Kannan, M.B. (2015) Hydroxyapatite coating on biodegradable magnesium and magnesium-based alloys. In: Mucalo, Michael, (ed.) Hydroxyapatite (HAp) for Biomedical Applications. Woodhead Publishing Series in Biomaterials (95). Elsevier, Cambridge, UK, pp. 289-306.

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Abstract

Magnesium is a potential material for load-bearing biodegradable implant applications due to its biodegradability and biocompatibility. However, the high degradation rate and the localized degradation susceptibility of magnesium in body fluid are major concerns. Alloying has been proven to reduce the degradation rate of magnesium, but the localized degradation is still an issue. This chapter focuses on the potential use of hydroxyapatite (HAp) as a coating material on magnesium and its alloys to tailor their degradation behavior. Various methods of HAp coating on magnesium and its alloys and the associated challenges and potential solutions are discussed.

Item ID:	34411
Item Type:	Book Chapter (Research - B1)
ISBN:	978-1-78242-033-0
Keywords:	hydroxypatite; magnesium; magnesium alloys; biodegradable biomaterials; corrosion
Date Deposited:	07 Aug 2014 06:09
FoR Codes:	09 ENGINEERING > 0903 Biomedical Engineering > 090301 Biomaterials @ 100%
SEO Codes:	86 MANUFACTURING > 8610 Ceramics, Glass and Industrial Mineral Products > 861002 Ceramics @ 100%
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