Biodegradable metals (BMs) gradually degrade in vivo by releasing corrosion products once
exposed to the physiological environment in the body. Complete dissolution of …

The use of biomedical metallic materials in research and clinical applications has been an
important focus and a significant area of interest, primarily owing to their role in enhancing …

Zinc is a micronutrient of key importance for human health. An increasing number of studies
indicate that zinc plays a significant role in bone tissue's normal development and …

Implantation of cardiovascular stents is an important therapeutic method to treat coronary
artery diseases. Bare-metal and drug-eluting stents show promising clinical outcomes …

Implant-related infections caused by drug-resistant bacteria remain a major challenge faced
by orthopedic surgeons. Furthermore, ideal prevention and treatment methods are lacking in …

Metallic materials have been extensively applied in clinical practice due to their unique
mechanical properties and durability. Recent years have witnessed broad interests and …

With a suitable degradation rate, fully bioresorbable degradation products, and excellent
biocompatibility, Zn and its alloys are regarded as the most promising biodegradable …

Patients suffering bone fractures in different parts of the body require implants that will
enable similar function to that of the natural bone that they are replacing. Joint diseases …

Metallic implant materials possess adequate mechanical properties such as strength, elastic
modulus, and ductility for long term support and stability in vivo. Traditional metallic …

Zinc (Zn) has recently emerged as a promising biodegradable metal thanks to its critical
physiological roles and promising degradation behavior. However, cytocompatibility and …