Abstract
Functionalization of titanium and its alloys aims to improve antibacterial and pro-osteogenic properties, as well as enabling resistance to tribochemical degradation. Thus, this study aims to develop a cathodic spray coating of tantalum (Ta) and zirconium (Zr) on commercially pure titanium (Ti-Cp) substrates. For this purpose, Ti-Cp discs (Ø13.0x2.0mm) will be fabricated and divided into:…