Control of biodegradation of biocompatable magnesium alloys

doi:10.1016/j.corsci.2007.01.001

Corrosion Science

Volume 49, Issue 4, April 2007, Pages 1696-1701

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Abstract

By utilising its rapid corrosion reaction and controlling its degradation process through Zn and Mn alloying, purification and anodization, chemically active magnesium can be developed into a biodegradable biocompatible implant material with a specific biodegradation process and tolerable hydrogen evolution rate, which may replace current problematic biodegradable polymers in applications.

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LetterControl of biodegradation of biocompatable magnesium alloys

Abstract

Mol. Aspects Med.

J. Shoulder Elbow Surg.

Corros. Sci.

Corros. Sci.

J. Light Met.

Biomaterials

Adv. Mater. Process

J. Biomed. Mater. Res.

Trends Biomater. Artif. Organs

Letter
Control of biodegradation of biocompatable magnesium alloys