In the last decade, iron and magnesium, both pure and alloyed, have been extensively
studied as potential biodegradable metals for medical applications. However, broad …

Abstract Binary Zn-Cu alloy system is developed as potential biodegradable materials for
cardiovascular implant application. The microstructure, tensile properties, in vitro corrosion …

Zn and Zn-based alloys have been recognized as highly promising biodegradable materials
for orthopedic implants and cardiovascular stents, due to their proved biocompatibility and …

Zn biomaterials attract strong attentions recently for load-bearing medical implants because
of their mechanical properties similar to bone, biocompatibility, and degradability at a more …

Abstract Zn-3Cu-xMg (x= 0, 0.1, 0.5 and 1.0 wt.%) alloys were developed as potential
biodegradable metallic materials in this study. The mechanical properties, corrosion …

Nanocomposite hydrogels consist of a polymer matrix embedded with nanoparticles (NPs),
which provide the hydrogels with unique bioactivities and mechanical properties …

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 …

From the perspective of element biosafety and dietetics, the ideal alloying elements for
magnesium should be those which are essential to or naturally presented in human body …

An unusual effect of Mn on the microstructures and mechanical properties of as-extruded Zn
alloys has been found in our paper. Although the grain of Zn matrix is remarkably refined …

Abstract Novel Mg-(3.5, 6.5 wt%) Li-(0.5, 2, 4 wt%) Zn ternary alloys were developed as new
kinds of biodegradable metallic materials with potential for stent application. Their …