Table 2 Mechanical properties of DMLS-Ti discs at different stages of surface functionalization with different treatments, as determined by nano-indentation.
| Â | Modulus(GPa) | Hardness(GPa) |
|---|---|---|
DMLS-Ti | 71.2 ± 5.2 | 2.1 ± 0.4 |
PTL-Ti | 57.9 ± 4.4 | 0.8 ± 0.2 |
PTL-Ti-HA | 40.9 ± 3.1 | 0.6 ± 0.1 |
PTL-Ti-HA/CS(MH)]3 | 53.7 ± 3.8 | 0.7 ± 0.1 |