Article An overview of the recent developments in biodegradable Mg-Zn alloy

Manas Ranjan Sahu SAMURAI ORCID ; Akiko Yamamoto SAMURAI ORCID

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Manas Ranjan Sahu, Akiko Yamamoto. An overview of the recent developments in biodegradable Mg-Zn alloy. Journal of Magnesium and Alloys. 2025, 13 (2), 486-509. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jma.2025.01.011

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The increasing interest in Mg-Zn binary alloys as temporary implant materials is attributed to their outstanding biocompatibility, biodegradability, and favourable mechanical properties. However, their application is constrained by high degradation rates in the physiological environment, resulting in the release of hydrogen gas and a rapid decline in mechanical properties. Additionally, the material's biocompatibility is contingent upon its degradability. Researchers have demonstrated that addressing these issues is possible through strategies such as controlling Zn content, employing thermo-mechanical processing to achieve suitable microstructures, and applying surface coatings. This manuscript provides a comprehensive review of published literature on Mg-Zn alloys, exploring the challenges and outlining future research directions in this field.

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Keyword: Degradation, Temporary implant; Biocompatibility, Mg-Zn alloy

Date published: 2025-02-03

Publisher: Elsevier BV

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  • Journal of Magnesium and Alloys (ISSN: 22139567) vol. 13 issue. 2 p. 486-509

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First published URL: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jma.2025.01.011

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