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Potential of biodegradable Zn alloys with fine grains for orthopedic and antibacterial applications

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Grain-refined Zn-0.4Cu alloy via ECAP exhibits 200% room-temperature superplasticity, a 30% lower corrosion rate, and enhanced osteogenic/antibacterial properties, offering a breakthrough for biodegradable orthopedic implants.

Source: Materials Advances

DOI: 10.1039/d4ma01094a

Authors: Haifeng Liang, Haoran Wu, Delong Yin, Hui Yu, Zhuoxuan He, Wenqian Zhang, Zerong Wang, Tuquan Zheng, Xiaochuan Li, Yu Cai, Guiyong Jiang

Institutions: Third Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou Medical University, Henan Academy of Sciences, Gaozhou People's Hospital, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University

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: $1,962

Funders: Natural Science Foundation of Henan Province, Henan Academy of Agricultural Sciences

Awards: G6275539196, G6780812620

OpenAlex ID: W4409428282

FWCI: 0.526

Cites: 51

Cited by: 3

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