Recent advances on the development of magnesium alloys for biodegradable implants
In recent years, much progress has been made on the development of biodegradable
magnesium alloys as “smart” implants in cardiovascular and orthopedic applications. Mg …
magnesium alloys as “smart” implants in cardiovascular and orthopedic applications. Mg …
[HTML][HTML] 3D printing of biodegradable polymer vascular stents: a review
Biodegradable polymer vascular stents (BPVSs) have been widely used in percutaneous
coronary interventions for the treatment of coronary artery diseases. The development of …
coronary interventions for the treatment of coronary artery diseases. The development of …
Evolution of the degradation mechanism of pure zinc stent in the one-year study of rabbit abdominal aorta model
In the present study, pure zinc stents were implanted into the abdominal aorta of rabbits for
12 months. Multiscale analysis including micro-CT, scanning electron microscopy (SEM) …
12 months. Multiscale analysis including micro-CT, scanning electron microscopy (SEM) …
[PDF][PDF] Zinc exhibits ideal physiological corrosion behavior for bioabsorbable stents.
Accepted to 1 DOI: (Published online March 14th, 2013) 10.1002/adma. 201300226 Zinc
Exhibits Ideal Physiological Corrosion Behav Page 1 Accepted to 1 DOI: (Published online …
Exhibits Ideal Physiological Corrosion Behav Page 1 Accepted to 1 DOI: (Published online …
Evolution of metallic cardiovascular stent materials: a comparative study among stainless steel, magnesium and zinc
A cardiovascular stent is a small mesh tube that expands a narrowed or blocked coronary
artery. Unfortunately, current stents, regardless metallic or polymeric, still largely fall short to …
artery. Unfortunately, current stents, regardless metallic or polymeric, still largely fall short to …
Mechanical strength, biodegradation, and in vitro and in vivo biocompatibility of Zn biomaterials
Zn-based biomaterials have emerged as promising new types of bioresorbable metallics
applicable to orthopedic devices, cardiovascular stents, and other medical applications …
applicable to orthopedic devices, cardiovascular stents, and other medical applications …
Microstructure, mechanical properties and in vitro degradation behavior of novel Zn-Cu-Fe alloys
R Yue, H Huang, G Ke, H Zhang, J Pei, G Xue… - Materials …, 2017 - Elsevier
Zn and Zn-based alloys as biodegradable material have drawn more and more attention in
recent years due to their good mechanical properties, lower degradation rate than Mg and …
recent years due to their good mechanical properties, lower degradation rate than Mg and …
In vitro evaluation of the feasibility of commercial Zn alloys as biodegradable metals
In this work, three widely used commercial Zn alloys (ZA4-1, ZA4-3, ZA6-1) were purchased
and prepared by hot extrusion at 200° C. The microstructure, mechanical properties …
and prepared by hot extrusion at 200° C. The microstructure, mechanical properties …
The suitability of Zn–1.3% Fe alloy as a biodegradable implant material
Efforts to develop metallic zinc for biodegradable implants have significantly advanced
following an earlier focus on magnesium (Mg) and iron (Fe). Mg and Fe base alloys …
following an earlier focus on magnesium (Mg) and iron (Fe). Mg and Fe base alloys …
Advances and challenges of biodegradable implant materials with a focus on magnesium-alloys and bacterial infections
Medical implants made of biodegradable materials could be advantageous for temporary
applications, such as mechanical support during bone-healing or as vascular stents to keep …
applications, such as mechanical support during bone-healing or as vascular stents to keep …