Recent advances in 3D printing of biodegradable metals for orthopaedic applications

W Liang, C Zhou, H Zhang, J Bai, B Jiang… - Journal of Biological …, 2023 - Springer
The use of biodegradable polymers for treating bone-related diseases has become a focal
point in the field of biomedicine. Recent advancements in material technology have …

Attaining High Functional Performance in Biodegradable Mg-Alloys: An Overview of Challenges and Prospects for the Mg-Zn-Ca System

A Vinogradov, E Merson, P Myagkikh, M Linderov… - Materials, 2023 - mdpi.com
This article presents a concise overview of modern achievements and existing knowledge
gaps in the area of biodegradable magnesium alloys. Hundreds of Mg-based alloys have …

Microstructural and electrochemical influence of Zn in MgCaZn biodegradable alloys

B Istrate, C Munteanu, MS Bălțatu, R Cimpoeșu… - Materials, 2023 - mdpi.com
In recent years, biodegradable materials have included magnesium alloys with
homogenous disintegration and a controllable degradation rate. Utilized in medical …

Metals biotribology and oral microbiota biocorrosion mechanisms

N Contuzzi, G Casalino, A Boccaccio, A Ballini… - Journal of Functional …, 2022 - mdpi.com
During the last decades, metal-based biomaterials have been extensively explored to be
used as biocompatible metals for biomedical applications, owing to their superior …

A Critical Review on Improving the Fatigue Life and Corrosion Properties of Magnesium Alloys via the Technique of Adding Different Elements

K Reza Kashyzadeh, N Amiri, E Maleki… - Journal of Marine Science …, 2023 - mdpi.com
Magnesium is the eighth-most abundant element in the world and its alloys have a
widespread application in various industries such as electronic and transport (ie, air, land …

A comprehensive review of the current research status of biodegradable zinc alloys and composites for biomedical applications

L Kong, Z Heydari, GH Lami, A Saberi, MS Baltatu… - Materials, 2023 - mdpi.com
Zinc (Zn)-based biodegradable materials show moderate degradation rates in comparison
with other biodegradable materials (Fe and Mg). Biocompatibility and non-toxicity also make …

Recent advances in processing of titanium and titanium alloys through metal injection molding for biomedical applications: 2013–2022

A Basir, N Muhamad, AB Sulong, NH Jamadon… - Materials, 2023 - mdpi.com
Metal injection molding (MIM) is one of the most widely used manufacturing processes
worldwide as it is a cost-effective way of producing a variety of dental and orthopedic …

An Overview of Scaffolds and Biomaterials for Skin Expansion and Soft Tissue Regeneration: Insights on Zinc and Magnesium as New Potential Key Elements

N Hassan, T Krieg, M Zinser, K Schröder, N Kröger - Polymers, 2023 - mdpi.com
The utilization of materials in medical implants, serving as substitutes for non-functional
biological structures, supporting damaged tissues, or reinforcing active organs, holds …

Electrolyte exposure time effects on structure, composition and biocompatibility of microarc oxidation coatings on Mg-Ca-Zn alloys

ES Marchenko, AA Shishelova, PI Butyagin… - Surface and Coatings …, 2023 - Elsevier
The problem of using magnesium in medicine is biodegradation, which leads to the loss of
the implant mechanical integrity before the bone tissue formation. Doping and subsequent …

[HTML][HTML] Comparison of microstructure, mechanical property, and degradation rate of Mg–1Li–1Ca and Mg–4Li–1Ca alloys

LX Long, FF Chen, LY Cui, ZS Wei, HT Wang… - Bioactive Materials, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract Mg-1 wt.% Li-1 wt.% Ca (LX11) and Mg-4 wt.% Li-1 wt.% Ca (LX41) alloys share
the same hexagonal closed-packed crystalline structure. However, the differences in …