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

The need for the development of load-bearing, absorbable wound closure devices is driving
the research for novel materials that possess both good biodegradability and superior …

Additively manufacturing (AM) opens up the possibility for biodegradable metals to possess
uniquely combined characteristics that are desired for bone substitution, including bone …

The study is concerned with the mechanical properties of Zn and three Zn–Mg double alloys
with Mg concentrations: 0.5%, 1.0% and 1.5% in the form of rods with a diameter of 5 mm as …

Zn-based alloys are recognized as promising bioabsorbable materials for cardiovascular
stents, due to their biocompatibility and favorable degradability as compared to Mg …

Although a few high-strength biodegradable Zn alloys with yield strengths (YSs) over 300
MPa in rolled state have been developed, their elongations (ELs) are generally less than …

Abstract Novel ternary Zn–Ca–Cu alloys were studied for the development of absorbable
wound closure device material due to Ca and Cu's therapeutic values to wound healing. The …

Today, ureteral stent technology is making progress towards the reduction of complications
and patient discomfort. Therefore, magnesium alloys have become excellent candidate …

Zn-based materials are promising as bone repair materials, but their poor mechanical
property and bioactivity as well as low degradation rate render the potential application …

Ureteral stents play a fundamental role in modern time urology. However, following the
deployment, stent-related symptoms are frequent and affect patient health and quality of life …