Fabrication of TiO₂ Nanowires Using Vapor-Liquid-Solid Process for the Osseointegration

Abstract

In order to improve osseointegration for biomedical implants, it is crucial to understand the interactions between nanostructured surfaces and cells. In this study, TiO₂ nanowires were prepared via Vapor-Liquid-Solid (VLS) process with Sn as a metal catalyst in the tube furnace. Nanowires were grown with N₂ heat treatment with their size controlled by the agglomeration of Sn layers in various thicknesses. MC3T3-E1 (pre-osteoblast) were cultured on the TiO₂ nanowires for a week. Preliminary results of the cell culture showed that the cells adhere well on the TiO₂ nanowires.