Ti-15Zr-5.5Cu: A dental titanium alloy with robust antibacterial activity and superior corrosion resistance

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Authors: Nan Shi, Diaofeng Li, Jingyu Tan, Yingfei Chen, Zining Cui, Qiang Wang, Chunguang Bai, Lin Wu, Zhongheng Yang
DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2026.115499
Cited by: 2
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Abstract

-containing saliva) after 5 days, significantly higher than control materials. These findings elucidate the antibacterial mechanisms of Cu-containing biomedical alloys and provide guidance for the design of next-generation dental and orthopedic implants.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Titanium Alloys Microstructure and Properties Intermetallics and Advanced Alloy Properties Hydrogen embrittlement and corrosion behaviors in metals

Publication details

Journal / source
iScience
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Volume
29
Issue
4
Pages
115499–115499
Publication date
27 March 2026
Language
EN