegradable orthopedic implant materials. In this work, femtosecond laser shock peening (fs-LSP) was successfully applied to simultaneously improve the surface mechanical, corrosion, and tribocorrosion properties of WE43 Mg alloys in blood bank buffered saline solution at body temperature. Specifically, the treated surfaces of WE43 Mg alloys via fs-LSP with ultralow pulse energy were investigated under different power densities, confining mediums, and absorbent materials. It was found that the combination of a black tape and a quartz layer gave the optimum peening effect under a power density of 28 GW/cm2, which simultaneously strengthened the surface and reduced the corrosion kinetics. In addition, a rapid self-repassivation was observed in fs-LSP-treated WE43 surfaces during tribocorrosion, promising sustained corrosion resistance under mechanical loading, critical to the reliability of load-bearing implants. Finally, the subsurface microstructural evolution and residual stress development in WE43 after fs-LSP were discussed based on the results from transmission electron microscopy analysis and finite element simulations.
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- Wenbo Wang
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Virginia 24061, United States
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Virginia 24061, United States
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- Department of Physics and Center for Soft Matter and Biological Physics, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Virginia 24061, United States
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Virginia 24061, United States
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Virginia 24061, United States
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- Department of Physics and Center for Soft Matter and Biological Physics, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Virginia 24061, United States
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- Department of Sustainable Biomaterials, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Virginia 24061, United States
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Virginia 24061, United States
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- Department of Physics and Center for Soft Matter and Biological Physics, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Virginia 24061, United States
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Virginia 24061, United States
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Potgieter JH, Whitefield D, Motsumi V. Electrochemical Corrosion Behaviour of Different Grades of WC-Co, High-Cr White Cast Irons and Hadfield Steel in 1 M Sulphuric Acid. Materials (Basel) 2021; 14:6130. [PMID: 34683720 DOI: 10.3390/ma14206130] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2021] [Revised: 09/29/2021] [Accepted: 10/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Electrochemical polarisation tests were carried out on three grades of WC-Co cemented carbides to investigate the corrosive behaviour of the hardmetals and rank them as viable protective liners for chutes and skips in the mining industry. The cobalt binder content and WC particle size varied. The binder content ranged from 6-12 wt%, and the grain size of the WC particles ranged from 0.4-2.3 µm. The performance of the WC-Co hardmetal was compared to three different grades of high chromium white cast irons and Hadfield steel. The cast irons varied in both their chromium content and the morphology of the Cr-rich primary carbides. Potentiodynamic polarisation and linear polarization resistance scans were used to determine the corrosion current density and other electrochemical parameters. The microstructural characteristics of the samples were analysed using Scanning Electron Microscope(SEM) with Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (EDS), and optical microscopy. The potentiodynamic scans revealed that, although the WC-Co alloys were found to have generally improved corrosion resistance, it was the high-Cr white cast iron (22 wt% Cr) that recorded the lowest corrosion current density and therefore displayed the best resistance against corrosive attack in 1 M H2SO4. The Hadfield steel exhibited the poorest resistance to corrosion and therefore, suffered the most degradation to its exposed surface.
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Kubacki GW, Gilbert JL. The effect of hypochlorous acid on the tribocorrosion of CoCrMo/Ti-6Al-4V bearing couples. J Biomed Mater Res A 2021; 109:2536-2544. [PMID: 34171172 DOI: 10.1002/jbm.a.37248] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2021] [Revised: 05/16/2021] [Accepted: 06/09/2021] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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Mechanically assisted corrosion (MAC) of metallic orthopedic alloys is a consequence of the use of modular devices where opposing metal surfaces are tightly mated and loaded at the taper junction. MAC processes are affected by material surface characteristics and local solution chemistry. During inflammation, active immune cells may generate reactive oxygen species (such as hypochlorous acid [HOCl]) adjacent to surfaces undergoing micromotion, which may affect the tribocorrosion behavior of an implanted device. This study investigated the fretting current response of CoCrMo/Ti-6Al-4 V couples in a pin-on-disk apparatus utilizing HOCl solutions as a proxy for a severe inflammatory environment. Testing in 1 and 5 mM HOCl solutions were shown to generate a threefold and fivefold increase (p < 0.01), respectively, in fretting currents over pH 7.4 phosphate-buffered saline control conditions. Fretting currents were shown to be dependent on the energy dissipated during fretting and the concentration of HOCl where the currents within a single HOCl concentration were linearly dependent of energy dissipated, but different HOCl levels shifted (increased and then decreased) fretting currents with concentration. Fretting currents, governed by regrowth of an abraded oxide film, were affected by the oxidative power of the solution, which caused positive shifts in open circuit potential and likely resulted in a thicker oxide for 1 mM and 5 mM and fell with 30 mM. Small amounts of HOCl release within a joint may result in increased release of tribocorrosion products such as oxide particles.
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- Gregory W Kubacki
- Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA
- Department of Bioengineering, Clemson University, Clemson-Medical University of South Carolina Bioengineering Program, Charleston, South Carolina, USA
- Department of Biomedical and Chemical Engineering, Syracuse Biomaterials Institute, Syracuse University, Syracuse, New York, USA
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- Department of Bioengineering, Clemson University, Clemson-Medical University of South Carolina Bioengineering Program, Charleston, South Carolina, USA
- Department of Biomedical and Chemical Engineering, Syracuse Biomaterials Institute, Syracuse University, Syracuse, New York, USA
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Xin L, Jiang L. Effects of Normal Force on the Tribocorrosion Behavior of a Nickel-Based Superalloy in Alkaline Solution: An Electrochemical Study. Materials (Basel) 2020; 13:ma13183959. [PMID: 32906714 PMCID: PMC7559432 DOI: 10.3390/ma13183959] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2020] [Revised: 08/23/2020] [Accepted: 08/31/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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The tribocorrosion behavior of Inconel 690TT in NaOH (pH = 9.8) solution at different normal forces was investigated by an electrochemical method. The results indicated that normal force had a great effect on the tribocorrosion behavior and mechanism. When normal force increased from 15 to 30 N, fretting regime was in gross slip regime (GSR), and wear volume gradually increased. When normal force further increased to 45 N, wear volume significantly decreased due to the fretting regime changing from GSR to partial slip regime (PSR). When fretting ran in GSR, the corrosion resistance decreased with the negative shift of open circuit potential (OCP). However, when the fretting regime changed to PSR, the corrosion reaction significantly decreased due to the adhesive wear. Fretting wear broke the passive film at the contacting surface, which caused the worn surface to be more active and prone to corrosion. However, the broken passive film was quickly repaired in subsequent oxidation. The break and repair of passive film strongly depended on normal force. In GSR, the increase in normal force aggravated the break of passive film. In PSR, the passive film was not easy to break with a further increase of normal force.
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- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +86-010-62333584
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Adverse local tissue reactions (ALTRs) were first associated with patients with failed metal-on-metal surface replacements and total hip arthroplasty (THA). However, an increasing number of cases of ALTR in metal-on-polyethylene (MOP) THA patients is being reported. Clinically, ALTR appears as benign, aseptic masses or bursae in the periprosthetic tissues. Histopathologically, ALTRs are distinguished by an intense lymphocyte infiltrate, destruction of the synovial surfaces, widespread necrosis, and fibrin exudate. Tribocorrosion of modular junctions appears to be the cause of ALTR in MOP patients. The various tribocorrosion damage modes occurring at modular junctions produce metal ions and a diversity of particulates in relation to size, chemical composition, and structure. The mechanisms by which these various products of tribocorrosion lead to ALTR are still a matter of considerable research. This review clarifies what constitutes ALTR, its relationship to implant factors, and highlights current methods for diagnosis and management of patients with ALTR in the setting of MOP THA.
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- Deborah J Hall
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL
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McGrory BJ, Jacobs JJ, Kwon YM, Fillingham Y. Standardizing terms for tribocorrosion-associated adverse local tissue reaction in total hip arthroplasty. Arthroplast Today 2020; 6:196-200. [PMID: 32577461 PMCID: PMC7303482 DOI: 10.1016/j.artd.2020.01.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2020] [Revised: 01/19/2020] [Accepted: 01/21/2020] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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Recognizing and adopting standardized terms for adverse local tissue reaction associated with tribocorrosion in total hip arthroplasty are essential for clear scientific discourse and clinical communication. Our goal was to develop terms that can be broadly applied to characterize the local tissue response to tribocorrosion debris, based on current evidence regarding the etiology of this failure mode and its consequences. The proposed standardized terms will improve the understanding and interpretation of analytical tests, advance diagnostic and treatment algorithms, and reduce confusion in research by maintaining consistent nomenclature.
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- Brian J. McGrory
- Corresponding author. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tufts University School of Medicine, Boiston, MA, USA; Maine Medical Center Division of Joint Replacements, Portland, ME, USA. Tel.: +1 207 781 1551.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, MA, USA
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USA
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, MA, USA
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USA
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, MA, USA
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USA
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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Shockley JM, So CR, Strom MJ, Auyeung RCY, Horton DJ, Wahl KJ. Direct Observation of Corrosive Wear by In Situ Scanning Probe Microscopy. ACS Appl Mater Interfaces 2020; 12:23543-23553. [PMID: 32270998 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.0c02256] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Tribocorrosion involves mechanical wear in a corrosive environment, damaging the protective oxide layer of passivating alloys and increasing material loss rates. Here, we develop a nanoscale, in situ technique using scanning probe microscopy in an electrochemical cell to explore the phase-by-phase tribocorrosion behavior of a heat-treated duplex stainless-steel alloy with secondary phases. We found that under anodic potentials well within the passive oxide region, sliding mechanical contact initiated pitting corrosion and increased electrochemical cell current localized to regions undergoing pitting. Secondary phases were most vulnerable to pitting corrosion during sliding, particularly secondary austenite which is chromium-depleted relative to the matrix steel phases. Under certain conditions, even sigma phases of high nobility were damaged from pits that originate from chromium nitrides. Initiation sites coincide with nanoscale surface voids created at chromium nitride inclusions under a threshold contact stress. Below the initiation stress, no pitting or corrosive wear was observed on sensitized phases. Material loss ceased to propagate when sliding stresses were removed but accelerated when sliding contact stresses were increased. Wear rates and current in the cell were both linearly correlated with material loss. Electrochemical current data were used to monitor oxide penetration spatially but could not be used to quantify material loss. In situ tribocorrosion using a scan probe tip is a viable platform to resolve mechanisms of failure that originate at the nanoscale on actively passivated metal surfaces.
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- J Michael Shockley
- Molecular Interfaces & Tribology Section, Code 6176, Chemistry Division, United States Naval Research Laboratory, Washington, D.C. 20375-5342, United States
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- Molecular Interfaces & Tribology Section, Code 6176, Chemistry Division, United States Naval Research Laboratory, Washington, D.C. 20375-5342, United States
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- Center for Corrosion Science and Engineering, Code 6130, Chemistry Division, United States Naval Research Laboratory, Washington, D.C. 20375-5342, United States
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- Electronic and Optical Materials & Sensors Section, Code 6364, Materials Science & Technology Division, United States Naval Research Laboratory, Washington, D.C. 20375-5342, United States
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- Center for Corrosion Science and Engineering, Code 6130, Chemistry Division, United States Naval Research Laboratory, Washington, D.C. 20375-5342, United States
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- Molecular Interfaces & Tribology Section, Code 6176, Chemistry Division, United States Naval Research Laboratory, Washington, D.C. 20375-5342, United States
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Shanoob Balachandran, Zita Zachariah, Alfons Fischer, David Mayweg, Markus A. Wimmer, Dierk Raabe, Michael Herbig. Metallic Implants: Atomic Scale Origin of Metal Ion Release from Hip Implant Taper Junctions (Adv. Sci. 5/2020). Adv Sci (Weinh) 2020; 7:2070027. [ DOI: 10.1002/advs.202070027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/11/2024]
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Balachandran S, Zachariah Z, Fischer A, Mayweg D, Wimmer MA, Raabe D, Herbig M. Atomic Scale Origin of Metal Ion Release from Hip Implant Taper Junctions. Adv Sci (Weinh) 2020; 7:1903008. [PMID: 32154080 PMCID: PMC7055581 DOI: 10.1002/advs.201903008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2019] [Revised: 12/30/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Millions worldwide suffer from arthritis of the hips, and total hip replacement is a clinically successful treatment for end-stage arthritis patients. Typical hip implants incorporate a cobalt alloy (Co-Cr-Mo) femoral head fixed on a titanium alloy (Ti-6Al-4V) femoral stem via a Morse taper junction. However, fretting and corrosion at this junction can cause release of wear particles and metal ions from the metallic implant, leading to local and systemic toxicity in patients. This study is a multiscale structural-chemical investigation, ranging from the micrometer down to the atomic scale, of the underlying mechanisms leading to metal ion release from such taper junctions. Correlative transmission electron microscopy and atom probe tomography reveals microstructural and compositional alterations in the subsurface of the titanium alloy subjected to in vitro gross-slip fretting against the cobalt alloy. Even though the cobalt alloy is comparatively more wear-resistant, changes in the titanium alloy promote tribocorrosion and subsequent degradation of the cobalt alloy. These observations regarding the concurrent occurrence of electrochemical and tribological phenomena are vital to further improve the design and performance of taper junctions in similar environments.
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- Shanoob Balachandran
- Department Microstructure Physics and Alloy DesignMax‐Planck‐Institut für Eisenforschung GmbHMax‐Planck‐Straße 1Düsseldorf40237Germany
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- Department Microstructure Physics and Alloy DesignMax‐Planck‐Institut für Eisenforschung GmbHMax‐Planck‐Straße 1Düsseldorf40237Germany
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- Department Microstructure Physics and Alloy DesignMax‐Planck‐Institut für Eisenforschung GmbHMax‐Planck‐Straße 1Düsseldorf40237Germany
- Department of Orthopedic SurgeryRush University Medical Center1611 W. Harrison St.ChicagoIL60612USA
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- Department Microstructure Physics and Alloy DesignMax‐Planck‐Institut für Eisenforschung GmbHMax‐Planck‐Straße 1Düsseldorf40237Germany
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- Department of Orthopedic SurgeryRush University Medical Center1611 W. Harrison St.ChicagoIL60612USA
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- Department Microstructure Physics and Alloy DesignMax‐Planck‐Institut für Eisenforschung GmbHMax‐Planck‐Straße 1Düsseldorf40237Germany
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- Department Microstructure Physics and Alloy DesignMax‐Planck‐Institut für Eisenforschung GmbHMax‐Planck‐Straße 1Düsseldorf40237Germany
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Stotter C, Stojanović B, Bauer C, Rodríguez Ripoll M, Franek F, Klestil T, Nehrer S. Effects of Loading Conditions on Articular Cartilage in a Metal-on-Cartilage Pairing. J Orthop Res 2019; 37:2531-2539. [PMID: 31334864 PMCID: PMC6899800 DOI: 10.1002/jor.24426] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2019] [Accepted: 07/15/2019] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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The aim of this in vitro study was to investigate the response of articular cartilage to frictional load when sliding against a metal implant, and identify potential mechanisms of damage to articular cartilage in a metal-on-cartilage pairing. Bovine osteochondral cylinders were reciprocally slid against metal cylinders (cobalt-chromium-molybdenum alloy) with several variations of load and sliding velocity using a microtribometer. The effects of different loads and velocities, and the resulting friction coefficients on articular cartilage, were evaluated by measuring histological and metabolic outcomes. Moreover, the biotribocorrosion of the metal was determined. Chondrocytes stimulated with high load and velocity showed increased metabolic activity and cartilage-specific gene expression. In addition, higher load and velocity resulted in biotribocorrosion of the metal implant and damage to the surface of the articular cartilage, whereas low velocity and a high coefficient of friction increased the expression of catabolic genes. Articular cartilage showed particular responses to load and velocity when sliding against a metal implant. Moreover, metal implants showed tribocorrosion. Therefore, corrosion particles may play a role in the mechano-biochemical wear of articular cartilage after implantation of a metal implant. These findings may be useful to surgeons performing resurfacing procedures and total knee arthroplasty. © 2019 The Authors. Journal of Orthopaedic Research® published by Wiley Periodicals, Inc. on behalf of Orthopaedic Research Society J Orthop Res 37:2531-2539, 2019.
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- Christoph Stotter
- Faculty of Health and Medicine, Department for Health Sciences, Medicine and Research, Center for Regenerative MedicineDanube University KremsDr. Karl‐Dorrek‐Str. 30KremsA‐3500Austria,Department of Orthopedics and TraumatologyLK Baden‐Mödling‐HainburgWaltersdorfer Straße 75A‐2500BadenAustria
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- AC2T Research GmbHViktor Kaplan‐Straße 2A‐2700Wiener NeustadtAustria
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- Faculty of Health and Medicine, Department for Health Sciences, Medicine and Research, Center for Regenerative MedicineDanube University KremsDr. Karl‐Dorrek‐Str. 30KremsA‐3500Austria
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- AC2T Research GmbHViktor Kaplan‐Straße 2A‐2700Wiener NeustadtAustria
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- Department of Orthopedics and TraumatologyLK Baden‐Mödling‐HainburgWaltersdorfer Straße 75A‐2500BadenAustria,Faculty of Health and Medicine, Department for Health Sciences, Medicine and ResearchDanube University KremsDr. Karl‐Dorrek‐Str. 30KremsA‐3500Austria
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- Faculty of Health and Medicine, Department for Health Sciences, Medicine and Research, Center for Regenerative MedicineDanube University KremsDr. Karl‐Dorrek‐Str. 30KremsA‐3500Austria
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Cheng KY, Gopal V, McNallan M, Manivasagam G, Mathew MT. Enhanced Tribocorrosion Resistance of Hard Ceramic Coated Ti-6Al-4V Alloy for Hip Implant Application: In-Vitro Simulation Study. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2019; 5:4817-4824. [PMID: 33448824 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.9b00609] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Developing coatings for various applications is an area of research of uttermost importance, to protect surfaces from severe damage by improving the wear and corrosion resistance of the materials. Recently, there has been increasing interest in ceramic coatings for biomedical applications, as the surface may become more inert in nature for the biological reactions and potentially increase the lifespan of the implants and minimize the side effects on the patients. Hence this study is focused on the tribocorrosion behavior of the ceramic coatings for the hip implant application on commonly used implant titanium alloy. The three types of the ceramic coatings are conventional monolithic micron alumina (IDA), micron alumina-40 wt % yttria-stabilized zirconia (YSZ) composite coating (IDAZ), and by-layer nanostructured alumina-13 wt % titania/YSZ (IDZAT) on Ti-6Al-4V alloy. A series of tests, under free potential and potentiostatic mode, were conducted using a hip simulator tribocorrosion setup under simulated joint fluid (bovine calf serum with protein concentration 30g/L). The tribological conditions are pin-on-ball contact with a load of 16N (approximately contact pressure of 50 MPa), the frequency of 1 Hz (walking frequency), and with an amplitude of 30°. The tribocorrosion studies clearly revealed that the coatings have better wear and corrosion resistance and the predominant damage mechanism was mechanical wear rather than corrosion. Among the coatings, the IDZAT shows enhanced tribocorrosion performance by exhibiting more positive OCP, no induced current, and a lower coefficient of friction.
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- Kai-Yuan Cheng
- Department of Material Science and Civil Engineering, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois 60612, United States
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- Department of Physics, School of Advanced Sciences, VIT, Vellore 632014, India.,Centre for Biomaterials, Cellular, and Molecular Theranostics, VIT, Vellore, 632014, India
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- Department of Material Science and Civil Engineering, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois 60612, United States
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- Centre for Biomaterials, Cellular, and Molecular Theranostics, VIT, Vellore, 632014, India
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, College of Medicine at Rockford, University of Illinois-School of Medicine at Rockford, Rockford, Illinois 61107-1897, United States
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Adverse Local Tissue Reactions (ALTRs) are one of the main causes of hip implant failures. Although the metal release from the implants is considered as a main etiology, the mechanisms, and the roles of the released products are topics of ongoing research. The alloys used in the hip implants are considered biocompatible and show negligible corrosion in the body environment under static conditions. However, modularity and its associated mechanically assisted corrosion have been shown to release metal species into the body fluids. ALTRs associated with metal release have been observed in hip implants with metal-on-metal articulation initially, and later with metal-on-polyethylene articulation, the most commonly used design in current hip replacement. The etiological factors in ALTRs have been the topics of many studies. One commonly accepted theory is that the interactions between the metal species and body proteins and cells generate a delayed type IV hypersensitivity reaction leading to ALTRs. However, lymphocyte reactions are not always observed in ALTRS, and the molecular mechanisms have not been clearly demonstrated. A more accepted mechanism is that cell damage generated by metal ions may trigger the secretion of cytokines leading to the inflammatory reactions observed in ALTRs. In this inflammatory environment, some patients would develop hypersensitivity that is associated with poor outcomes. Concerns over ALTRS have brought significant impact to both the clinical selection and development of hip implants. This review is focused on the mechanisms of ALTRs, specifically, the metal release process and the roles of the metal species released in the etiology and pathogenesis of the disease. Hopefully, our presentation and discussion of this biological process from a material perspective could improve our current understanding on the ALTRs and provide useful guidance in developing preventive solutions.
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- Felipe Eltit
- Department of Materials Engineering, University of British Columba, Vancouver, BC, Canada.,School of Biomedical Engineering, University of British Columba, Vancouver, BC, Canada.,Centre for Hip Health and Mobility, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Department of Materials Engineering, University of British Columba, Vancouver, BC, Canada.,School of Biomedical Engineering, University of British Columba, Vancouver, BC, Canada.,Centre for Hip Health and Mobility, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Department of Materials Engineering, University of British Columba, Vancouver, BC, Canada.,School of Biomedical Engineering, University of British Columba, Vancouver, BC, Canada.,Centre for Hip Health and Mobility, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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Spiegelberg BG, Lanting BA, Howard JL, Teeter MG, Naudie DD. Surface integrity of polyethylene liners following trunnionosis of a dual modular neck total hip implant. Hip Int 2018; 28:629-635. [PMID: 29756511 DOI: 10.1177/1120700018754336] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND There has been a trend in the evolution of total hip arthroplasty towards increased modularity; with this increase in modularity come some potentially harmful consequences. Modularity at the neck shaft junction has been linked to corrosion, adverse reaction to metal debris and pseudotumour formation. AIM The aim of this retrieval study is to assess whether the surface integrity of the polyethylene (PE) liner is affected by metal wear debris in a single implant design series of THA revised for trunnionosis. METHODS A retrieval analysis of thirty dual-taper modular neck hip prostheses was performed; the mean time from implantation to revision was 2.7 years (1.02-6.2). PE liners were analysed using a scanning electron microscope with an energy dispersive spectrometer to assess for metal particles embedded on the liner surface. Serum metal ion levels and inflammatory markers were also analysed. RESULTS There were small numbers of metal particles present on the PE liners. The mean number of metal particles per liner was four and the particles varied in size from 0.5 µm to 122 µm mean 16 µm. All patients had elevated metal ion levels: cobalt 6.02 µg/l, chromium 1.22 µg/l, titanium 3.11 µg/l. The cobalt:chromium ratio was 7.55:1. Inflammatory markers were also marginally raised (ESR 17; CRP 10). CONCLUSION These results suggest that retention of PE liners may be reasonable when performing isolated revision of the femoral component in cases of failure at the modular neck stem junction, especially when the inner diameter of the liner is already optimised for head size and stability.
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- Ben Gi Spiegelberg
- 1 Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Western Ontario, London, ON, Canada
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- 1 Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Western Ontario, London, ON, Canada
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- 1 Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Western Ontario, London, ON, Canada
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- 2 Medical Biophysics and Surgery, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Western Ontario, London, ON, Canada
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- 1 Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Western Ontario, London, ON, Canada
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Sui X, Xu R, Liu J, Zhang S, Wu Y, Yang J, Hao J. Tailoring the Tribocorrosion and Antifouling Performance of (Cr, Cu)-GLC Coatings for Marine Application. ACS Appl Mater Interfaces 2018; 10:36531-36539. [PMID: 30273491 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.8b12359] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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Doped graphite-like coating (GLC) has aroused great interest as one of the most promising protective materials in marine applications. However, there is a lack of systematic research on the tribocorrosion and antifouling performance of doped GLC coatings in harsh marine environments. Herein, a multifunctional (Cr, Cu)-GLC coating with combined antifouling and tribocorrosion properties was prepared via a magnetron sputtering method. The experimental results indicate that the resultant coatings changed from a dense structure to a loose columnar structure with the increment of Cr and Cu doping amount. At the same time, the hardness of the coating gradually decreases, but the contact angle between coating and seawater gradually increases. The algae adhesion test reveal that the algae density on the surface of the (Cr, Cu)-GLC coating decreases from about 565 to 70/mm2 as the amount of doping increased. However, on the contrary, the friction coefficient of the coating under OCP condition increases from 0.06 to about 0.35. Overall, the mild doped (Cr, Cu)-GLC coating exhibits the best comprehensive properties, combining antifouling and tribocorrosion properties. The corresponded mechanisms are discussed in terms of the coating microstructure, antifouling, and tribocorrosion behavior.
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- Xudong Sui
- State Key Laboratory of Solid Lubrication, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics , Chinese Academy of Science , Lanzhou 730000 , China
- Qingdao Center of Resource Chemistry and New Materials , Qingdao 266000 , China
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- State Key Laboratory of Solid Lubrication, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics , Chinese Academy of Science , Lanzhou 730000 , China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences , Beijing 100049 , China
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- State Key Laboratory of Solid Lubrication, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics , Chinese Academy of Science , Lanzhou 730000 , China
- Qingdao Center of Resource Chemistry and New Materials , Qingdao 266000 , China
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- State Key Laboratory of Solid Lubrication, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics , Chinese Academy of Science , Lanzhou 730000 , China
- Qingdao Center of Resource Chemistry and New Materials , Qingdao 266000 , China
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- State Key Laboratory of Solid Lubrication, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics , Chinese Academy of Science , Lanzhou 730000 , China
- Qingdao Center of Resource Chemistry and New Materials , Qingdao 266000 , China
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- State Key Laboratory of Solid Lubrication, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics , Chinese Academy of Science , Lanzhou 730000 , China
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- State Key Laboratory of Solid Lubrication, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics , Chinese Academy of Science , Lanzhou 730000 , China
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BACKGROUND This study investigates if the placement of femoral heads (trials and actual implants) using varying impaction forces causes physical compromise to the trunnion. METHODS Trunnion and head taper wear patterns were evaluated after impaction and removal of new femoral stem trunnions and ceramic heads at various impaction loads (2 kN, 4 kN, or 6 kN, n = 6/group). In addition, trunnion wear patterns were measured after plastic trials were hand-placed on new trunnions and underwent range of motion testing in a Hip Simulator (n = 5). RESULTS There was no significant difference in trunnion or head surface deviation, taper angle, or surface roughness in any groups preimpaction and postimpaction and removal. There was no significant surface trunnion damage from assembly and range of motion testing of the plastic femoral head trial. CONCLUSIONS The use of femoral head trials and the concurrent impaction and removal of a new femoral head were not associated with significant trunnion surface damage for the impaction loads observed in this study.
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Fazel M, Salimijazi HR, Shamanian M. Improvement of Corrosion and Tribocorrosion Behavior of Pure Titanium by Subzero Anodic Spark Oxidation. ACS Appl Mater Interfaces 2018; 10:15281-15287. [PMID: 29624363 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.8b02331] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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The present investigation reports corrosion and tribocorrosion behavior of anodic spark oxidation (ASO) coatings formed at 20 and -10 °C. Despite the numerous open pores on the layers formed at 20 °C , the plasma discharged channels were blocked on the surfaces of the subzero ASO coatings. According to polarization curves, the samples treated at -10 °C showed a significant increase in the corrosion resistance ( jcorr of 0.75 nA cm-2). Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy experiments illustrated lower capacitance and higher resistance of both inner and porous layers formed at low temperature. Subzero ASO coatings also demonstrated the lowest overall open circuit potential drop in tribocorrosion studies.
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- M Fazel
- Department of Materials Engineering , Isfahan University of Technology , Isfahan 84156-83111 , Iran
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- Department of Materials Engineering , Isfahan University of Technology , Isfahan 84156-83111 , Iran
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- Department of Materials Engineering , Isfahan University of Technology , Isfahan 84156-83111 , Iran
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Li L, Liu LL, Li X, Guo P, Ke P, Wang A. Enhanced Tribocorrosion Performance of Cr/GLC Multilayered Films for Marine Protective Application. ACS Appl Mater Interfaces 2018; 10:13187-13198. [PMID: 29601725 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.8b00628] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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The corrosion and tribology are all closely related to the interface/surface of materials, which are extremely important for the mechanical components used in harsh marine environments. In this work, we fabricated Cr/graphite-like carbon (GLC) multilayered films with different modulation periods on the 316L stainless steels by direct current magnetron sputtering. Tribocorrosion tests in artificial seawater show that the tribocorrosion resistance of the Cr/GLC films is improved as the modulation period decreases from 1000 to 333 nm and then drastically drops with further decreasing to 250 nm. By taking a top-layer thickening strategy for the Cr/GLC film with 250 nm modulation period, the tribocorrosion performance is significantly enhanced. The corresponded mechanisms are discussed in terms of the film structure and electrochemical corrosion behavior.
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- Lei Li
- Key Laboratory of Marine Materials and Related Technologies, Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Marine Materials and Protective Technologies, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering , Chinese Academy of Sciences , Ningbo 315201 , China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences , Beijing 100049 , China
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- Key Laboratory of Marine Materials and Related Technologies, Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Marine Materials and Protective Technologies, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering , Chinese Academy of Sciences , Ningbo 315201 , China
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- Key Laboratory of Marine Materials and Related Technologies, Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Marine Materials and Protective Technologies, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering , Chinese Academy of Sciences , Ningbo 315201 , China
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- Key Laboratory of Marine Materials and Related Technologies, Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Marine Materials and Protective Technologies, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering , Chinese Academy of Sciences , Ningbo 315201 , China
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- Key Laboratory of Marine Materials and Related Technologies, Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Marine Materials and Protective Technologies, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering , Chinese Academy of Sciences , Ningbo 315201 , China
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- Key Laboratory of Marine Materials and Related Technologies, Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Marine Materials and Protective Technologies, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering , Chinese Academy of Sciences , Ningbo 315201 , China
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Sikora CL, Alfaro MF, Yuan JCC, Barao VA, Sukotjo C, Mathew MT. Wear and Corrosion Interactions at the Titanium/Zirconia Interface: Dental Implant Application. J Prosthodont 2018. [PMID: 29521461 DOI: 10.1111/jopr.12769] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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PURPOSE Dental implants have been shown to have predictable success, but esthetic complications often arise. To reduce tissue shadowing from titanium, zirconia abutments may be used; however, the literature suggests that the use of zirconia leads to greater destruction of the implant interface that may result in biological complications such as titanium tattoos and heavy metal toxicity. Previous studies have examined the mechanical aspects of this implant/abutment relationship, but they have not accounted for the corrosive degradation that also takes place in the dynamic environment of the oral cavity. This study investigated the combined effect of both wear and corrosion on the materials at the implant and abutment interface. MATERIALS AND METHODS Using a simulated oral tribocorrosive environment, titanium (Ti) and zirconia (Zr) abutment materials were slid against titanium and Roxolid implant alloys. The four couplings (Ti/Ti, Ti/Rox, Zr/Ti, Zr/Rox) were selected for the tribocorrosion tests (N = 3). The testing was conducted for 25K cycles, and the coefficient of friction (CoF) and voltage evolution were recorded simultaneously. Following the tribocorrosion assays, the wear volume loss was calculated, and surface characterization was performed. Statistical analysis was completed using a one-way ANOVA followed by post-hoc Bonferroni comparisons. RESULTS Zr/Ti groups had the highest CoF (1.1647), and Ti/Ti had the lowest (0.5033). The Zr/Ti coupling generated significantly more mechanical damage than the Ti/Ti group (p = 0.021). From the corrosion aspect, the Ti/Ti groups had the highest voltage drop (0.802 V), indicating greater corrosion susceptibility. In comparison, the Zr/Roxolid group had the lowest voltage drop (0.628 V) and significantly less electrochemical degradation (p = 0.019). Overall, the Ti/Ti group had the largest wear volume loss (15.1 × 107 μm3 ), while the Zr/Ti group had the least volume loss (2.26 × 107 μm3 ). Both zirconia couplings had significantly less wear volume than the titanium couplings (p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS This study highlights the synergistic interaction between wear and corrosion, which occurs when masticatory forces combine with the salivary environment of the oral cavity. Overall, the zirconia groups outperformed the titanium groups. In fact, the titanium groups generated 5 to 6 times more wear to the implant alloys as compared with the zirconia counterparts. The best performing group was Zr/Ti, and the worst performing group was Ti/Ti.
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- Craig L Sikora
- Department of Restorative Dentistry, College of Dentistry, University of Illinois at Chicago, IL
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry, College of Dentistry, University of Illinois at Chicago, IL
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry, College of Dentistry, University of Illinois at Chicago, IL
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- Department of Prosthodontics and Periodontology, Piracicaba Dental School, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry, College of Dentistry, University of Illinois at Chicago, IL
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry, College of Dentistry, University of Illinois at Chicago, IL.,Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford, IL
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Toh WQ, Tan X, Bhowmik A, Liu E, Tor SB. Tribochemical Characterization and Tribocorrosive Behavior of CoCrMo Alloys: A Review. Materials (Basel) 2017; 11:ma11010030. [PMID: 29278375 PMCID: PMC5793528 DOI: 10.3390/ma11010030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2017] [Revised: 12/12/2017] [Accepted: 12/22/2017] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Orthopedic implants first started out as an all-metal hip joint replacement. However, poor design and machinability as well as unsatisfactory surface finish subjected the all-metal joint replacement to being superseded by a polyethylene bearing. Continued improvement in manufacturing techniques together with the reality that polyethylene wear debris can cause hazardous reactions in the human body has brought about the revival of metal-on-metal (MOM) hip joints in recent years. This has also led to a relatively new research area that links tribology and corrosion together. This article aims at reviewing the commonly used tribochemical methods adopted in the analysis of tribocorrosion and putting forward some of the models and environmental factors affecting the tribocorrosive behavior of CoCrMo alloys, a widely-used class of biomaterial for orthopedic implants.
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- Wei Quan Toh
- Singapore Centre for 3D Printing, School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 50 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore 639798, Singapore.
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- Singapore Centre for 3D Printing, School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 50 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore 639798, Singapore.
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- Rolls-Royce@NTU Corporate Lab, Nanyang Technological University, 50 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore 639798, Singapore.
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- School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 50 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore 639798, Singapore.
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- School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 50 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore 639798, Singapore.
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Nodzo SR, Esposito CI, Potter HG, Ranawat CS, Wright TM, Padgett DE. MRI, Retrieval Analysis, and Histologic Evaluation of Adverse Local Tissue Reaction in Metal-on-Polyethylene Total Hip Arthroplasty. J Arthroplasty 2017; 32:1647-1653. [PMID: 28087160 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2016.11.046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2016] [Revised: 11/15/2016] [Accepted: 11/28/2016] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The severity and location of adverse local tissue reaction (ALTR) seen in metal-on-polyethylene total hip arthroplasty (THA) is not well described. METHODS We retrospectively reviewed the records of patients who underwent a revision THA using our biomechanics database. We included all patients who underwent revision surgery for the diagnosis of ALTR with THA implants that had modularity solely at the head-neck junction and excluded patients with implant modularity at sites other than the head-neck junction. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) was evaluated by a fellowship-trained radiologist who specializes in evaluating metal artifact reducing MRI sequences to quantify the ALTR lesions. Histology was evaluated for findings of ALTR using the Campbell score. RESULTS We identified 11 patients in the database. Eight patients had an MRI ALTR grade of severe and 7 did based on the histology score. The mean synovial volume was 218,658 mm3 (range 23,461-451,435 mm3) with a mean maximal synovial thickness of 15.3 mm (range 3-34.3 mm). A disruptive infiltration of the abductors due to pseudocapsule invasion was seen in 67% of the patients with 3 not having abductor involvement. Mean preoperative cobalt and chromium levels were 5.4 ppb (range 1-12.3 ppb) and 1.1 ppb (range 0.6-2.4 ppb), respectively. CONCLUSION Patients with ALTR from head-neck junction corrosion in metal-on-polyethylene THA may present with large pseudotumors that have previously been under appreciated. Mean preoperative serum cobalt and chromium ion levels remained relatively low, and MRI was an effective way to characterize the size and location of these lesions.
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- Scott R Nodzo
- Department of Orthopaedics, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, New York
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- Department of Radiology, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, New York
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- Department of Biomechanics, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, New York
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, New York
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Fretting corrosion of medical devices is of growing concern, yet, the interactions between tribological and electrochemical parameters are not fully understood. Fretting corrosion of CoCr alloy was simulated, and the components of damage were monitored as a function of displacement and contact pressure. Free corrosion potential (Ecorr), intermittent linear polarisation resistance and cathodic potentiostatic methods were used to characterise the system. Interferometry was used to estimate material loss post rubbing. The fretting regime influenced the total material lost and the dominant degradation mechanism. At high contact pressures and low displacements, pure corrosion was dominant with wear and its synergies becoming more important as the contact pressure and displacement decreased and increased, respectively. In some cases, an antagonistic effect from the corrosion-enhanced wear contributor was observed suggesting that film formation and removal may be present. The relationship between slip mechanism and the contributors to tribocorrosion degradation is presented.
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- Michael Bryant
- Institute of Functional Surfaces (iFS), School of Mechanical Engineering, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
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- Institute of Functional Surfaces (iFS), School of Mechanical Engineering, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
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Choudhury D, Lackner J, Fleming RA, Goss J, Chen J, Zou M. Diamond-like carbon coatings with zirconium-containing interlayers for orthopedic implants. J Mech Behav Biomed Mater 2017; 68:51-61. [PMID: 28152443 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2017.01.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2016] [Revised: 01/11/2017] [Accepted: 01/13/2017] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Six types of diamond-like carbon (DLC) coatings with zirconium (Zr)-containing interlayers on titanium alloy (Ti-6Al-4V) were investigated for improving the biotribological performance of orthopedic implants. The coatings consist of three layers: above the substrate a layer stack of 32 alternating Zr and ZrN sublayers (Zr:ZrN), followed by a layer comprised of Zr and DLC (Zr:DLC), and finally a N-doped DLC layer. The Zr:ZrN layer is designed for increasing load carrying capacity and corrosion resistance; the Zr:DLC layer is for gradual transition of stress, thus enhancing layer adhesion; and the N-doped DLC layer is for decreasing friction, squeaking noises and wear. Biotribological experiments were performed in simulated body fluid employing a ball-on-disc contact with a Si3N4 ball and a rotational oscillating motion to mimic hip motion in terms of gait angle, dynamic contact pressures, speed and body temperature. The results showed that the Zr:DLC layer has a substantial influence on eliminating delamination of the DLC from the substrates. The DLC/Si3N4 pairs significantly reduced friction coefficient, squeaking noise and wear of both the Si3N4 balls and the discs compared to those of the Ti-6Al-4V/Si3N4 pair after testing for a duration that is equivalent to one year of hip motion in vivo.
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- Dipankar Choudhury
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR 72701, USA
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- JOANNEUM RESEARCH Forschungsgesellschaft mbH, Institute of Surface Technologies and Photonics, Functional Surfaces, Leobner Strasse 94, A-8712 Niklasdorf, Austria
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR 72701, USA
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR 72701, USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR 72701, USA
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR 72701, USA.
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Chen Q, Xie Z, Chen T, Gong F. Tribocorrosion Failure Mechanism of TiN/SiO x Duplex Coating Deposited on AISI304 Stainless Steel. Materials (Basel) 2016; 9:E963. [PMID: 28774085 DOI: 10.3390/ma9120963] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2016] [Revised: 11/13/2016] [Accepted: 11/21/2016] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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TiN/SiOx duplex coatings were synthesized on AISI304 stainless steel by plasma immersion ion implantation and deposition (PIIID) followed by radio frequency magnetron sputtering (RFMS). The microstructure and tribocorrosion failure behaviors of the duplex coatings were investigated by X-ray diffraction, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy, atomic force microscopy, reciprocating-sliding tribometer, and electrochemical tests. The as-deposited duplex coating had a two-layered columnar growth structure consisting of face-centered cubic TiN and amorphous SiOx. Sliding tests showed that the TiN interlayer had good adhesion with the substrate, but the SiOx layer suffered from severe delamination failure. Friction force induced a number of micro-cracks in the coating, which provided channels for the diffusion of NaCl solution. The tribocorrosion test showed that the duplex coating exhibited a lower wear-performance in NaCl solution than in ambient atmosphere. Multi-scale chloride ion corrosion occurred simultaneously and substantially degraded the bonding strength of the columnar crystals or neighboring layers. Force-corrosion synergy damage eventually led to multi-degradation failure of the duplex coating. The presented results provide a comprehensive understanding of the tribocorrosion failure mechanism in coatings with duplex architecture.
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Espinosa T, Sanes J, Bermúdez MD. New Alkylether-Thiazolium Room-Temperature Ionic Liquid Lubricants: Surface Interactions and Tribological Performance. ACS Appl Mater Interfaces 2016; 8:18631-18639. [PMID: 27348604 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.6b05888] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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The use of newly synthesized alkylether-thiazolium ionic liquids as lubricants is described for the first time. Two ionic liquids composed of a thiazolium cation and a bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)amide ([Th][Tf2N]) or dicyanamide ([Th][(NC)2N]) anion have been studied, and their tribological behavior has been compared with that of 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)amide ([Im][Tf2N]) in pin-on-disk tests using sapphire balls against AISI 52100 or AISI 316L steels. All ionic liquids show higher contact angles on AISI 316L steel than on AISI 52100, the lowest values found for ([Im][Tf2N]) on both steel surfaces. AISI 52100 shows similar friction coefficients for all lubricants, and negligible wear rates for the ionic liquids containing the bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)amide anion. Immersion tests show no corrosion of AISI 52100 in imidazolium or thiazolium bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)amide ionic liquids. AISI 316L shows similar friction coefficients for both bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)amide ionic liquids, but the lowest wear rate is obtained for [Th][Tf2N]. An increase in friction coefficient and wear rate is observed for thiazolium dicyanamide. This increase is related to a tribocorrosion process due to decomposition of the thiazolium cation. XPS shows the formation of iron sulfide on the wear track on AISI 316L after lubrication with thiazolium dicyanamide. No tribocorrosion processes take place for the [Tf2N] ionic liquids.
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- Tulia Espinosa
- Departamento de Ingeniería de Materiales y Fabricación, Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena , 30202-Cartagena, Spain
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- Departamento de Ingeniería de Materiales y Fabricación, Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena , 30202-Cartagena, Spain
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- Departamento de Ingeniería de Materiales y Fabricación, Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena , 30202-Cartagena, Spain
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Sun Y, Dearnley PA, Mallia B. Response of duplex Cr(N)/S and Cr(C)/S coatings on 316L stainless steel to tribocorrosion in 0.89% NaCl solution under plastic contact conditions. J Biomed Mater Res B Appl Biomater 2016; 105:1503-1513. [PMID: 27120400 DOI: 10.1002/jbm.b.33690] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2015] [Revised: 03/30/2016] [Accepted: 04/06/2016] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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Two duplex coatings, Cr(N)/S and Cr(C)/S, were deposited on 316 L stainless steel by magnetron sputtering. The effectiveness of these duplex coatings in improving the tribocorrosion behavior of medical alloys under elastic contact conditions has been demonstrated in a recent publication. The present work focused on the response of these duplex coatings to tribocorrosion under plastic contact conditions. Tribocorrosion tests were conducted in 0.89% NaCl solution at 37°C at an initial contact pressure of 740 MPa and under unidirectional sliding conditions for sliding duration up to 24 h. The results showed that during sliding in the corrosive solution, the duplex coatings were plastically deformed into the substrate to a depth about 1 μm. The Cr(C)/S duplex coating had sufficient ductility to accommodate the deformation without cracking, such that it was worn through gradually, leading to the gradual increase in open circuit potential (OCP) and coefficient of friction (COF). On the other hand, the Cr(N)/S duplex coating suffered from cracking at all tested potentials, leading to coating blistering after prolonged sliding at OCP and stable pit formation in the substrate beneath the coating at applied anodic potentials. © 2016 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Biomed Mater Res Part B: Appl Biomater, 105B: 1503-1513, 2017.
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- Y Sun
- School of Engineering and Sustainable Development, Faculty of Technology, De Montfort University, Leicester, LE1 9BH, United Kingdom
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- Director, Boride Services Ltd, Leeds, United Kingdom, formerly Visiting Professor in Surface Engineering, University of Southampton
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- Faculty of Engineering, University of Malta, Msida Campus, MSD, 2080, Malta
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Teeter MG, Carroll MJ, Walch G, Athwal GS. Tribocorrosion in shoulder arthroplasty humeral component retrievals. J Shoulder Elbow Surg 2016; 25:311-5. [PMID: 26412208 DOI: 10.1016/j.jse.2015.07.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2015] [Revised: 06/22/2015] [Accepted: 07/08/2015] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND Tribocorrosion at the modular taper connections of total hip implants has been associated with trunnionosis and adverse local tissue reactions. Modularity is also widely used in shoulder arthroplasty implants, but little information exists about the potential for tribocorrosion. This study hypothesized that there would be mild or no tribocorrosion in a series of retrieved shoulder implants. METHODS A total of 28 implants with a mean implantation time of 6.2 ± 6.0 years were evaluated using a validated damage scoring method. Implant tapers on the head and stem were divided into upper (deepest) and lower zones and independently scored for fretting and corrosion damage from 1 (none) to 4 (severe). RESULTS Corrosion was present on 32% of heads and 38% of stems, whereas fretting was present on 36% of heads and 46% of stems. There was significantly greater (P = .02) corrosion in the lower zone of the retrieved stems (1.4 ± 0.5) than there was in the upper zone (1.1 ± 0.3). Correlation between the head and stem corrosion for lower zone was moderate (r = 0.41; P = .04). DISCUSSION Tribocorrosion was present on the heads and stems of some of the retrieved shoulder implants examined in this study. The incidence of tribocorrosion in shoulder implants was lower than in reported cases of retrieved hip implants. The greatest damage was in the lower zone of the taper, where the connection may be exposed to the surrounding joint fluid. It remains to be seen whether this leads to any clinical presentation of trunnionosis.
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- Matthew G Teeter
- Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University, London, ON, Canada; Department of Medical Biophysics, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University, London, ON, Canada; Surgical Innovation Program, Lawson Health Research Institute, London, ON, Canada
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- McFarlane Hand and Upper Limb Centre, St. Joseph's Health Care, London, ON, Canada
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- Hôpital Privé Jean Mermoz, Générale de Santé, Centre Orthopédique Santy, Lyon, France
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- Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University, London, ON, Canada; Roth
- McFarlane Hand and Upper Limb Centre, St. Joseph's Health Care, London, ON, Canada.
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Mathew MT, Runa MJ, Laurent M, Jacobs JJ, Rocha LA, Wimmer MA. Tribocorrosion behavior of CoCrMo alloy for hip prosthesis as a function of loads: a comparison between two testing systems. Wear 2011; 271:1210-1219. [PMID: 21921971 PMCID: PMC3171172 DOI: 10.1016/j.wear.2011.01.086] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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Metal-on-metal (MOM) hip prosthesis bearings have enjoyed renewed popularity, but concerns remain with wear debris and metal ion release causing a negative response in the surrounding tissues. Further understanding into the wear and corrosion mechanisms occurring in MOM hips is therefore essential.The purpose of this study was to evaluate the tribocorrosion behaviour, or interplay between corrosion and wear, of a low-carbon CoCrMo alloy as a function of loading. The tribocorrosion tests were performed using two tribometer configurations. In the first configuration, "System A", a linearly reciprocating alumina ball slid against the flat metal immersed in a phosphate buffer solution (PBS). In the second configuration, "System B", the flat end of a cylindrical metal pin was pressed against an alumina ball that oscillated rotationally, using bovine calf serum (BCS) as the lubricant and electrolyte. System B was custom-built to emulate in vivo conditions. The tribocorrosion tests were performed under potentiostatic conditions at -0.345V, with a sliding duration of 1800 seconds and a frequency of 1Hz. In System A the applied loads were 0.05, 0.5, and 1N (138, 296 and 373MPa, respectively) and in System B were 16, 32, and 64N (474, 597, and 752MPa, respectively). Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) and polarization resistance were estimated. The total mass loss (K(wc)) in the CoCrMo was determined. The mass loss due to wear (K(w)) and that due to corrosion (K(c)) were determined. The dominant wear regime for the CoCrMo alloy subjected to sliding changes from wear-corrosion to mechanical wear as the contact stress increases. An attempt was made to compare both system, in their tribochemical responses and formulate some insights in the total degradation processes. Our results also suggest that the proteins in the serum lubricant assist in the generation of a protective layer against corrosion during sliding. The study highlights the need of adequate methodology/guidelines to compare the results from different test systems and translating in solving the practical problems.
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- M T Mathew
- Section of Tribology, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, 60612 Chicago, IL, USA
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