Advancing biomedical substrate engineering: An eco-friendly route for synthesizing micro- and nanotextures on 3D printed Ti–6Al–4V

• DOI: 10.1016/j.jmrt.2023.12.164
• Publication Date: 2023-12-20T19:03:02Z
• Authors: A. Kityk; M. Hnatko; V. Pavlik; M. Balog; J. Šoltys; M. Labudova
• Keywords: Deep eutectic solvent; Choline chloride

This study investigates the impact of a combined approach involving sandblasting and electrochemical surface treatment using deep eutectic solvent Ethaline, mixture choline chloride ethylene glycol, on characteristics Ti–6Al–4V biomedical substrates fabricated through direct selective laser melting (DSLM). Research has focused morphology, topography, chemical composition, cell adhesion. The novel demonstrated ability to create hierarchical structure with both micro nanopatterns. rough edges resulting from process were effectively smoothed subsequent processing. Additionally, issue residual sand particles, which commonly arise in procedures, was successfully addressed new method. results indicated that Ti alloy samples subjected Ethaline exhibited improved hydrophilicity. In-vitro adhesion tests confirmed potential for bio-inspired properties DSLM-printed achieved combination processing Ethaline.