Description
Book SynopsisMagnesium Alloys as Degradable Biomaterials provides a comprehensive review of the biomedical applications of biodegradable magnesium and its alloys. Magnesium has seen increasing use in orthopedic and cardiovascular applications over the last decade, particularly for coronary stents and bone implants.
The book discusses the basic concepts of biodegradation mechanisms as well as strategies to control biodegradation mode and rate, microstructure, mechanical properties, corrosion resistance to body fluid, and in vitro and in vivo biocompatibility.
The recently developed representative magnesium alloy systemssuch as Mg-Ca, Mg-Zn, Mg-Sr, Mg-Ag, Mg-Li, and Mg-REare reviewed and their special properties illustrated. Also discussed are the biodegradable magnesium alloys/aqueous solution interface theoretical model and potential application prototypes, such as for cardiology and orthopedic surgery products.
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Table of Contents
Introduction. Biodegradation Mechanism and Influencing Factors of Mg and Its Alloys. Novel Structure Design for Biodegradable Mg and Its Alloys. Surface Modification Techniques for Biodegradable Mg and Its Alloys. Mg with High Purity for Biomedical Application. Mg-Ca–Based Alloy Systems for Biomedical Applications. Mg-Zn–Based Alloy Systems for Biomedical Application. Mg-Sr–Based Alloy Systems for Biomedical Applications. Mg-Ag–Based Alloy System for Biomedical Applications. Mg-Li–Based Alloy Systems for Biomedical Applications. Mg-RE–Based Alloy Systems for Biomedical Application. Fabrication and Processing of Biodegradable Mg and Its Alloys: From Raw Materials to Final Medical Devices. Design of Biodegradable Mg Alloy Implants with Finite Element Analysis. In Vivo Testing of Biodegradable Mg Alloy Implants.
