Chayanis Vattanasup. Color formation, wettability, and surface characteristics on titanium surface treated by anodization. Master's Degree(Dentistry). Chiang Mai University. Library. : Chiang Mai, 2025.
Color formation, wettability, and surface characteristics on titanium surface treated by anodization
Abstract:
Objectives: To assess the contact angle on Ti surface and to investigate the surface characteristics of anodized Ti surface when different voltages are applied in anodization process. Materials and methods: A total of 114 titanium alloy disks (Ti6Al4V) were divided evenly into 19 groups, with 6 disks in each group, 1 group as a control group. The Ti6Al4V disks were electrochemically colored in a temperature-controlled container with 1 M baking soda as the electrolyte, the Ti6Al4V disks on the anode, and the aluminum foil on the cathode. The feed voltages were arranged from 5 to 90 V, with an incremental voltage of 5 V at each step. The anodizing time was 60 seconds. Physical properties including surface roughness, wettability, morphology, and chemical composition were evaluated by surface roughness profilometer, a contact angle analysis system and scanning electron microscopy. Results: Anodized titanium alloys at different voltages can produce a variety of colors on their surfaces. There was no statistically significant difference in surface roughness (Ra) and the contact angles between the control and anodized groups. The SEM image revealed a relatively smooth titanium surface with a fine-grained microstructure. A few small pores were observed when the higher voltage was applied. Conclusions: Anodization is an effective method for altering the color of titanium alloys while maintaining their desirable surface properties. A wide range of colors can be achieved by varying the anodization voltage. The surface roughness and hydrophilicity remained unchanged. Nevertheless, the nanostructure was enhanced.