A review of the literature confirmed that the intrinsic corrosion rate of high-purity Mg as
measured by weight-loss is 0.3 mm/y in a concentrated chloride solution. Atmospheric …

Corrosion testing of bioabsorbable metallic materials is important at material selection stage
and for understanding their degradation mechanisms. A large variety of different corrosive …

Degradable polymer matrices and porous scaffolds provide powerful mechanisms for
passive, sustained release of drugs relevant to the treatment of a broad range of diseases …

Lumbar fusion often remains the last treatment option for various acute and chronic spinal
conditions, including infectious and degenerative diseases. Placement of a cage in the …

Magnesium alloys exhibit superior biocompatibility and biodegradability, which makes them
an excellent candidate for artificial implants. However, these materials also suffer from lower …

Biomedical materials may suffer from stress-induced corrosion when performing as implant
materials at load-bearing sites, bringing about variations in the microstructure, corrosion …

A phase-field model is developed to simulate the corrosion of Mg alloys in body fluids. The
model incorporates both Mg dissolution and the transport of Mg ions in solution, naturally …

Considering the excellent biocompatibility of magnesium (Mg) alloys and their better
mechanical properties compared to polymer materials, a wrought MgZnCa alloy with low …

Mg-based alloys as revolutionary implantable biomaterials have increasingly attracted
considerable attention, owing to their biodegradability in vivo and beneficial effects on …

Traditional inert materials used in internal fixation have caused many complications and
generally require removal with secondary surgeries. Biodegradable materials, such as …