Developing Trends in Mg-alloys for Biomedical Implant Applications: A Short Review
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Okafor, C, Munroe, N. (2022). Developing Trends in Mg-alloys for Biomedical Implant Applications: A Short Review
. 2022-July 10.18687/LACCEI2022.1.1.792
Okafor, C, Munroe, N. (2022). Developing Trends in Mg-alloys for Biomedical Implant Applications: A Short Review
. 2022-July 10.18687/LACCEI2022.1.1.792
Magnesium based alloys are biocompatible and safe for the manufacture of temporary implantable medical devices. Specifically, Mg-Zn-Ca alloys have received much attention as a biodegradable implant material due to superior mechanical properties. Various alloying and processing techniques have been adopted to simultaneously improve their mechanical properties and degradation behaviors. Extrusion, amongst other processing techniques offers these desired properties, and in addition to effective alloy design can be used in tuning magnesium alloys for various implant applications. With reference to current research progress, future directions should explore the development of alloys that incorporate elements such as Zn and Li that enhance the strength and ductility without promoting localized degradation.
