Derek Manoel Luup Carvalho

Mr. Derek Manoel Luup Carvalho


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Academic Career Length

2Years (2025-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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3 January 2025 in Metals
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DCDerek Manoel Luup Carvalho
Derek Manoel Luup Carvalho
DPDeivison Daros Paim
Deivison Daros Paim
IDIsadora Schramm Deschamps
Isadora Schramm Deschamps
Claudio AguilarClaudio Aguilar
Claudio Aguilar
AKAloisio Nelmo Klein
Aloisio Nelmo Klein
CBCristiano Binder
Cristiano Binder
The development of beta titanium alloys with biocompatible elements to replace Al and V is a subject of significant interest in the biomedical industry. This approach aims to enhance biocompatibility and mitigate potential cytotoxic effects associated with traditional alloying elements. In this work, Ti–xNb–ySi alloys were produced using powder metallurgy, with x of 35, 40, and 45 wt.%, and y of 0.10, 0.35, and 0.60% wt.%, using a 32 experimental design. Milling was used to mix and disperse the powders, followed by cold pressing, sintering, and heat treatment. Nb was the main element used to stabilize the β phase, and Si was used to form Si precipitates, although Si also exhibits a β-stabilizing effect. It was found that an increase from 0.10 to 0.35 wt.% of Si improved relative density, with no benefits observed at 0.60 wt.% Si. Electron microscopy showed the presence of β phase grains, and grains with β + α intragranular structures and precipitates. Increasing Nb content resulted in a decrease in ultimate tensile strength while increasing Si content from 0.10% to 0.35 wt.% exhibited the opposite effect.