Human Body-Fluid-Assisted Fracture of Zinc Alloys as Biodegradable Temporary Implants: Challenges, Research Needs and Way Forward

Human Body-Fluid-Assisted Fracture of Zinc Alloys as Biodegradable Temporary Implants: Challenges, Research Needs and Way Forward

Alloys of magnesium, zinc or iron that do not contain toxic elements are attractive as construction material for biodegradable implants, i.e., the type of implants that harmlessly dissolve away within the human body after they have completed their intended task. The synergistic influence of mechanic...

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Main Authors: R. K. Singh Raman, Cuie Wen, Jörg F. Löffler
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-07-01
Series:Materials
Subjects:
zinc alloys
biodegradable implants
human body fluid
stress corrosion cracking
corrosion fatigue
magnesium alloys
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/16/14/4984

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