Surface modification of surface sol–gel derived titanium oxide films by self-assembled monolayers (SAMs) and non-specific protein adsorption studies

Biological events occurring at the implant–host interface, including protein adsorption are mainly influenced by surface properties of the implant. Titanium alloys, one of the most widely used implants, has shown good biocompatibility primarily through its surface oxide. In this study, a surface sol–gel process based on the surface reaction of metal alkoxides with a hydroxylated surface was used to prepare ultrathin titanium oxide (TiOx)...