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...
Main Authors: | Galit Katarivas Levy, Jeremy Goldman, Eli Aghion |
---|---|
Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
Published: |
MDPI AG
2017-10-01
|
Series: | Metals |
Subjects: | |
Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4701/7/10/402 |
Similar Items
-
Surface modification on biodegradable zinc alloys
by: Yixuan Shi, et al.
Published: (2023-07-01) -
The effect of slow strain rate tension and cyclic loading on biodegradable Zn–2%Fe–0.8%Mn alloy in a simulated physiological environment
by: Lital Ben Tzion-Mottye, et al.
Published: (2023-09-01) -
The Suitability of Zn–1.3%Fe Alloy as a Biodegradable Implant Material
by: Alon Kafri, et al.
Published: (2018-02-01) -
Biocompatibility Assessment of Zinc Alloys as a New Potential Material for Bioabsorbable Implants for Osteosynthesis
by: Maria Roesner, et al.
Published: (2023-07-01) -
Zinc-Based Biodegradable Materials for Orthopaedic Internal Fixation
by: Yang Liu, et al.
Published: (2022-09-01)