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The application of Nitinol in a wide variety of medical implants is progressively increasing because of its unique mechanical properties, durability and biocompatibility. However, as Nitinol consists of about 50 at.% of toxic Ni, certain applications are still hindered by the concern of free Ni release in the surrounding tissue. The latter is controlled by the structure of near-surface layers and...