The last decade has seen a significant growth in the market for alloys used for implants,
especially for those intended for orthopedic implants. Research into biodegradable …

A review of the literature confirmed that the intrinsic corrosion rate of high-purity Mg as
measured by weight-loss is 0.3 mm/y in a concentrated chloride solution. Atmospheric …

There remains growing interest in magnesium (Mg) and its alloys, as they are the lightest
structural metallic materials. Mg alloys have the potential to enable design of lighter …

Magnesium (Mg) and Mg alloys are considered as potential candidates for biomedical
applications because of their high specific strength, low density, and elastic modulus …

Corrosion testing of bioabsorbable metallic materials is important at material selection stage
and for understanding their degradation mechanisms. A large variety of different corrosive …

The human body involves a large number of systems subjected to contact stresses and thus
experiencing wear and degradation. The limited efficacy of existing solutions constantly puts …

This review focusses on the application of physiological conditions for the mechanistic
understanding of magnesium degradation. Despite the undisputed relevance of simplified …

Magnesium (Mg) has emerged as an ideal alternative to the permanent implant materials
owing to its enhanced properties such as biodegradation, better mechanical strengths than …

Magnesium alloys have achieved a good balance between biocompatibility and mechanical
properties, and have great potential for clinical application, and their performance as implant …

Biodegradable metallic materials represent a potential step‐change technology that may
revolutionize the treatment of broken bones. Implants made with biodegradable metals are …