Surface design of biodegradable magnesium alloys for biomedical applications

Paul CHU, G. S. WU

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    Abstract

    Biodegradability is a big advantage of magnesium alloys in biomedical applications such as cardiovascular stents and bone fixation, but rapid corrosion is an obstacle, especially in the initial healing stage. A temporary surface can be constructed on magnesium alloys to tailor the corrosion, biocompatibility, and mechanical properties. In this chapter, the common surface modification techniques suitable for magnesium alloys are introduced, and the associated surface design principles are discussed. The role of these surface modification techniques is further described with examples, and finally, future trends pertaining to surface design are addressed.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationSurface modification of magnesium and its alloys for biomedical applications
    Subtitle of host publicationVolume 1, Biological interactions, mechanical properties and testing
    EditorsT.S.N. Sankara Narayanan, Il-Song Park, Min Ho Lee
    Place of PublicationCambridge, UK
    PublisherWoodhead Publishing
    Pages89-119
    Volume1
    ISBN (Electronic)781782420828, 1782420827
    ISBN (Print)9781782420774, 1322578095, 9781322578095, 1782420770
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 9 Jan 2015

    Research Keywords

    • Biodegradation
    • Dynamic interface
    • Surface design
    • Surface modification
    • Temporary surface

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