Zinc (Zn) alloys are a promising biodegradable material for vascular stent applications. This
study aimed to fabricate biodegradable Zn-2.0 Cu-0.5 Mn alloy micro-tubes and vascular …

In recent years, zinc based alloys as a new biodegradable metal material aroused intensive
interests. However, the processing of Zn alloys micro-tubes (named slender-diameter and …

Abstract Binary Zn-Cu alloy system is developed as potential biodegradable materials for
cardiovascular implant application. The microstructure, tensile properties, in vitro corrosion …

Recently, zinc (Zn) alloy has been considered as a promising biodegradable material due to
its excellent physiological degradable behavior and acceptable biocompatibility. However …

Zn-based alloys have been viewed as new potential materials for biodegradable implants,
such as cardiovascular stents, mainly in consideration of their lower corrosion rate when …

Abstract Zn-Mn-Cu alloys with micro-alloying of Mn and Cu in Zn are developed as potential
biodegradable metals. Although the as-cast alloys are very brittle, their ductilities are …

In this study, hot extruded pure Zn and Zn-0.02 Mg-0.02 Cu alloy were prepared. Compared
with the pure Zn, the tensile yield strength, ultimate tensile strength and hardness of the Zn …

To reduce the long-term side effects of permanent metallic stents, a new generation of
cardiovascular stents called “biodegradable stents” is being extensively developed. Zinc has …

In the present study, a novel biodegradable Zn-0.8 Cu coronary artery stent was fabricated
and implanted into porcine coronary arteries for up to 24 months. Micro-CT analysis showed …

The search for a degradable metal simultaneously showing mechanical properties equal or
higher to that of stainless steel and uniform degradation is still an open challenge. Several …