Surface Modification of Magnesium and its Alloys for Biomedical Applications
Modification and Coating Techniques

The second volume of this essential two-part series explores chemical, biomimetic and physical modifications as well as duplex, hybrid and functionally gradient surface modifications of magnesium and its alloys for biomedical applications

T.S.N. Sankara Narayanan (Edited by), Il-Song Park (Edited by), Min-Ho Lee (Edited by)

9781782420781, Elsevier Science

Hardback, published 3 February 2015

460 pages
22.9 x 15.1 x 2.9 cm, 0.81 kg

The development of biodegradable implants which can remain in the human body to fix a problem and subsequently dissolve, or be absorbed, consumed or excreted, without warranting a secondary surgery, is very appealing to scientists. Due to their excellent biocompatibility and biodegradability, magnesium implants provide a viable option many problems associated with permanent metallic implants such as, restenosis, thrombosis, permanent physical irritation, and inability to adapt to growth and changes in human body. Volume 2 of this important new book explores practical issues of magnesium and magnesium alloys, physical and mechanical modification and coatings to enhance this material for biomedical applications.

Part 1 Practical issues of surface modified magnesium and magnesium alloys

Subject Areas: Metals technology / metallurgy [TDM], Biomedical engineering [MQW], Medical equipment & techniques [MBG]