Papers by Author: Karolina Jurczyk

Abstract: Ti and Ti-based alloys are preferred materials in the production of implants in both medical and dental applications. One of the methods that allow the change of biological properties of Ti alloys is the modification of their chemical composition and microstructure. In this study, new biocompatible, nanostructured Ti-x vol% SiO2, Ti-x vol% 45S5 Bioglass, and Ti-x vol% HAp (x=0, 3, 10) materials have been developed, manufactured and studied in terms of their biocompatibility. These materials give the possibility of controlling in detail the grain structure and the composition of the alloy and, consequently, the mechanical and biocompatibility performances. Our results of in vitro studies show that these bionanocomposites have excellent biocompatibility and could integrate with bone. After 1st day of incubation cells show good adhesion to the surface of studied samples in the form of filopodia. After 5 days of incubation, the typical monolayer was observed. With regard to microcrystalline Ti it could help to obtain better dental implants with better mechanical properties and corrosion resistance.

Abstract: In the present work Ti-HA (3, 10, 20, 50 vol%) nanocomposites were produced by the combination of mechanical alloying and powder metallurgical process. The experimental results show, that Ti-HA nanocomposites have better mechanical and corrosion properties in comparison with microcrystalline titanium. For example: Vickers microhardness of Ti-10 vol% HA nanocomposite is 1500 HV0.2 (pure Ti metal – 250 HV0.2) and corrosion resistance in Ringer solution is Ic = 1.19 • 10-7 A/cm2, Ec = -0.41 V for Ti-10 vol% HA and Ic = 1.31 • 10-5 A/cm2, Ec = -0.36 V for Ti. In conclusion, titanium – ceramics nanocomposite are suitable for hard tissue replacement from the point of view of both mechanical and corrosion properties.

Abstract: In this work Ni-free austenitic stainless steels with nanostructure were synthesized by mechanical alloying (MA), heat treatment and nitrogenation of elemental Fe, Cr, Mn and Mo microcrystalline powders. The phase transformation from ferritic to austenitic was confirmed by XRD analysis. The mechanical and corrosion properties of the produced biomaterials were investigated. Additionally, the biocompatibility of nickel-free austenitic stainless steels with nanostructure and microcrystalline 316L steel, were analyzed studying the behaviour of Normal Human Osteoblast (NHOst) cells from Cambrex (CC-2538). An enhancement of the properties due to the nanoscale structures in the bulk consolidated materials was observed.