Papers by Author: A. Balakrishnan

Abstract: Molten Soda lime glass (SLG) was penetrated into the surface of ZTA at 1500°C for the holding time of 1 to 10 h. The depth of the glass penetration increased with increasing holding time. The thermal expansion mismatch and elastic property mismatch between the penetrated glass and ZTA produced residual compression in the surface region during cooling. This residual compression enhanced the flexural strength and fracture toughness remarkably.

Abstract: In this study hydroxyapatite (HA) was coated by sol-gel method on Ti6Al4V alloy substrates: on micropolished surface and after titania (titanium oxide) treatment. Former shows the cracks and poor bonding of HA whereas latter shows coating without cracks and higher bonding strength. The higher bonding strength of HA coating in titania treated sample could be attributed to the increased roughness by titanium oxide layer.