Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Hot-Extruded Mg–Zn–Ga–(Y) Biodegradable Alloys

Magnesium alloys are attractive candidates for use as temporary fixation devices in osteosynthesis because they have a density and Young’s modulus similar to those of cortical bone. One of the main requirements for biodegradable implants is its substitution by tissues during the healing process. In...

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Main Authors: Viacheslav Bazhenov, Anna Li, Stanislav Tavolzhanskii, Andrey Bazlov, Natalia Tabachkova, Andrey Koltygin, Alexander Komissarov, Kwang Seon Shin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-10-01
Series:Materials
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/15/19/6849