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Youwen Yang1,2, Xiaoning Guo3, Chongxian He2
1Jiangxi University of Science and Technology, Ganzhou 341000, China.
ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering
|January 9, 2021
Summary
Mesoporous silica addition to magnesium (Mg) alloys significantly enhances bone implant performance. This composite material shows reduced degradation and improved biocompatibility for orthopedic applications.
Area of Science:
- Biomaterials Science
- Materials Engineering
- Orthopedic Research
Background:
- Magnesium (Mg) alloys offer biodegradability and biocompatibility for bone implants.
- Rapid degradation of Mg alloys in physiological environments hinders orthopedic applications.
Purpose of the Study:
- To enhance the degradation behavior of ZK60 magnesium alloy for bone implants.
- To investigate the effect of incorporating mesoporous silica (MS) into ZK60 Mg alloy.
Main Methods:
- Selective laser melting technology was used to incorporate mesoporous silica (MS) into ZK60 (Mg-6Zn-0.5Zr, wt %) alloy.
- Characterization of the composite's microstructure, corrosion resistance, and apatite deposition was performed.
Main Results:
- Mesoporous silica (MS) was homogeneously incorporated into the Mg matrix with a good bonding interface.
- MS incorporation enhanced corrosion resistance and promoted apatite deposition, forming a protective layer.
- Degradation rate was reduced by 57% with up to 8 wt % MS, and ZK60/8MS composite showed improved biocompatibility.
Conclusions:
- The ZK60/8MS composite demonstrates significantly improved degradation behavior compared to pure ZK60.
- Enhanced corrosion resistance and biocompatibility make ZK60/8MS a promising candidate for bone implant applications.
