Magnesium alloys are of considerable current interest for use as degradable implants due to
their unique properties including biodegradability, biocompatibility, low density and …

Severe plastic deformation (SPD) techniques are capable of achieving improved properties
in materials by modifying the microstructures through the application of large plastic strains …

Recently, novel super light Mg–Li based alloys have attracted wide attention for potential
use as biodegradable implants. However, like most of the biodegradable Mg alloys, Mg–Li …

The development of biodegradable electronics, or transient electronics, excludes the need
for second surgeries for device removal, reduces the potential infection risks, and also …

In this study, the effects of adding silver (0.2 and 0.6 wt%) and copper (0.1 wt%) antibacterial
elements, on the microstructure, mechanical properties, and degradation behavior of the as …

The effects of zinc content (2 and 4 wt%), heat treatment (solution-treated and T6), as well as
hot deformation (extrusion and multi-directional forging (MDF)) on the microstructure …

Considering the remarkable function of silicon in the development and growth of connective
tissue and bone, building the immune system, and tissue healing, together with its positive …

Abstract Biodegradable Mg–Ag alloys are promising implants for bone regeneration owing
to their ability to decrease inflammation and infection after implantation by the presence of …

Nowadays, magnesium alloys are considered as an alternative to many structural metals
such as steel, cast iron, aluminum, and titanium, since they allow decreasing the weight of …

The hexagonal close-packed (HCP) crystal structure of Mg alloys lead to poor formability as
well as other undesirable mechanical behaviors in an otherwise highly sought-after alloy for …