The Prospects of Zinc as a Structural Material for Biodegradable Implants—A Review Paper
In the last decade, iron and magnesium, both pure and alloyed, have been extensively studied as potential biodegradable metals for medical applications. However, broad experience with these material systems has uncovered critical limitations in terms of their suitability for clinical applications. R...
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Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2017-10-01
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Series: | Metals |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4701/7/10/402 |