Advances in Magnesium-Based Biomaterials: Strategies for Enhanced Corrosion Resistance, Mechanical Performance, and Biocompatibility
Magnesium (Mg) and its alloys have emerged as promising biomaterials for orthopedic and cardiovascular applications, thanks to their good biodegradability, biocompatibility, and mechanical properties close to that of natural bone. However, the rapid degradation of Mg in physiological environments an...
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| description | Magnesium (Mg) and its alloys have emerged as promising biomaterials for orthopedic and cardiovascular applications, thanks to their good biodegradability, biocompatibility, and mechanical properties close to that of natural bone. However, the rapid degradation of Mg in physiological environments and limited mechanical performance tend to compromise the structural integrity of implants before healing is complete. These drawbacks have been heavily limiting the application of Mg and its alloys as biomaterials. In this paper, we review recent advancements in two common solutions to these problems: alloying and surface treatment, with a focus on controlling the corrosion resistance, mechanical performance, and biocompatibility of Mg-based biomaterials. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-64f0a0fd274848e8b1ef01e5be8b84ab2025-08-20T02:11:01ZengMDPI AGCrystals2073-43522025-03-0115325610.3390/cryst15030256Advances in Magnesium-Based Biomaterials: Strategies for Enhanced Corrosion Resistance, Mechanical Performance, and BiocompatibilityYushun Liu0Jian Yin1Guo-zhen Zhu2Department of Mechanical Engineering and Manitoba Institute of Materials, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB R3T 5V6, CanadaDepartment of Mechanical Engineering and Manitoba Institute of Materials, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB R3T 5V6, CanadaDepartment of Mechanical Engineering and Manitoba Institute of Materials, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB R3T 5V6, CanadaMagnesium (Mg) and its alloys have emerged as promising biomaterials for orthopedic and cardiovascular applications, thanks to their good biodegradability, biocompatibility, and mechanical properties close to that of natural bone. However, the rapid degradation of Mg in physiological environments and limited mechanical performance tend to compromise the structural integrity of implants before healing is complete. These drawbacks have been heavily limiting the application of Mg and its alloys as biomaterials. In this paper, we review recent advancements in two common solutions to these problems: alloying and surface treatment, with a focus on controlling the corrosion resistance, mechanical performance, and biocompatibility of Mg-based biomaterials.https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4352/15/3/256magnesiumrare-earthmechanical propertiesbiomaterialscorrosion resistancebiocompatibility |
| spellingShingle | Yushun Liu Jian Yin Guo-zhen Zhu Advances in Magnesium-Based Biomaterials: Strategies for Enhanced Corrosion Resistance, Mechanical Performance, and Biocompatibility Crystals magnesium rare-earth mechanical properties biomaterials corrosion resistance biocompatibility |
| title | Advances in Magnesium-Based Biomaterials: Strategies for Enhanced Corrosion Resistance, Mechanical Performance, and Biocompatibility |
| title_full | Advances in Magnesium-Based Biomaterials: Strategies for Enhanced Corrosion Resistance, Mechanical Performance, and Biocompatibility |
| title_fullStr | Advances in Magnesium-Based Biomaterials: Strategies for Enhanced Corrosion Resistance, Mechanical Performance, and Biocompatibility |
| title_full_unstemmed | Advances in Magnesium-Based Biomaterials: Strategies for Enhanced Corrosion Resistance, Mechanical Performance, and Biocompatibility |
| title_short | Advances in Magnesium-Based Biomaterials: Strategies for Enhanced Corrosion Resistance, Mechanical Performance, and Biocompatibility |
| title_sort | advances in magnesium based biomaterials strategies for enhanced corrosion resistance mechanical performance and biocompatibility |
| topic | magnesium rare-earth mechanical properties biomaterials corrosion resistance biocompatibility |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4352/15/3/256 |
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