Objectives To examine the 16-year developmental history, research hotspots, and emerging
trends of zinc-based biodegradable metallic materials from the perspective of structural and …

A composite coating was developed to address the issues of low binding force and poor
wear resistance of the hydroxyapatite coating on the surface of magnesium alloy. The …

Zinc alloys have demonstrated considerable potentials as implant materials for
biodegradable vascular and orthopedic applications. However, the high initial release of Zn …

Hydroxyapatite (HA) coatings doped with different contents of SiC nanowire (SiCnws) were
prepared on the surface of AZ31 magnesium alloy by electrophoretic deposition to solve the …

A comprehensive analysis was conducted to examine the crystal phase composition,
surface and cross-section morphology, elemental composition, thickness, and corrosion …

An increasing number of tooth replacement procedures ending with implant failure
generates a great need for the delivery of novel biomedical solutions with appropriate …

In this study, conversion coatings were produced on the AM50 magnesium alloy by a
plasma electrolytic oxidation (PEO) process in alkaline-silicate electrolyte with the addition …

A new functional Fe-30Mn-5Si-xCu (x= 1.5 and 2 wt%) biomaterial was obtained from the
levitation induction melting process and evaluated as a biodegradable material. The …

Iron-based SMAs can be used in the medical field for both their shape memory effect (SME)
and biodegradability after a specific period, solving complicated chirurgical problems that …

Magnesium alloys have gained attention as promising materials in industrial applications,
for their high specific strength and low density. Magnesium alloys have desirable …