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Corrosion Protection and Surface Treatment of Magnesium Alloys Used for Orthopedic Applications

Year: 2013

Type: article

Abstract: An overview is reported about the history of prevailing magnesium alloys as orthopedic biodegradable materials. Important features of the effect of alloying additions, along with surface treatments for corrosion protection of magnesium alloys, are described. Hydroxyapatite (HA), the promising coat deposited by different direct and electrochemical methods to tailor corrosion resistance and biocompatibility, is discussed. Surface modifications, such as microarc oxidation or anodization which lead to nanostructures fabricated to provide better adhesion for HA coatings, are presented.

Source: Advances in Materials Science and Engineering

DOI: 10.1155/2013/532896

Authors: Nabil Nassif, Ibrahim Ghayad

Institution: Central Metallurgical Research and Development Institute

Language: English

Topic: Magnesium Alloys: Properties and Applications

Subfield: Biomaterials

Field: Materials Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,670