Biodegradable Metals

The interest in biocompatible and biodegradable metals, such as magnesium, is mainly related to their potential use as structural material for orthopedic and cardiovascular applications where a temporary medical device is required. However, in the case of magnesium, in vivo experiments have clearly shown that the corrosion degradation rate of magnesium and its alloys is too high and, hence, results in producing gas cavities that can promote the...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3038973866
• ISBN13: 9783038973867
• Release Date: November 2018
• Publisher: Mdpi AG
• Length: 200 Pages
• Weight: 0.96 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.7" x 9.6"