Influence of Metal Processing on Microstructure and Properties: Implications for Biodegradable Metals—A Mini Review

Biodegradable metallic alloys are currently being explored extensively for use in temporary implant applications, since the prolonged existence of implants within the body has been linked with health complications and metal toxicity. There are many metal alloy fabrication methods available in the in...

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Main Authors: Khulud Jaraba, Anil Mahapatro
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Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-09-01
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4701/13/10/1635
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description Biodegradable metallic alloys are currently being explored extensively for use in temporary implant applications, since the prolonged existence of implants within the body has been linked with health complications and metal toxicity. There are many metal alloy fabrication methods available in the industrial, aerospace, and biomedical fields; some of them have more advanced techniques and specialized equipment than others. Past studies have shown that the performances of materials is greatly affected by the concentration of alloying elements and the metal processing techniques used. However, the impact each fabrication method has on the chemical and mechanical properties of the material is not fully understood; this lack of knowledge limits the advancement of the field of biodegradable metals. This review provides a general introduction to biodegradable metals and their applications and then aims to give a broad overview of the influence of metal processing on the microstructure and properties of metal alloys. The possible implications of these fabrication methods for the biodegradable metals are discussed.
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spelling doaj.art-7c4bb8f4b7a84a598a376db5bb2059422023-11-19T17:20:42ZengMDPI AGMetals2075-47012023-09-011310163510.3390/met13101635Influence of Metal Processing on Microstructure and Properties: Implications for Biodegradable Metals—A Mini ReviewKhulud Jaraba0Anil Mahapatro1Department of Biomedical Engineering, Wichita State University, Wichita, KS 67260, USADepartment of Biomedical Engineering, Wichita State University, Wichita, KS 67260, USABiodegradable metallic alloys are currently being explored extensively for use in temporary implant applications, since the prolonged existence of implants within the body has been linked with health complications and metal toxicity. There are many metal alloy fabrication methods available in the industrial, aerospace, and biomedical fields; some of them have more advanced techniques and specialized equipment than others. Past studies have shown that the performances of materials is greatly affected by the concentration of alloying elements and the metal processing techniques used. However, the impact each fabrication method has on the chemical and mechanical properties of the material is not fully understood; this lack of knowledge limits the advancement of the field of biodegradable metals. This review provides a general introduction to biodegradable metals and their applications and then aims to give a broad overview of the influence of metal processing on the microstructure and properties of metal alloys. The possible implications of these fabrication methods for the biodegradable metals are discussed.https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4701/13/10/1635biodegradable metalszinc alloysmagnesium alloysstents
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title Influence of Metal Processing on Microstructure and Properties: Implications for Biodegradable Metals—A Mini Review
title_full Influence of Metal Processing on Microstructure and Properties: Implications for Biodegradable Metals—A Mini Review
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title_full_unstemmed Influence of Metal Processing on Microstructure and Properties: Implications for Biodegradable Metals—A Mini Review
title_short Influence of Metal Processing on Microstructure and Properties: Implications for Biodegradable Metals—A Mini Review
title_sort influence of metal processing on microstructure and properties implications for biodegradable metals a mini review
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zinc alloys
magnesium alloys
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