Selective electron beam manufactured Ti-6Al-4V lattice structures for orthopedic implant applications: Current status and outstanding challenges

• Published in: Current opinion in solid state & materials science Vol. 22; no. 3; pp. 75 - 99
• Main Authors: Zhang, X.Z., Leary, M., Tang, H.P., Song, T., Qian, M.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 01.06.2018
• Subjects: Additive manufacturing; Electron beam; Implants; Lattice structure; SEBM; Ti-6Al-4V; Titanium; Ti-6Al-4V; Implants; Electron beam; Titanium; Additive manufacturing; SEBM; Lattice structure

•An in-depth critical assessment of mechanical properties of SEBM Ti-6Al-4V lattice.•An exhaustive list of mechanical properties of human bone for lattice design.•A comprehensive mechanical comparison of SEBM Ti-6Al-4V lattice with human bone.•A clear identification of opportunities for SEBM Ti-6Al-...