ArticleMaterials (Basel, Switzerland)2025
Sol-Gel-Derived Vinyltrimethoxysilane (VTMS)/Tetraetoxysilane (TEOS) Hybrid Coatings on Titanium Materials for Use in Medical Applications.
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Abstract
Hybrid silane-based coatings were developed via the sol-gel process using two precursors, vinyltrimethoxysilane (VTMS) and tetraethoxysilane (TEOS), and subsequently deposited onto three titanium-based substrates: commercially pure titanium Grade 2, Ti6Al4V, and Ti13Nb13Zr. Comprehensive physicochemical characterization was performed, including microstructural (optical and SEM), topographical (3D roughness), spectroscopic (FTIR), and electrochemical (potentiodynamic) analyses. The coatings were continuous, transparent, smooth, and exhibited high gloss with no visible cracks or surface defects. Surface roughness (Sa ≈ 0.3 μm) was consistent across all samples and remained unaffected by both the VTMS to TEOS ratio and the substrate type. Coating thickness ranged from 8 to 15 μm, as confirmed by both digital microscopy and thickness gauge measurements. All coatings demonstrated strong adhesion to the substrates. FTIR analysis confirmed the presence of key functional groups, such as CH
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