Durability of AZ31 magnesium biodegradable alloys polydopamine aided: Part 1

The use of magnesium alloys, as a biodegradable medical device, is an interesting challenge for the biomaterials field. Its rapid degradation and the release of hydrogen, when exposed to biological fluids, are the main drawbacks for clinical applications. In this work, a coating made of polydopamine...

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Main Authors: Tullio Monetta, Annalisa Acquesta, Anna Carangelo, Nicola Donato, Francesco Bellucci
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: KeAi Communications Co., Ltd. 2017-12-01
Series:Journal of Magnesium and Alloys
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2213956717300592