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ArticleMaterials (Basel, Switzerland)2023

Microstructure, Mechanical Properties, In Vitro Biodegradability, and Biocompatibility of Mg-Zn/HA Composites for Biomedical Implant Applications.

Wei Lu, Yinling Zhang, Taolei Wang

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Article in Materials (Basel, Switzerland), 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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Authors and funding

3 authors.

Wei LuSchool of Material Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai 201209, China.
Yinling ZhangSchool of Mechanical Engineering, Shandong University of Technology, Zibo 255049, China.
Taolei WangSchool of Mechanical Engineering, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, Suzhou 215009, China.

Funding

National Natural Science Foundation of China 51471120
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Recently, Mg-Zn/hydroxyapatite (HA) composites have attracted much attention as potential candidates for use in bone implants. In this paper, the MgZn/HA composites were prepared using powder metallurgy (PM) and the merging mechanism of MgZn and HA particles was investigated by adjusting the weight ratio of the HA powder. The evolution of the HA distribution in the matrix was examined using SEM and micro-CT images. Afterward, the mechanical properties and biocompatibility of the composites were discussed in detail. The results revealed that the mechanical properties and biocompatibility of the Mg-Zn/HA composites were significantly affected by the HA content. Composites with a low HA content showed increased porosity, improved mechanical strength, and enhanced corrosion resistance after ball milling and cold pressing. These results underscore the importance of optimizing the HA content in Mg-Zn/HA composites for bone implants. Based on our findings, PM Mg-Zn/HA composites with a moderate HA content demonstrate the most promising characteristics as bone implants. The insights gained from this work contribute to the advancement of bone implant materials and hold great potential for enhancing orthopedic surgery outcomes.

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bone implantshydroxyapatitemagnesium alloysPM

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PMID37629960
PMCPMC10456575

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