
The study focuses on an innovative process for the use of a ZrN coating on Ti6Al4V alloy for orthopaedic bone implants. The preparation process combines the technology of physical vapour deposition (PVD) and micro-arc oxidation (MAO) to achieve hydrophobic properties, improved corrosion resistance and enhanced coating adhesion to Ti6Al4V alloy. An alkaline electrolyte and different microarc discharge intensities were used to prepare MAO coatings. The evaluation of the structure and topography of the coatings was performed using SEM with XRPD, EDX, and XPS analysis. The prepared oxide coatings Zr, ZrSiO4, and ZrTiO4 increase the corrosion potential depending on the applied source frequency and thus increase the corrosion resistance of the hybrid system. At the same time, the formation of oxide phases leads to changes in surface topography associated with increasing friction coefficient and better wear resistance.
Corrosion, Coefficient of friction, Wear, Industrial electrochemistry, Wettability, TA401-492, ZrN/MAO coatings, Materials of engineering and construction. Mechanics of materials, TP250-261
Corrosion, Coefficient of friction, Wear, Industrial electrochemistry, Wettability, TA401-492, ZrN/MAO coatings, Materials of engineering and construction. Mechanics of materials, TP250-261
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