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In recent years, 3D printing has become a key technology for producing intricate geometries with high precision. Beta titanium alloys (β-Ti), due to their excellent combination of strength, ductility, low elastic modulus, and biocompatibility, are widely used in the aerospace and medical industries. However, the unique microstructure formed during additive manufacturing characterised by porosity, residual stress, and anisotropy can significantly influence the mechanical performance and durability of these materials. This study examines how different printing parameters affect porosity, dimensional stability, and mechanical properties in the β-Ti alloy Ti25Nb4Ta8Sn. The investigation focuses on thin-walled samples and gyroid structures, which represent model geometries for porous biomedical components. These structures, defined by a periodic network of interconnected channels, provide a useful platform for studying the relationship between geometry and mechanical response. In addition, the effects of surface etching on the morphology and compressive behaviour of printed gyroid structures were evaluated. Compression testing was used to determine how etching alters load-bearing performance and to identify correlations between surface modification and mechanical response. The combined analysis enables optimisation of both printing and post-processing parameters for advanced biomedical applications.

This study investigates the fabrication and characterization of binary Ti-Si and Ti-Al thin-film metallic glasses (TFMGs) deposited via electron beam evaporation on cp Ti and Si substrates. X-ray diffraction confirmed the amorphous structure of the Ti₈₉Si₁₁ and Ti₅₅Al₄₅ thin films. AFM revealed differences in surface roughness, with Ti₈₉Si₁₁ exhibiting a smoother surface (Ra = 0.9 nm) than Ti₅₅Al₄₅ (Ra = 1.6 nm), likely due to differences in atomic size mismatch, heat of mixing, and potential oxidation effects. Electrochemical tests in Hank’s solution demonstrated the superior corrosion resistance of Ti₈₉Si₁₁, which had the lowest i_corr (0.123 µA/cm²) and widest passive region compared to Ti₅₅Al₄₅ and reference materials (cp Ti and SS316L). Mechanical properties revealed that both TFMGs exhibit higher indentation hardness and comparable reduced elastic modulus to cp Ti, with Ti₅₅Al₄₅ showing the highest hardness (5.93 ± 0.37 GPa). These findings highlight the potential of Ti-Si and Ti-Al TFMGs as high-performance materials for biomedical coatings.