Although packaging based on starch is already being commercialized, its properties still
have some disadvantages concerning conventional plastics, such as poor barrier (vapor …

Biocompatible metals have been revolutionizing the biomedical field, predominantly in
human implant applications, where these metals widely used as a substitute to or as function …

In this paper, the fabrication of open cellular titanium foams by using an innovative spacer
through powder metallurgy was investigated. Current space holders used to fabricate …

Adapted from powder injection molding (PIM), the micro-PIM technology satisfies the
increasing demands for functionalization and miniaturization of micro-parts. Research works …

Titanium metal injection molding (Ti-MIM) has been practiced since the late 1980s.
Logically, the Ti-MIM practice follows the similar processes developed for the antecedent …

Binders and metal powder concentration in feedstocks play a crucial role in fabricating
components by the metal injection molding (MIM) process. The present chapter discusses …

Although various materials have been exploited throughout history to restore damaged
organs, metallic biodevices are preferred in the biomedical industry because of their …

Impurity control is paramount in achieving success in titanium metal injection moulding (Ti-
MIM), primarily due to Ti being a universal solvent for interstitial elements such as oxygen …

Metal injection molding (MIM) is a near-net shape manufacturing technique that was first
noted in the early 1970's. Over the years, this process has distinguished itself from the other …

Powder injection molding (PIM) is a well-known manufacturing technique for the production
of complex, net-shaped macro-parts using a broad range of materials and alloys. Eventually …