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

Mg and its alloys are drawing huge attention since the last two decades as a viable option
for temporary implants applications. A commendable progress has already been made in …

Biodegradable magnesium (Mg) alloys exhibit excellent biocompatibility, adequate
mechanical properties, and osteogenic effect. They can contribute to complete recovery of …

In biomedical applications, the conventionally used metallic materials, including stainless
steel, Co-based alloys and Ti alloys, often times exhibit unsatisfactory results such as stress …

Abstract Plasma Electrolyte Oxidation (PEO) process has increasingly been employed to
improve magnesium surface properties by fabrication of an MgO-based coating. Originating …

Due to a prolonged life expectancy, the number of orthopedic-related fractures and
pathologies is increasing, leading to a tremendous demand for efficient orthopedic …

Magnesium (Mg)-based materials are a new generation of alloys with the exclusive ability to
be biodegradable within the human/animal body. In addition to biodegradability, their …

In recent years, much progress has been made on the development of biodegradable
magnesium alloys as “smart” implants in cardiovascular and orthopedic applications. Mg …

Coatings tailored to corrosion protection of metallic substrates are of the utmost relevance to
ensure reliability and long-term performance of coated parts as well as the product value of …

This paper provides a review of recent developments in the field of Mg corrosion and puts
those into context. This includes considerations of corrosion manifestations, material …