Recent advances in the development of Mg-Ca-Zn alloys as biodegradable orthopedic implants

PK Rout, S Roy, D Rathore - Materials Today: Proceedings, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract Development of biodegradable orthopedic implants has gathered significant
attention around the globe as it eliminates the second implant removal surgery after bone …

Biodegradable Mg–Zn–Ca-Based Metallic Glasses

C **, Z Liu, W Yu, C Qin, H Yu, Z Wang - Materials, 2022 - mdpi.com
Biodegradable Mg–Zn–Ca-based metallic glasses (MGs) present improved strength and
superior corrosion resistance, compared to crystalline Mg. In particular, in vivo and in vitro …

[HTML][HTML] Effect of Zn addition on the corrosion behaviours of as-cast BCC Mg-11Li based alloys in NaCl solution

C Li, B Deng, L Dong, B Shi, Y Dong, F Peng, Z Zhang - Materials & Design, 2022 - Elsevier
Abstract Effect of Zn on the corrosion behaviours of Mg-11Li-xZn (x= 0, 1, 3, 6; termed as
L11, LZ111, LZ113, LZ116) alloys in 0.1 M NaCl solution has been investigated. The results …

[HTML][HTML] Laser printed amorphous magnesium alloy: microstructure, mechanical properties and degradation behavior

C Chen, S Li, C Ling, Y Yang, C Gao, Y Li… - Journal of Materials …, 2023 - Elsevier
Amorphous magnesium (Mg) alloy, especially Mg–Zn–Ca series, has been receiving
continuous attention in biomedical field, because of its favorable corrosion resistance …

[HTML][HTML] Effect of minor Gd addition on microstructure, mechanical performance, and corrosion behavior of Mg–Y–Gd alloys

W Ci, L Deng, X Chen, X Dai, L Feng, C Wen… - Journal of Materials …, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract Effects of minor Gd addition on the micro-structure, mechanical performance, and
corrosion behavior of Mg-1Y alloys were systematically studied. With the addition of …

Designing lightweight multicomponent magnesium alloys with exceptional strength and high stiffness

Z Gu, Y Zhou, Q Dong, G He, J Cui, J Tan… - Materials Science and …, 2022 - Elsevier
Magnesium (Mg) alloys have a great potential for applications in the automobile, aerospace,
and 3C industries due to their light weight, high specific strength, good conductivity, high …

Corrosion resistance and cytocompatibility of magnesium–calcium alloys modified with zinc-or gallium-doped calcium phosphate coatings

DG Tamay, S Gokyer, J Schmidt… - … Applied Materials & …, 2021 - ACS Publications
In orthopedic surgery, metals are preferred to support or treat damaged bones due to their
high mechanical strength. However, the necessity for a second surgery for implant removal …

[HTML][HTML] Effect of minor Ca addition on microstructure and corrosion behavior of Mg–Y–Ca alloys

W Ci, L Deng, X Chen, C Liu, F Pan - Journal of Materials Research and …, 2023 - Elsevier
The poor corrosion resistance of magnesium and magnesium alloys limited their industry
applications, especially attributed to the loose and porous corrosion product film. Moreover …

[HTML][HTML] Bioabsorbable magnesium-based bulk metallic glass composite (BMGC) for improved medial opening wedge high tibial osteotomy in knee osteoarthritis

KH Chen, PC Wong, L Rethi, WR Wang… - Journal of Orthopaedic …, 2025 - Elsevier
Background and objective Osteoarthritis is a widespread and debilitating condition,
particularly affecting the medial compartment of knee joint due to varus knee deformities …

[HTML][HTML] The influence of yttrium and manganese additions on the degradation and biocompatibility of magnesium-zinc-based alloys: In vitro and in vivo studies

L Shi, Y Yan, C Shao, K Yu, B Zhang, L Chen - Journal of Magnesium and …, 2024 - Elsevier
The repair and regeneration of bone defects are highly challenging orthopedic problems.
Recently, Mg-based implants have gained popularity due to their unique biodegradation …