Citation Link: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.oceram.2023.100340
Nanodentistry aspects explored towards nanostructured ZrO2: Immobilizing zirconium-oxide nanotube coatings onto zirconia ceramic implant surfaces
Publication Type
Article
Subjects
Cubic zirconia
Materials science
Ceramic
Zirconium
Zirconium oxide
Nanotechnology
Oxide
Nanotube
Chemical engineering
Composite material
Metallurgy
Carbon nanotube
Engineering
Date Issued
2023
Abstract
We report on a facile strategy to impart nanostructured morphology to commercially available ceramic-preforms used for biomedical applications in the field of dentistry. This process involves the deposition of nanotubular zirconium-oxide (ZrNT) membranes onto zirconia (ZrO2) ceramic discs at ambient conditions. ZrNTs are fabricated via electrochemical anodization of zirconium foil in a one-pot synthesis. The ZrNT film is detached from the metal-foil using office-adhesive tape and freestanding ZrNT films were obtained via dissolution of adhesives in a solvent bath, which also facilitate the transfer of ZrNT film onto the ceramic. This simple technique allows to impart a robust micro-nanoscale structure to bulk-ceramics that can potentially offer insights into designing ‘smart’ implants in the field of ceramic-biomaterial applications.
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