The role of rare earth elements in biodegradable metals: A review

• Published in: Acta biomaterialia Vol. 129; pp. 33 - 42
• Main Authors: Li, Huafang, Wang, Pengyu, Lin, Guicai, Huang, Jinyan
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Kidlington Elsevier Ltd 15.07.2021; Elsevier BV
• Subjects: Alloying elements; Alloys; Atomic structure; Biocompatibility; Biodegradability; Biodegradable Metals; Biodegradation; Corrosion rate; Degradation; Earth; Ferrous alloys; Heavy metals; Magnesium; Magnesium base alloys; Mechanical properties; Medical materials; Metals; Rare earth elements; Trace elements; Zinc base alloys; Biodegradation; Mechanical properties; Biocompatibility; Rare earth elements; Biodegradable Metals

Compared with non-degradable metals, biodegradable metals, as a new generation of medical metallic materials, do not require secondary, which reduces the pain and economic burden of patients. However, currently developed biodegradable metals, including iron-based alloys, magnesium-based alloys, and...