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Explains the characteristics of titanium, where it is found, how it is mined, and some of its uses, including ship hulls, durable tools, and pigments.
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Rapid Synthesis of Fast-Charging TiNbsub.2Osub.7 for Lithium-Ion Storage via Ultrafast Carbothermal Shock
The development of fast-charging lithium-ion batteries urgently requires high-performance anode materials. In this paper, through an ultrafast carbothermal shock (CTS) strategy, titanium niobium oxide (TiNb[sub.2]O[sub.7], TNO) with an optimized structure was successfully synthesized within 30 s. By regulating the synthesis temperature to 1200 °C, the TNO-1200 material was obtained. Its lattice parameters (a-axis: 17.6869 Å) and unit-cell volume (796.83 Å[sup.3]) were significantly expanded compared to the standard structure (a-axis: 17.51 Å, volume ~790 Å[sup.3]), which widened the lithium-ion migration channels. Rietveld refinement and atomic position analysis indicated that the partial overlap of Ti/Nb atoms and the cooperative displacement of oxygen atoms induced by CTS reduced the lithium-ion diffusion energy barrier. Meanwhile, the cation disorder suppressed the polarization effect. Electrochemical tests showed that after 3000 cycles at a current density of 10 C, the specific capacity of TNO-1200 reached 125 mAh/g, with a capacity retention rate of 98%. EDS mapping confirmed the uniform distribution of elements and the absence of impurity phases. This study provides an efficient synthesis strategy and theoretical basis for the design of high-performance fast-charging battery materials through atomic-scale structural engineering.
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In-situ electron-beam synthesis of boride phases FROM LaB.sub.6/Ti system
The paper deals with the direct synthesis of titanum borides from lanthanum hexaboride layers deposited onto a titanium substrate followed by processing with a microsecond low-energy high-current electron beam (LEHCEB). It is shown how the electron-beam energy density affects the structure and properties of the obtained surface layer. The latter consists of 54 to 41 at.% B, depending on the LEHCEB processing mode. Microstructure investigations show that the surface layer is a nanostructured composite consisting of a mixture of TiB and TiB.sub.2 particles distributed in the submicrocrystalline [alpha]âTi matrix. The boride particle size ranges between 10 and 70â¯nm, depending on the synthesis modes. It is shown that the formation of the composite nanostructure improves the nanohardness and wear resistance of the synthesized surface layer. When the content of boride phases is the highest, the nanohardness grows up to 12.5â¯GPa or by 3.9 times, while the wear resistance becomes more than 5 times higher than in the initial titanium substrate.
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3D Printed Titanium Wedges for Distraction Arthrodesis of the Subtalar Joint
Category:
Hindfoot
Introduction/Purpose:
Distraction arthrodesis of the subtalar joint is performed to restore height and correct deformity in the case of subtalar joint arthrosis, malalignment of the rear foot, calcaneal fracture, or other pathologies. Historically, autograft or allograft bone blocks were used to restore natural alignment and improve hindfoot function. Although successful use has been reported, complications associated with donor site morbidity and size limitation for autograft, as well as additional complications including nonunion, graft collapse, and loss of alignment are common. Recently, innovative advancements have enabled the use of 3D printed porous titanium implants for use, improving the union rates and reduced risk of subsidence and graft collapse.
Methods:
6 patients with subtalar collapse and anterior ankle impingement were indicated for distraction subtalar arthrodesis. Surgery was performed with a lateral approach for the distraction arthrodesis using an off the shelf 3D printed subtalar wedge and a nitinol pseudoelastic fusion rod for stabilization and fixation. Patients were followed 6 months post op for fusion and alignment. Fusion was confirmed at 3 months with CT scans and alignment was monitored with weightbearing ankle X-rays.
Results:
3D wedge incorporation and sustained correction of height and alignment was maintained over time at the subtalar joint. There were no nonunions, 2 patients reports skin healing issues due to tension on the skin with wound closure. These healed with local wound care. Improvement in preoperative to postoperative tibiotalar sagittal plane alignment was observed in all patients.
Conclusion:
The use of a 3D printed titanium wedge for distraction Arthrodesis of the subtalar joint is a safe procedure and useful procedure in short-term follow-up. This procedure does provide improvement in the patients alignment and fusion occurs with in 3 months of surgery.
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General review of titanium toxicity
Background
Titanium is a commonly used inert bio-implant material within the medical and dental fields. Although the use of titanium is thought to be safe with a high success rate, in some cases, there are rare reports of problems caused by titanium. In most of these problematic reports, only individual reports are dominant and comprehensive reporting has not been performed. This comprehensive article has been prepared to review the toxicity of titanium materials within the medical and dental fields.
Methods
We used online searching tools including MEDLINE (PubMed), Embase, Cochrane Library, and Google Scholar by combining keywords such as “titanium implant toxicity,” “titanium implant corrosion,” “titanium implant allergy,” and “yellow nail syndrome.” Recently updated data has been collected and compiled into one of four categories: “the toxicity of titanium,” “the toxicity of titanium alloys,” “the toxicity of titanium implants,” and “diseases related to titanium.”
Results
Recent studies with regard to titanium toxicity have been increasing and have now expanded to the medical field in addition to the fields of environmental research and basic science. Problems that may arise in titanium-based dental implants include the generation of titanium and titanium alloy particles and ions deposited into surrounding tissues due to the corrosion and wear of implants, resulting in bone loss due to inflammatory reactions, which may lead to osseointegration failure of the dental implant. These titanium ions and particles are systemically deposited and can lead to toxic reactions in other tissues such as yellow nail syndrome. Additionally, implant failure and allergic reactions can occur due to hypersensitivity reactions. Zirconia implants can be considered as an alternative; however, limitations still exist due to a lack of long-term clinical data.
Conclusions
Clinicians should pay attention to the use of titanium dental implants and need to be aware of the problems that may arise from the use of titanium implants and should be able to diagnose them, in spite of very rare occurrence. Within the limitation of this study, it was suggested that we should be aware the rare problems of titanium toxicity.
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Radiographic Outcomes in the Treatment of Type II Adult Acquired Flatfoot Deformity Following Lateral Column Lengthening with a Titanium Wedge versus Autograft or Allograft
Category:
Midfoot/Forefoot
Introduction/Purpose:
Lateral column lengthening (LCL) is a surgical procedure used to manage forefoot abduction occurring in patients with stage IIB Adult Acquired Flat Foot Deformity (AAFD). This procedure utilizes an opening wedge osteotomy of the calcaneus which is then filled with autograft, allograft, or a titanium wedge. The primary aim of this study was to compare the radiographic outcomes of these different bone substitutes in the setting of stage IIB AAFD with the use of LCL.
Methods:
All patients who underwent LCL from October 2008 until October 2018 were retrospectively reviewed. Preoperative weight bearing radiographs, initial postoperative radiographs and 1-year weight bearing radiographs were reviewed. The following radiographic measurements were recorded: talonavicular uncoverage angle, incongruency angle, and calcaneal pitch.
Results:
A total of 44 patients were included in our study. The mean age of the cohort was 54 (range 18-74). The study cohort was divided into two groups. There were 17 (38.7%) patients that received a titanium wedge and 27 (61.5%) that received autograft or allograft. Patients that underwent LCL with the autograft/allograft group were significantly older (p=0.006). Patients who underwent LCL with a titanium wedge had a significantly higher preoperative talonavicular angle (p=0.013). There were no significant differences in post-operative talonavicular uncoverage angle, incongruency angle or calcaneal pitch at 6 months or 1 year.
Conclusion:
Adult acquired flat foot deformity is a difficult disorder to treat surgically. Lateral column lengthening is a common surgical procedure used to treat forefoot abduction that occurs. Our results show that at 6 months and 1 year no radiographic difference exists between autograft/allograft bone substitutes versus titanium wedge in LCL. Future research should evaluate the differences in patient reported outcomes between autograft/allograft versus titanium wedge bone substitutes.
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Bioorthogonal catalytic patch
Bioorthogonal catalysis mediated by transition metals has inspired a new subfield of artificial chemistry complementary to enzymatic reactions, enabling the selective labelling of biomolecules or in situ synthesis of bioactive agents via non-natural processes. However, the effective deployment of bioorthogonal catalysis in vivo remains challenging, mired by the safety concerns of metal toxicity or complicated procedures to administer catalysts. Here, we describe a bioorthogonal catalytic device comprising a microneedle array patch integrated with Pd nanoparticles deposited on TiO
2
nanosheets. This device is robust and removable, and can mediate the local conversion of caged substrates into their active states in high-level living systems. In particular, we show that such a patch can promote the activation of a prodrug at subcutaneous tumour sites, restoring its parent drug’s therapeutic anticancer properties. This in situ applied device potentiates local treatment efficacy and eliminates off-target prodrug activation and dose-dependent side effects in healthy organs or distant tissues.
The toxicity and complicated administration procedures of transition metal catalysts have hampered the applications of bioorthogonal catalysis in vivo. Here the authors fill the needles of a microneedle array patch with palladium nanoparticles deposited on titanium nanosheets and show that the device, applied locally on the skin of mouse models bearing melanoma, promotes intratumoural conversion of systemically injected caged doxorubicin into the active drug, reducing its toxicity and side effects.
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Comparative absorption, distribution, and excretion of titanium dioxide and zinc oxide nanoparticles after repeated oral administration
Background
The
in vivo
kinetics of nanoparticles is an essential to understand the hazard of nanoparticles. Here, the absorption, distribution, and excretion patterns of titanium dioxide (TiO
2
) and zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles following oral administration were evaluated.
Methods
Nanoparticles were orally administered to rats for 13 weeks (7 days/week). Samples of blood, tissues (liver, kidneys, spleen, and brain), urine, and feces were obtained at necropsy. The level of Ti or Zn in each sample was measured using inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry.
Results
TiO
2
nanoparticles had extremely low absorption, while ZnO nanoparticles had higher absorption and a clear dose-response curve. Tissue distribution data showed that TiO
2
nanoparticles were not significantly increased in sampled organs, even in the group receiving the highest dose (1041.5 mg/kg body weight). In contrast, Zn concentrations in the liver and kidney were significantly increased compared with the vehicle control. ZnO nanoparticles in the spleen and brain were minimally increased. Ti concentrations were not significantly increased in the urine, while Zn levels were significantly increased in the urine, again with a clear dose-response curve. Very high concentrations of Ti were detected in the feces, while much less Zn was detected in the feces.
Conclusions
Compared with TiO
2
nanoparticles, ZnO nanoparticles demonstrated higher absorption and more extensive organ distribution when administered orally. The higher absorption of ZnO than TiO
2
nanoparticles might be due to the higher dissolution rate in acidic gastric fluid, although more thorough studies are needed.
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