Magnesium and Its Alloys as Implant Materials

This book explores the potential of magnesium and its alloys in biomedical applications, addressing challenges related to mechanical properties, corrosion, and biocompatibility, while guiding readers in selecting suitable materials and improvement strategies.

Magnesium and Its Alloys as Implant Materials delves into the untapped potential of magnesium (Mg) and its alloys in the biomedical field. Despite their promising attributes, these materials have not yet been widely adopted for biomedical applications. The book seeks to shed light on the scientific challenges associated with Mg and its alloys, providing a comprehensive overview of research focused on their mechanical properties, corrosion behavior, and biological performance.

The structure of the book is thoughtfully organized to guide the reader through various aspects of magnesium applications. Section 2 outlines the primary challenges that hinder the use of magnesium in biomedical contexts, along with common strategies for improvement. Following this, Section 3 presents an in-depth examination of the most studied Mg alloys, including high-pure and ultra-high-pure Mg, as well as Al-based, Zn-based, Ca-based, and rare earth (RE)-based alloys. Each subsection details the mechanical properties, corrosion behavior, and potential biotoxicity of these materials.

In Section 4, the authors summarize the alloys' performances in relation to the identified challenges, offering valuable insights and recommendations for selecting the most suitable materials. The book concludes with an outlook in Section 5, where the authors share their perspectives on the future development of magnesium-based implants. This resource is particularly beneficial for biomedical engineers, material scientists, and implant manufacturers, as it emphasizes the interconnectedness of mechanical, corrosion, and biocompatibility properties of magnesium and its alloys, helping readers make informed decisions for their specific applications.