Titanium and Magnesium Alloys for Orthopedic and Dental Implants
This community develops metal alloys and surface treatments for medical implants, focusing on improving corrosion resistance, mechanical strength, and biological compatibility for bone repair and dental applications.
The work centers on titanium and magnesium alloys, with significant attention to AZ31 magnesium and Ti-6Al-4V titanium. Key methods include plasma electrolytic oxidation, micro-arc oxidation, and composite coatings to enhance surface properties. Applications span hip and knee arthroplasty, dental implants, and bone regeneration. The research addresses specific challenges such as corrosion behavior in physiological environments, antibacterial properties, and the integration of biodegradable materials for temporary support. Recent efforts also explore high-entropy alloy coatings and self-healing surfaces to extend implant longevity and function.
The largest share of the community's output is found in titanium research, accounting for 5.8% of all titanium research, and 18,060 papers here. It also represents 6.2% of magnesium research, with 10,403 papers, and 5.3% of tantalum research, with 1,995 papers.
There are 48,968 papers in this community, primarily published in Surface and Coatings Technology, Applied Surface Science, and the Journal of Magnesium and Alloys.
Recent work includes reviews on tribo-corrosion of high-entropy alloy coatings, biomaterial-mediated macrophage polarization for bone infection treatment, and self-healing coatings on magnesium alloys for active corrosion protection.