In Vitro Degradation, Antibacterial Activity and Cytotoxicity of Mg-3Zn-xAg Nanocomposites Synthesized by Mechanical Alloying for Implant Applications

• Published in: Journal of materials engineering and performance Vol. 28; no. 3; pp. 1441 - 1455
• Main Authors: Razzaghi, Mahmood, Kasiri-Asgarani, Masoud, Bakhsheshi-Rad, Hamid Reza, Ghayour, Hamid
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: New York Springer US 15.03.2019
• Subjects: BIOLOGICAL MATERIALS; Characterization and Evaluation of Materials; Chemistry and Materials Science; COMPRESSION STRENGTH; CORROSION; Corrosion and Coatings; CRYSTAL GROWTH; Engineering Design; GRAIN BOUNDARIES; GRAIN REFINEMENT; IMPLANTS; INTERMETALLIC COMPOUNDS; MATERIALS SCIENCE; NANOCOMPOSITES; Quality Control; Reliability; Safety and Risk; SILVER; TOXICITY; Tribology; antibacterial activity; corrosion behavior; mechanical alloying; Mg-based nanocomposites

A class of biodegradable Mg-3Zn- x Ag nanocomposites was presented in the present study with the assessments for implant application. The evaluations included the effects of increasing the Ag content from 0.5 to 3 wt.% on the corrosion behavior, mechanical properties, antibacterial activity and cyto...