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Surface modification of titanium alloy using a Q-switched diode-pumped solid state laser at 355 nm

  • Mingwei Li
  • , Ne Shante Morris
  • , Steven Mwenifumbo
  • , Mark Keirstead
  • , Wolé Soboyejo

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Abstract

The current paper presents the results of recent studies of the effects of laser processing parameters on the microstructure and surface topology of laser grooved Ti-6Al-4V surfaces used for biomedical applications. Laser micro-grooves are produced using a diode pumped solid state (DPSS) lasers at 355 nm and different pulse repetition frequencies (PRF). The underlying microstructures and surface topologies of the grooves are then characterized using scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Laser/material interaction mechanisms are discussed and optimal laser processing parameters are developed. The implications of the microstructural and topological features are then assessed for cell/surface interactions and adhesion.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)206-211
Number of pages6
JournalProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume4830
DOIs
StatePublished - 2002
EventThird International Symposium on Laser Precision Microfabrication - Osaka, Japan
Duration: May 27 2002May 31 2002

Keywords

  • Biomedical applications
  • Laser micromachining
  • Surface modification
  • Titanium alloy

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