Can any one suggest a method for measuring the adhesion of TiO2 nanotubes(fabricated using anodization ) to the Ti Substrate?

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Cédric Marien

Cross-cut and pull-off test are usually employed in the coating industry to measure the adhesion. The cross cut-test is quite simple because it only requires a thin blade and an adhesive.

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