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Wu Y, Wang F, Huang Y, Zheng F, Zeng Y, Lu Z, Wang S, Sun B, Sun Y. A tantalum-containing zirconium-based metallic glass with superior endosseous implant relevant properties. Bioact Mater 2024; 39:25-40. [PMID: 38800719 PMCID: PMC11126771 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioactmat.2024.04.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2024] [Revised: 03/28/2024] [Accepted: 04/14/2024] [Indexed: 05/29/2024] Open
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Zirconium-based metallic glasses (Zr-MGs) are demonstrated to exhibit high mechanical strength, low elastic modulus and excellent biocompatibility, making them promising materials for endosseous implants. Meanwhile, tantalum (Ta) is also well known for its ideal corrosion resistance and biological effects. However, the metal has an elastic modulus as high as 186 GPa which is not comparable to the natural bone (10-30 GPa), and it also has a relative high cost. Here, to fully exploit the advantages of Ta as endosseous implants, a small amount of Ta (as low as 3 at. %) was successfully added into a Zr-MG to generate an advanced functional endosseous implant, Zr58Cu25Al14Ta3 MG, with superior comprehensive properties. Upon carefully dissecting the atomic structure and surface chemistry, the results show that amorphization of Ta enables the uniform distribution in material surface, leading to a significantly improved chemical stability and extensive material-cell contact regulation. Systematical analyses on the immunological, angiogenesis and osteogenesis capability of the material are carried out utilizing the next-generation sequencing, revealing that Zr58Cu25Al14Ta3 MG can regulate angiogenesis through VEGF signaling pathway and osteogenesis via BMP signaling pathway. Animal experiment further confirms a sound osseointegration of Zr58Cu25Al14Ta3 MG in achieving better bone-implant-contact and inducing faster peri-implant bone formation.
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- Yunshu Wu
- Center of Digital Dentistry, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Beijing, 100081, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & National Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials and Digital Medical Devices, Beijing, 100081, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Digital Stomatology, Beijing, 100081, China
- Beijing Laboratory of Oral Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100069, China
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- Center of Digital Dentistry, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Beijing, 100081, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & National Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials and Digital Medical Devices, Beijing, 100081, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Digital Stomatology, Beijing, 100081, China
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- Institute of Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, China
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- National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & National Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials and Digital Medical Devices, Beijing, 100081, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Digital Stomatology, Beijing, 100081, China
- Department of Orthodontics, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Beijing, 100081, China
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- Center of Digital Dentistry, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Beijing, 100081, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & National Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials and Digital Medical Devices, Beijing, 100081, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Digital Stomatology, Beijing, 100081, China
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- Institute of Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, China
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- Beijing Laboratory of Oral Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100069, China
- Laboratory of Homeostatic Medicine, School of Medicine, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Institute of Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, China
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- Center of Digital Dentistry, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Beijing, 100081, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & National Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials and Digital Medical Devices, Beijing, 100081, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Digital Stomatology, Beijing, 100081, China
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Zhang Z, Zhang S, Wang Q, Lu A, Chen Z, Yang Z, Luan J, Su R, Guan P, Yang Y. Intrinsic tensile ductility in strain hardening multiprincipal element metallic glass. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 2024; 121:e2400200121. [PMID: 38662550 PMCID: PMC11067058 DOI: 10.1073/pnas.2400200121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2024] [Accepted: 03/26/2024] [Indexed: 05/05/2024] Open
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Traditional metallic glasses (MGs), based on one or two principal elements, are notoriously known for their lack of tensile ductility at room temperature. Here, we developed a multiprincipal element MG (MPEMG), which exhibits a gigapascal yield strength, significant strain hardening that almost doubles its yield strength, and 2% uniform tensile ductility at room temperature. These remarkable properties stem from the heterogeneous amorphous structure of our MPEMG, which is composed of atoms with significant size mismatch but similar atomic fractions. In sharp contrast to traditional MGs, shear banding in our glass triggers local elemental segregation and subsequent ordering, which transforms shear softening to hardening, hence resulting in shear-band self-halting and extensive plastic flows. Our findings reveal a promising pathway to design stronger, more ductile glasses that can be applied in a wide range of technological fields.
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- Zhibo Zhang
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong999077, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong999077, People’s Republic of China
- Beijing Computational Science Research Center, Beijing100193, People’s Republic of China
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- Laboratory for Microstructures, Institute of Materials, Shanghai University, Shanghai200444, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong999077, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong999077, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong999077, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, College of Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong999077, People’s Republic of China
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- Beijing Computational Science Research Center, Beijing100193, People’s Republic of China
- College of Materials & Environmental Engineering, Hangzhou Dianzi University, Hangzhou310018, People’s Republic of China
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- Beijing Computational Science Research Center, Beijing100193, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong999077, People’s Republic of China
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, College of Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong999077, People’s Republic of China
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Chen M, Zhu L, Chen Y, Dai S, Liu Q, Xue N, Li W, Wang J, Huang Y, Yang K, Shao L. Effect of Chemical Composition on the Thermoplastic Formability and Nanoindentation of Ti-Based Bulk Metallic Glasses. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 17:1699. [PMID: 38612212 PMCID: PMC11012960 DOI: 10.3390/ma17071699] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2024] [Revised: 04/02/2024] [Accepted: 04/05/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024]
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A series of Ti41Zr25Be34-xNix (x = 4, 6, 8, 10 at.%) and Ti41Zr25Be34-xCux (x = 4, 6, 8 at.%) bulk metallic glasses were investigated to examine the influence of Ni and Cu content on the viscosity, thermoplastic formability, and nanoindentation of Ti-based bulk metallic glasses. The results demonstrate that Ti41Zr25Be30Ni4 and Ti41Zr25Be26Cu8 amorphous alloys have superior thermoplastic formability among the Ti41Zr25Be34-xNix and Ti41Zr25Be34-xCux amorphous alloys due to their low viscosity in the supercooled liquid region and wider supercooled liquid region. The hardness and modulus exhibit obvious variations with increasing Ni and Cu content in Ti-based bulk metallic glasses, which can be attributed to alterations in atomic density. Optimal amounts of Ni and Cu in Ti-based bulk metallic glasses enhance thermoplastic formability and mechanical properties. The influence of Ni and Cu content on the hardness of Ti-based bulk metallic glasses is discussed from the perspective of the mean atomic distance.
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- Mengliang Chen
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, China
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- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory for Cutting Tools, Taizhou University, Taizhou 318000, China; (S.D.); (N.X.); (W.L.); (J.W.); (Y.H.); (K.Y.)
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- Taizhou Key Laboratory of Medical Devices and Advanced Materials, Research Institute of Zhejiang University-Taizhou, Taizhou 318000, China; (Y.C.); (Q.L.)
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- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory for Cutting Tools, Taizhou University, Taizhou 318000, China; (S.D.); (N.X.); (W.L.); (J.W.); (Y.H.); (K.Y.)
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- Taizhou Key Laboratory of Medical Devices and Advanced Materials, Research Institute of Zhejiang University-Taizhou, Taizhou 318000, China; (Y.C.); (Q.L.)
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- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory for Cutting Tools, Taizhou University, Taizhou 318000, China; (S.D.); (N.X.); (W.L.); (J.W.); (Y.H.); (K.Y.)
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- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory for Cutting Tools, Taizhou University, Taizhou 318000, China; (S.D.); (N.X.); (W.L.); (J.W.); (Y.H.); (K.Y.)
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- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory for Cutting Tools, Taizhou University, Taizhou 318000, China; (S.D.); (N.X.); (W.L.); (J.W.); (Y.H.); (K.Y.)
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- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory for Cutting Tools, Taizhou University, Taizhou 318000, China; (S.D.); (N.X.); (W.L.); (J.W.); (Y.H.); (K.Y.)
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- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory for Cutting Tools, Taizhou University, Taizhou 318000, China; (S.D.); (N.X.); (W.L.); (J.W.); (Y.H.); (K.Y.)
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- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory for Cutting Tools, Taizhou University, Taizhou 318000, China; (S.D.); (N.X.); (W.L.); (J.W.); (Y.H.); (K.Y.)
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Douest Y, Forrest RM, Ter-Ovanessian B, Courtois N, Tancret F, Greer AL, Chevalier J, Fabrègue D. Machine learning-guided exploration and experimental assessment of unreported compositions in the quaternary Ti-Zr-Cu-Pd biocompatible metallic glass system. Acta Biomater 2024; 175:411-421. [PMID: 38135205 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2023.12.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2023] [Revised: 11/21/2023] [Accepted: 12/17/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023]
Abstract
Due to their outstanding elastic limit, biocompatible Ti-based bulk metallic glasses (BMGs) are candidate materials to decrease the size of medical implants and therefore reduce their invasiveness. However, the practical use of classical Ti-BMGs in medical applications is in part hindered by their high copper content: more effort is thus required to design low-copper Ti-BMGs. In this work, in line with current rise in AI-driven tools, machine learning (ML) approaches, a neural-network ML model is used to explore the glass-forming ability (GFA) of unreported low-copper compositions within the biocompatible Ti-Zr-Cu-Pd system. Two types of models are trained and compared: one based on the alloy composition only, and a second based on various features derived from the alloying elements. Contrary to expectation, the predictive power of both models in evaluating GFA is similar. The compositional space identified by ML as promising is experimentally assessed, finding unfortunately low GFA. These results indicate that the ML approach may be premature for specific composition tuning of amorphous metallic materials. We emphasise that the development of ML tools in GFA prediction requires an improvement of the dataset, in terms of homogeneity, size and GFA descriptors, which must be supported by increased reporting of high-quality experimental GFA measurements, both positive and negative. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: Biocompatible Ti-based bulk metallic glasses (BMGs) are candidate materials for use in the next generation of minimally invasive dental implants where improved mechanical properties, such as high strength are required. Despite promising in vitro/vivo evaluations, implementation of alloys for practical applications is partly hindered by the presence of copper as the main alloying element. Recent studies have presented AI-guided and machine learning strategies as appealing approaches to understand and describe the glass forming ability (GFA) of BMG-forming compositions. In this work, we employ and evaluate the capacity of a machine-learning model to explore low-copper compositional spaces in the biocompatible Ti-Zr-Cu-Pd system. Our results highlight the limits of such a computational approach and suggest improvements for future designing routes.
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- Yohan Douest
- Anthogyr SAS, 2237 Avenue André Lasquin, 74700 Sallanches, France; INSA-Lyon, Université de Lyon, UMR CNRS 5510 MATEIS, 20 Avenue Albert Einstein, 69621 Villeurbanne CEDEX, France.
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- Department of Materials Science and Metallurgy, University of Cambridge, 27 Charles Babbage Road, Cambridge CB3 0FS, UK
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- INSA-Lyon, Université de Lyon, UMR CNRS 5510 MATEIS, 20 Avenue Albert Einstein, 69621 Villeurbanne CEDEX, France
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- Anthogyr SAS, 2237 Avenue André Lasquin, 74700 Sallanches, France
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- Université de Nantes, Institut des Matériaux Jean Rouxel (IMN), UMR CNRS 6502, Polytech Nantes, Rue Christian Pauc, BP 50609, 44306 Nantes CEDEX 3, France
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- Department of Materials Science and Metallurgy, University of Cambridge, 27 Charles Babbage Road, Cambridge CB3 0FS, UK
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- INSA-Lyon, Université de Lyon, UMR CNRS 5510 MATEIS, 20 Avenue Albert Einstein, 69621 Villeurbanne CEDEX, France
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- INSA-Lyon, Université de Lyon, UMR CNRS 5510 MATEIS, 20 Avenue Albert Einstein, 69621 Villeurbanne CEDEX, France
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Pole M, Man K, Mahajan C, Jha S, Yang Y, Mukherjee S. Biocompatible Co-P Metallic Glasses with Superior Degradation Tolerance in Physiological Environments. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2024; 7:238-245. [PMID: 38153976 DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.3c00844] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2023]
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Metallic glasses represent a class of metallic alloys with a fully amorphous structure and attractive properties, making them promising in bioimplant applications. Here, the degradation tolerance of biocompatible cobalt-phosphorus (Co-P) metallic glasses was studied in a simulated physiological environment. The metallic glasses were synthesized in the form of coatings through a facile electrodeposition approach. This method utilizes their outstanding surface characteristics and bypasses the size limitations usually associated with their bulk counterparts. The Co-P alloys showed exceptional tribological response with ∼14% lower coefficient of friction and 2 orders of magnitude lesser wear rate compared to SS316 stainless steel. In addition, the Co-P alloys showed a 3 times higher hardness and 4 times higher hardness/modulus ratio compared to SS316, indicating better elastic recovery under dynamic shear stresses that are common in load-bearing bioimplants. The Co-P metallic glasses exhibited excellent hemocompatibility and cytocompatibility in terms of lower platelet adhesion, spreading, and aggregation, a hemolysis ratio lower than 1%, and enhanced surface wettability, suggesting a superlative performance in bioimplant applications.
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- Mayur Pole
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of North Texas, Denton, Texas 76203, United States
- Physical and Computational Sciences Directorate, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, Washington 99352, United States
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of North Texas, Denton, Texas 76203, United States
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of North Texas, Denton, Texas 76203, United States
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of North Texas, Denton, Texas 76203, United States
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of North Texas, Denton, Texas 76203, United States
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of North Texas, Denton, Texas 76203, United States
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Michalik Š, Molčanová Z, Šulíková M, Kušnírová K, Jóvári P, Darpentigny J, Saksl K. Structure and Physical Properties of Mg 93-xZn xCa 7 Metallic Glasses. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 16:2313. [PMID: 36984193 PMCID: PMC10057706 DOI: 10.3390/ma16062313] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2023] [Revised: 02/24/2023] [Accepted: 03/06/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
Abstract
The Mg-Zn-Ca system has previously been proposed as the most suitable biodegradable candidate for biomedical applications. In this work, a series of ribbon specimens was fabricated using a melt-spinning technique to explore the glass-forming ability of the Mg-Zn-Ca system along the concentration line of 7 at.% of calcium. A glassy state is confirmed for Mg50Zn43Ca7, Mg60Zn33Ca7, and Mg70Zn23Ca7. Those samples were characterised by standard methods to determine their mass density, hardness, elastic modulus, and crystallisation temperatures during devitrification. Their amorphous structure is described by means of pair distribution functions obtained by high-energy X-ray and neutron diffraction (HEXRD and ND) measurements performed at large-scale facilities. The contributions of pairs Mg-Mg, Mg-Zn, and Zn-Zn were identified. In addition, a transformation process from an amorphous to crystalline structure is followed in situ by HEXRD for Mg60Zn33Ca7 and Mg50Zn43Ca7. Intermetallic compounds IM1 and IM3 and hcp-Mg phase are proposed to be formed in multiple crystallisation eventss.
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- Štefan Michalik
- Diamond Light Source Ltd., Harwell Science and Innovation Campus, Didcot OX11 0DE, UK
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- Institute of Materials Research of SAS, Slovak Academy of Sciences, Watsonova 47, 040 01 Košice, Slovakia
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- Institute of Physics, Faculty of Science, Pavol Jozef Šafárik University in Košice, Park Angelinum 9, 041 54 Košice, Slovakia
- Department of Medical and Clinical Biophysics, Faculty of Medicine, Pavol Jozef Šafárik University in Košice, Trieda SNP1, 040 11 Košice, Slovakia
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- Institute of Materials Research of SAS, Slovak Academy of Sciences, Watsonova 47, 040 01 Košice, Slovakia
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- Wigner Research Centre for Physics, Institute for Solid State Physics and Optics, P.O. Box 49, 1525 Budapest, Hungary
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- Institute of Materials Research of SAS, Slovak Academy of Sciences, Watsonova 47, 040 01 Košice, Slovakia
- Faculty of Materials, Metallurgy and Recycling, Technical University of Košice, Letná 9, 042 00 Košice, Slovakia
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Ma K, Chen H, Shen Y, Guo Y, Li W, Wang Y, Zhang Y, Sun Y. Feasibility study and material selection for powder-bed fusion process in printing of denture clasps. Comput Biol Med 2023; 157:106772. [PMID: 36963354 DOI: 10.1016/j.compbiomed.2023.106772] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2022] [Revised: 02/15/2023] [Accepted: 03/09/2023] [Indexed: 03/13/2023]
Abstract
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE The retention of selective laser melting (SLM)-built denture clasps is inferior to that of cast cobalt-chromium (Co-Cr) clasps engaging 0.01-in undercuts, which are commonly used in clinical practice. Either the clasps engage in excessively deep undercuts or inappropriate printing process parameters are applied. With appropriate undercut engagement and levels of process parameters, the retention of SLM-built clasps (including Co-Cr, commercially pure titanium [CP Ti], and Ti alloy [Ti-6Al-4V] ones) may be comparable to that of cast Co-Cr clasps. Therefore, this feasibility study aimed to evaluate their retention to guide dentists during material selection for the powder-bed fusion process during the printing of denture clasps. METHODS We engaged the clasp arm at an appropriate undercut depth (0.01 or 0.02 in), built clasps at the orientation of their longitudinal axes approximately parallel to the build platform, generated square prism support structures at a critical overhang angle of 30°, applied optimized laser parameters (laser power, scan speed, and hatch space), and adopted annealing treatment for Co-Cr, CP Ti, and Ti-6Al-4V clasps. After postprocessing and accuracy measurement, an insertion/removal test of the clasps for 15,000 cycles was performed to simulate 10 years of clinical use, and the retentive force was recorded every 1500 cycles. Permanent deformation of the retentive arms of the clasps was measured. Cast Co-Cr clasps engaging 0.01-in undercuts were designated the control group. RESULTS The initial retentive forces of the SLM-built Co-Cr clasps engaging 0.01-in undercuts and CP Ti and Ti-6Al-4V clasps engaging 0.02-in undercuts were comparable to those of the control group. SLM-built Co-Cr clasps engaging 0.01-in undercuts and Ti-6Al-4V clasps engaging 0.02-in undercuts had similar final retentive force and less permanent deformation compared with those of the control group; SLM-built CP Ti clasps engaging 0.02-in undercuts had lower final retentive force and greater permanent deformation. CONCLUSIONS Considering the long-term retention and permanent deformation of the retentive arms, Co-Cr and Ti-6Al-4V alloys, except CP Ti, are recommended for printing denture clasps. SLM-built Co-Cr clasps should engage 0.01-in undercuts, and Ti-6Al-4V clasps should engage 0.02-in undercuts.
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- Kenan Ma
- Center of Digital Dentistry, Faculty of Prosthodontics, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & National Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials and Digital Medical Devices & Beijing Key Laboratory of Digital Stomatology & Research Center of Engineering and Technology for Computerized Dentistry Ministry of Health & NMPA Key Laboratory for Dental Materials, No.22, Zhongguancun South Avenue, Haidian District, Beijing, 100081, PR China
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- Center of Digital Dentistry, Faculty of Prosthodontics, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & National Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials and Digital Medical Devices & Beijing Key Laboratory of Digital Stomatology & Research Center of Engineering and Technology for Computerized Dentistry Ministry of Health & NMPA Key Laboratory for Dental Materials, No.22, Zhongguancun South Avenue, Haidian District, Beijing, 100081, PR China
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- Center of Digital Dentistry, Faculty of Prosthodontics, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & National Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials and Digital Medical Devices & Beijing Key Laboratory of Digital Stomatology & Research Center of Engineering and Technology for Computerized Dentistry Ministry of Health & NMPA Key Laboratory for Dental Materials, No.22, Zhongguancun South Avenue, Haidian District, Beijing, 100081, PR China
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- Center of Digital Dentistry, Faculty of Prosthodontics, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & National Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials and Digital Medical Devices & Beijing Key Laboratory of Digital Stomatology & Research Center of Engineering and Technology for Computerized Dentistry Ministry of Health & NMPA Key Laboratory for Dental Materials, No.22, Zhongguancun South Avenue, Haidian District, Beijing, 100081, PR China
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- Center of Digital Dentistry, Faculty of Prosthodontics, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & National Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials and Digital Medical Devices & Beijing Key Laboratory of Digital Stomatology & Research Center of Engineering and Technology for Computerized Dentistry Ministry of Health & NMPA Key Laboratory for Dental Materials, No.22, Zhongguancun South Avenue, Haidian District, Beijing, 100081, PR China
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- Center of Digital Dentistry, Faculty of Prosthodontics, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & National Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials and Digital Medical Devices & Beijing Key Laboratory of Digital Stomatology & Research Center of Engineering and Technology for Computerized Dentistry Ministry of Health & NMPA Key Laboratory for Dental Materials, No.22, Zhongguancun South Avenue, Haidian District, Beijing, 100081, PR China
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- Mechanical Engineering and Design Department, Université de Bourgogne Franche-Comté, Université de Technologie de Belfort-Montbéliard, ICB UMR CNRS 6303, 90010, Belfort Cedex, France.
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- Center of Digital Dentistry, Faculty of Prosthodontics, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & National Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials and Digital Medical Devices & Beijing Key Laboratory of Digital Stomatology & Research Center of Engineering and Technology for Computerized Dentistry Ministry of Health & NMPA Key Laboratory for Dental Materials, No.22, Zhongguancun South Avenue, Haidian District, Beijing, 100081, PR China.
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Lee J, Suh HN, Park HB, Park YM, Kim HJ, Kim S. Regenerative Strategy of Gold Electrodes for Long-Term Reuse of Electrochemical Biosensors. ACS OMEGA 2023; 8:1389-1400. [PMID: 36643538 PMCID: PMC9835648 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.2c06851] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2022] [Accepted: 12/12/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Gold is of considerable interest for electrochemical active surfaces because thiol-modified chemicals and biomolecules can be easily immobilized with a simple procedure. However, most gold surfaces are damaged with repetitive measurements, so they are difficult to reuse. Here we demonstrate a novel electrochemical cleaning method of gold surfaces to reuse electrodes with a simple protocol that is easy and nontoxic. This electrochemical cleaning consists of two steps by using different solutions. The 1st step is a cyclic voltammetry sweep using a very low concentration of sulfuric acid, and the 2nd step is a cyclic voltammetry sweep using potassium ferricyanide. Different cleaning methods were also considered for comparison. Consequently, after assembling and desorption of the cell and antigen, the changes in gold electrode performance, as immunosensor and cytosensor, were investigated by electrochemical impedance and cyclic voltammetry. It was found that repetitive measurement is possible until five times while maintaining the reproducibility. It is believed that this method is capable of enabling reuse of gold electrodes and can be used for long-term and accurate monitoring of biological effects, especially at a low cost.
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- JuKyung Lee
- Department
of Medical IT Convergence, Kumoh National
Institute of Technology, Gumi, Gyeongbuk39177, Korea
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- Korea
Institute of Toxicology, Jeongeup, Jeollabuk-do56212, Korea
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- Digital
Health Care Research Center, Gumi Electronics
and Information Technology Research Institute (GERI), Gumi, Gyeongbuk39253, Korea
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- Division
of Nano-Bio sensors/Chips development, National
NanoFab Center, Daejeon34141, Korea
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- Digital
Health Care Research Center, Gumi Electronics
and Information Technology Research Institute (GERI), Gumi, Gyeongbuk39253, Korea
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- Department
of Medical IT Convergence, Kumoh National
Institute of Technology, Gumi, Gyeongbuk39177, Korea
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Gatina SA, Polyakova VV, Polyakov AV, Semenova IP. Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of β-Titanium Ti-15Mo Alloy Produced by Combined Processing including ECAP-Conform and Drawing. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 15:8666. [PMID: 36500162 PMCID: PMC9738178 DOI: 10.3390/ma15238666] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2022] [Revised: 12/01/2022] [Accepted: 12/02/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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At present, researchers pay great attention to the development of metastable β-titanium alloys. A task of current importance is the enhancement of their strength and fatigue properties. An efficient method for increasing the strength of such alloys could be severe plastic deformation. The object of this study was a medical metastable β-titanium alloy Ti-15Mo (ASTM F2066). The alloy in the (α + β) state was for the first time deformed by combined processing, including equal channel angular pressing-conform and drawing. Such processing enabled the production of long-length rods with a length of 1500 mm. The aim of the work was to study the effect of the combined processing on the alloy's microstructure and mechanical properties. An ultrafine-grained structure with an average size of structural elements less than 100 nm was obtained. At the same time, high strength and ductility (σuts = 1590 MPa, δ = 10%) were achieved, which led to a record increase in the endurance limit (σ-1 = 710 MPa) under tension-compression terms.
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- Svetlana A. Gatina
- Laboratory of Multifunctional Materials, Ufa University of Science and Technology, 450076 Ufa, Russia
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- Laboratory of Multifunctional Materials, Ufa University of Science and Technology, 450076 Ufa, Russia
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- Laboratory of Multifunctional Materials, Ufa University of Science and Technology, 450076 Ufa, Russia
- Department of Mechanical Engineering Innovative Technologies, Perm National Research Polytechnic University, 614990 Perm, Russia
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- Laboratory of Multifunctional Materials, Ufa University of Science and Technology, 450076 Ufa, Russia
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Karbivskyy VL, Kurgan NA, Nosenko VK, Zaika VV, Zueva NA, Karbivska LI, Shulyma SI. Electronic structure and surface morphology of multicomponent iron-based metallic glasses. APPLIED NANOSCIENCE 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s13204-022-02716-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/09/2022]
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Rezvan A, Sharifikolouei E, Lassnig A, Soprunyuk V, Gammer C, Spieckermann F, Schranz W, Najmi Z, Cochis A, Scalia AC, Rimondini L, Manfredi M, Eckert J, Sarac B. Antibacterial activity, cytocompatibility, and thermomechanical stability of Ti 40Zr 10Cu 36Pd 14 bulk metallic glass. Mater Today Bio 2022; 16:100378. [PMID: 36039102 PMCID: PMC9418555 DOI: 10.1016/j.mtbio.2022.100378] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2022] [Revised: 07/18/2022] [Accepted: 07/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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This paper envisions Ti40Zr10Cu36Pd14 bulk metallic glass as an oral implant material and evaluates its antibacterial performance in the inhabitation of oral biofilm formation in comparison with the gold standard Ti-6Al-4V implant material. Metallic glasses are superior in terms of biocorrosion and have a reduced stress shielding effect compared with their crystalline counterparts. Dynamic mechanical and thermal expansion analyses on Ti40Zr10Cu36Pd14 show that these materials can be thermomechanically shaped into implants. Static water contact angle measurement on samples' surface shows an increased surface wettability on the Ti-6Al-4V surface after 48 h incubation in the water while the contact angle remains constant for Ti40Zr10Cu36Pd14. Further, high-resolution transmission and scanning transmission electron microscopy analysis have revealed that Ti40Zr10Cu36Pd14 interior is fully amorphous, while a 15 nm surface oxide is formed on its surface and assigned as copper oxide. Unlike titanium oxide formed on Ti-6Al-4V, copper oxide is hydrophobic, and its formation reduces surface wettability. Further surface analysis by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy confirmed the presence of copper oxide on the surface. Metallic glasses cytocompatibility was first demonstrated towards human gingival fibroblasts, and then the antibacterial properties were verified towards the oral pathogen Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans responsible for oral biofilm formation. After 24 h of direct infection, metallic glasses reported a >70% reduction of bacteria viability and the number of viable colonies was reduced by ∼8 times, as shown by the colony-forming unit count. Field emission scanning electron microscopy and fluorescent images confirmed the lower surface colonization of metallic glasses in comparison with controls. Finally, oral biofilm obtained from healthy volunteers was cultivated onto specimens' surface, and proteomics was applied to study the surface property impact on species composition within the oral plaque.
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- Amir Rezvan
- Erich Schmid Institute of Materials Science, Austrian Academy of Sciences, A-8700, Leoben, Austria
- Department of Materials Science, Chair of Materials Physics, Montanuniversität Leoben, A-8700, Leoben, Austria
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- Department of Applied Science and Technology, Politecnico di Torino, Corso Duca Degli Abruzzi 24, 10129, Turin (TO), Italy
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- Erich Schmid Institute of Materials Science, Austrian Academy of Sciences, A-8700, Leoben, Austria
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- University of Vienna, Faculty of Physics, Physics of Functional Materials, A-1090, Vienna, Austria
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- Erich Schmid Institute of Materials Science, Austrian Academy of Sciences, A-8700, Leoben, Austria
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- Department of Materials Science, Chair of Materials Physics, Montanuniversität Leoben, A-8700, Leoben, Austria
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- University of Vienna, Faculty of Physics, Physics of Functional Materials, A-1090, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Health Sciences, Center for Translational Research on Autoimmune and Allergic Diseases − CAAD, Università Del Piemonte Orientale UPO, Corso Trieste 15/A, 28100, Novara (NO), Italy
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- Department of Health Sciences, Center for Translational Research on Autoimmune and Allergic Diseases − CAAD, Università Del Piemonte Orientale UPO, Corso Trieste 15/A, 28100, Novara (NO), Italy
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- Department of Health Sciences, Center for Translational Research on Autoimmune and Allergic Diseases − CAAD, Università Del Piemonte Orientale UPO, Corso Trieste 15/A, 28100, Novara (NO), Italy
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- Department of Health Sciences, Center for Translational Research on Autoimmune and Allergic Diseases − CAAD, Università Del Piemonte Orientale UPO, Corso Trieste 15/A, 28100, Novara (NO), Italy
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- Department of Translational Medicine, Center for Translational Research on Autoimmune and Allergic Disease – CAAD, Università Del Piemonte Orientale UPO, Corso Trieste 15/A, 28100, Novara (NO), Italy
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- Erich Schmid Institute of Materials Science, Austrian Academy of Sciences, A-8700, Leoben, Austria
- Department of Materials Science, Chair of Materials Physics, Montanuniversität Leoben, A-8700, Leoben, Austria
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- Erich Schmid Institute of Materials Science, Austrian Academy of Sciences, A-8700, Leoben, Austria
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Soares Dos Santos MP, Bernardo RMC. Bioelectronic multifunctional bone implants: recent trends. Bioelectron Med 2022; 8:15. [PMID: 36127721 PMCID: PMC9490885 DOI: 10.1186/s42234-022-00097-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2022] [Accepted: 08/23/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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The concept of Instrumented Smart Implant emerged as a leading research topic that aims to revolutionize the field of orthopaedic implantology. These implants have been designed incorporating biophysical therapeutic actuation, bone-implant interface sensing, implant-clinician communication and self-powering ability. The ultimate goal is to implement revist interface, controlled by clinicians/surgeons without troubling the quotidian activities of patients. Developing such high-performance technologies is of utmost importance, as bone replacements are among the most performed surgeries worldwide and implant failure rates can still exceed 10%. In this review paper, an overview to the major breakthroughs carried out in the scope of multifunctional smart bone implants is provided. One can conclude that many challenges must be overcome to successfully develop them as revision-free implants, but their many strengths highlight a huge potential to effectively establish a new generation of high-sophisticated biodevices.
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- Marco P Soares Dos Santos
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Centre for Mechanical Technology & Automation (TEMA), Intelligent Systems Associate Laboratory (LASI), University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal.
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Centre for Mechanical Technology & Automation (TEMA), Intelligent Systems Associate Laboratory (LASI), University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal
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Effect of Laser Surface Structuring on Surface Wettability and Tribological Performance of Bulk Metallic Glass. CRYSTALS 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/cryst12050748] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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Bulk metallic glasses (BMGs) have been extremely popular in recent decades, owing to their superior properties. However, how to improve the surface functions and durability of BMGs has always been a key engineering issue. In this work, a facile laser-based surface structuring technique was developed for modulation and control of the surface functionalities of Zr-based BMG. For this technique, a laser beam was first irradiated on the surface to create periodic surface structure, followed by heat treatment to control surface chemistry. Through experimental analyses, it was clearly shown that laser surface structuring turned the BMG surface superhydrophilic, and subsequent heat treatment turned the surface superhydrophobic. We confirmed that the combination of laser-induced periodic surface structure and modified surface chemistry contributed to the wettability transition. The laser-heat-treated surface also exhibited improved antifriction performance with the help of lubrication medium. This work provides a feasible method for surface modification of BMG, suggesting applications in the areas of medicine, biology and microelectronics.
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Metallic glasses and metallic glass nanostructures for functional electrocatalytic applications. CHINESE CHEM LETT 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cclet.2021.12.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Biodegradable Mg-Zn-Ca-Based Metallic Glasses. MATERIALS 2022; 15:ma15062172. [PMID: 35329624 PMCID: PMC8955783 DOI: 10.3390/ma15062172] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2022] [Revised: 03/02/2022] [Accepted: 03/03/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Biodegradable Mg-Zn-Ca-based metallic glasses (MGs) present improved strength and superior corrosion resistance, compared to crystalline Mg. In particular, in vivo and in vitro attempts reveal that biodegradable Mg-Zn-Ca-based MGs possess excellent biocompatibility, suggesting that they are ideal candidates for temporary implant materials. However, the limited size and severe brittleness prevent their widespread commercialization. In this review, we firstly summarize the microstructure characteristic and mechanical properties of Mg-Zn-Ca-based MGs. Then, we provide a comprehensive and systematic understanding of the recent progress of the biocorrosion and biocompatibility of Mg-Zn-Ca-based MGs. Last, but not least, the outlook towards the fabrication routes, composition design, structure design, and reinforcement approaches of Mg-Zn-Ca-based MGs are briefly proposed.
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Sun K, Fu R, Liu X, Xu L, Wang G, Chen S, Zhai Q, Pauly S. Osteogenesis and angiogenesis of a bulk metallic glass for biomedical implants. Bioact Mater 2022; 8:253-266. [PMID: 34541400 PMCID: PMC8424448 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioactmat.2021.06.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2021] [Revised: 06/05/2021] [Accepted: 06/11/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Implantation is an essential issue in orthopedic surgery. Bulk metallic glasses (BMGs), as a kind of novel materials, attract lots of attentions in biological field owing to their comprehensive excellent properties. Here, we show that a Zr61Ti2Cu25Al12 (at. %) BMG (Zr-based BMG) displays the best cytocompatibility, pronounced positive effects on cellular migration, and tube formation from in-vitro tests as compared to those of commercial-pure titanium and poly-ether-ether-ketone. The in-vivo micro-CT and histological evaluation demonstrate the Zr-based BMG can significantly promote a bone formation. Immunofluorescence tests and digital reconstructed radiographs manifest a stimulated effect on early blood vessel formation from the Zr-based BMG. Accordingly, the intimate connection and coupling effect between angiogenesis and osteogenesis must be effective during bone regeneration after implanting Zr-based BMG. Dynamic gait analysis in rats after implanting Zr-based BMG demonstrates a tendency to decrease the pain level during recovery, simultaneously, without abnormal ionic accumulation and inflammatory reactions. Considering suitable mechanical properties, we provide a realistic candidate of the Zr61Ti2Cu25Al12 BMG for biomedical applications.
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- K. Sun
- Institute of Materials, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
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- Department of Neurology, Tongren Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200336, China
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- Sports Medicine Department of Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200040, China
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- Institute of Materials, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
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- Institute of Materials, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
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- Sports Medicine Department of Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200040, China
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- Institute of Materials, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
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- University of Applied Sciences Aschaffenburg, Würzburger Straße 45, D-63743, Aschaffenburg, Germany
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Zhang Y, Li J, Hu Y, Ding S, Du F, Xia R. Characterization of the deformation behaviors under uniaxial stress for bicontinuous nanoporous amorphous alloys. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2022; 24:1099-1112. [PMID: 34927647 DOI: 10.1039/d1cp04970d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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In this paper, the deformation behaviors of Cu50Zr50 bicontinuous nanoporous amorphous alloys (BNAMs) under uniaxial tension/compression are explored by molecular dynamics simulations. Scaling laws between mechanical properties and relative density are investigated. The results demonstrate that the bending deformation of the ligament is the main elastic deformation mechanism under tension. Necking and subsequent fracture of ligaments are the primary failure mechanism under tension. Under tensile loading, shear bands emerge near the plastic hinges for the BNAMs with large porosities. The typical compressive behaviors of porous structure are observed in the BNAMs with large porosities. However, for small porosity, no distinguished plateau and densification are captured under compression. The tension-compression asymmetry of modulus increases with increasing porosity, whereas the BNAMs can be seen as tension-compression symmetry of yield strength. The modulus and yield strength are negatively correlated with temperature, but a positive relationship between the tensile ductility and temperature is shown. This work will help to provide a useful understanding of the mechanical behaviors of the BNAMs.
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- Yuhang Zhang
- Key Laboratory of Hydraulic Machinery Transients (Wuhan University), Ministry of Education, Wuhan 430072, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Hydraulic Machinery Transients (Wuhan University), Ministry of Education, Wuhan 430072, China. .,College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China
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- Key Laboratory of Hydraulic Machinery Transients (Wuhan University), Ministry of Education, Wuhan 430072, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Hydraulic Machinery Transients (Wuhan University), Ministry of Education, Wuhan 430072, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Hydraulic Machinery Transients (Wuhan University), Ministry of Education, Wuhan 430072, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Hydraulic Machinery Transients (Wuhan University), Ministry of Education, Wuhan 430072, China. .,Hubei Key Laboratory of Waterjet Theory and New Technology, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, China.
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Ross BS, Pott RWM. Investigating and modelling the effect of light intensity on Rhodopseudomonas palustris growth. Biotechnol Bioeng 2021; 119:907-921. [PMID: 34953072 DOI: 10.1002/bit.28026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2021] [Revised: 12/13/2021] [Accepted: 12/19/2021] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Photosynthetic bacteria can be useful biotechnological tools - they produce a variety of valuable products, including high purity hydrogen, and can simultaneously treat recalcitrant wastewaters. However, while photobioreactors have been designed and modelled for photosynthetic algae and cyanobacteria, there has been less work on understanding the effect of light in photosynthetic bacterial fermentations. In order to design photobioreactors, and processes using these organisms, robust models of light penetration, utilisation and conversion are needed. This article uses experimental data from a tubular photobioreactor designed to focus in on light intensity effects, to model the effect of light intensity on the growth of Rhodopseudomonas palustris, a model photosynthetic bacterium. The work demonstrates that growth is controlled by light intensity, and that this organism does experience photolimitation below 200 W/m2 and photoinhibition above 600 W/m2. This has implications for outdoor applications, as there will be low growth during the periods of limited light, and growth may be inhibited during the light intensive hours of mid-day. Further, the work presents a model for light penetration in cylindrical photobioreactors, which tends to be the most common geometry. The model developed showed good fit to the experimental data for each light intensity investigated, with high R2 values and NRMSE values all below 20%. The work extends the modelling tools for these organisms, and will allow for better photobioreactor design, and the integration of modelling tools in designing processes which use photosynthetic bacteria. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
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- Brandon Sean Ross
- Department of Process Engineering at Stellenbosch University, Banghoek Rd, Stellenbosch, South Africa
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- Department of Process Engineering at Stellenbosch University, Banghoek Rd, Stellenbosch, South Africa
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Metallic glasses are known for their mechanical properties but lack plasticity. This could be prevented by combining them with other materials or by inducing a second phase to form a composite. These composites have enhanced thermo-physical properties. The review paper aims to outline a summary of the current research done on metallic glass and its composites. A background in the history, properties, and their applications is discussed. Recent developments in biocompatible metallic glass composites, fiber-reinforced metallic glass, ex situ and in situ, are discussed.
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Wang Q, Cheng Y, Zhu Z, Xiang N, Wang H. Modulation and Control of Wettability and Hardness of Zr-Based Metallic Glass via Facile Laser Surface Texturing. MICROMACHINES 2021; 12:1322. [PMID: 34832734 PMCID: PMC8623154 DOI: 10.3390/mi12111322] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2021] [Revised: 10/25/2021] [Accepted: 10/27/2021] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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Bulk metallic glass (BMG) has received consistent attention from the research community owing to its superior physical and mechanical properties. Modulating and controlling the surface functionalities of BMG can be more interesting for the surface engineering community and will render more practical applications. In this work, a facile laser-based surface texturing technique is presented to modulate and control the surface functionalities (i.e., wettability and hardness) of Zr-based BMG. Laser surface texturing was first utilized to create periodic surface structures, and heat treatment was subsequently employed to control the surface chemistry. The experimental results indicate that the laser textured BMG surface became superhydrophilic immediately upon laser texturing, and it turned superhydrophobic after heat treatment. Through surface morphology and chemistry analyses, it was confirmed that the wettability transition could be ascribed to the combined effects of laser-induced periodic surface structure and controllable surface chemistry. In the meantime, the microhardness of the BMG surface has been remarkably increased as a result of laser surface texturing. The facile laser-based technique developed in this work has shown its effectiveness in modification and control of the surface functionalities for BMG, and it is expected to endow more useful applications.
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- Qinghua Wang
- School of Mechanical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 211189, China; (Q.W.); (Z.Z.); (N.X.)
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Design and Manufacture of Micro-Nano Biomedical Instruments, Southeast University, Nanjing 211189, China
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- Guangdong University of Science and Technology Coordination and Innovation Research Institute, Foshan 528000, China;
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 211189, China; (Q.W.); (Z.Z.); (N.X.)
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Design and Manufacture of Micro-Nano Biomedical Instruments, Southeast University, Nanjing 211189, China
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 211189, China; (Q.W.); (Z.Z.); (N.X.)
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Design and Manufacture of Micro-Nano Biomedical Instruments, Southeast University, Nanjing 211189, China
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- Institute of Agricultural Facilities and Equipment, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanjing 210014, China
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Luo Y, Zhang C, Wang J, Liu F, Chau KW, Qin L, Wang J. Clinical translation and challenges of biodegradable magnesium-based interference screws in ACL reconstruction. Bioact Mater 2021; 6:3231-3243. [PMID: 33778201 PMCID: PMC7966853 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioactmat.2021.02.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2020] [Revised: 02/07/2021] [Accepted: 02/23/2021] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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As one of the most promising fixators developed for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction, biodegradable magnesium (Mg)-based interference screws have gained increasing attention attributed to their appropriate modulus and favorable biological properties during degradation after surgical insertion. However, its fast degradation and insufficient mechanical strength have also been recognized as one of the major causes to limit their further application clinically. This review focused on the following four parts. Firstly, the advantages of Mg or its alloys over their counterparts as orthopaedic implants in the fixation of tendon grafts in ACL reconstruction were discussed. Subsequently, the underlying mechanisms behind the contributions of Mg ions to the tendon-bone healing were introduced. Thirdly, the technical challenges of Mg-based interference screws towards clinical trials were discussed, which was followed by the introduction of currently used modification methods for gaining improved corrosion resistance and mechanical properties. Finally, novel strategies including development of Mg/Titanium (Ti) hybrid fixators and Mg-based screws with innovative structure for achieving clinically customized therapies were proposed. Collectively, the advancements in the basic and translational research on the Mg-based interference screws may lay the foundation for exploring a new era in the treatment of the tendon-bone insertion (TBI) and related disorders.
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- Ying Luo
- School of Biomedical Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- Hanglok-Tech Co., Ltd., Hengqin New Area, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Advanced Metals and Materials, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, China
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- Musculoskeletal Research Laboratory, Department of Orthopaedics & Traumatology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Musculoskeletal Research Laboratory, Department of Orthopaedics & Traumatology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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Phase Transformations upon Ageing in Ti15Mo Alloy Subjected to Two Different Deformation Methods. METALS 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/met11081230] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Ti15Mo alloy was subjected to two techniques of intensive plastic deformation, namely high pressure torsion and rotary swaging at room temperature. The imposed strain resulted in the formation of an ultrafine-grained structure in both deformed conditions. Detailed inspection of the microstructure revealed the presence of grains with a size of around 100 nm in both conditions. The microstructure after rotary swaging also contained elongated grains with a length up to 1 µm. Isothermal ageing at 400 °C and 500 °C up to 16 h was applied to both conditions to investigate the kinetics of precipitation of the α phase and the recovery of lattice defects. Positron annihilation spectroscopy indicated that the recovery of lattice defects in the β matrix had already occurred at 400 °C and, in terms of positron trapping, was partly compensated by the precipitation of incoherent α particles. At 500 °C the recovery was fully offset by the formation of incoherent α/β interfaces. Contrary to common coarse-grained material, in which the α phase precipitates in the form of lamellae, precipitation of small and equiaxed α particles occurred in the deformed condition. A refined two-phase equiaxed microstructure with α particles and β grain sizes below 1 μm is achievable by simple rotary swaging followed by ageing.
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Zuo M, Yi S, Choi J. Excellent dye degradation performance of FeSiBP amorphous alloys by Fenton-like process. J Environ Sci (China) 2021; 105:116-127. [PMID: 34130829 DOI: 10.1016/j.jes.2020.12.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2020] [Revised: 12/16/2020] [Accepted: 12/28/2020] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Amorphous alloys are being newly applied in wastewater treatment because of their unique atomic packing structure. They possess excellent degradation efficiency, stability and reusability. In this work, Fe80Si10B10 and Fe83Si5B8P4 amorphous ribbons exhibited advanced catalytic performance for the degradation of Methyl Blue (MB) and Rhodamine B (RhB) dyes, and the color removal reach nearly 100% within 11 min for both the dyes. Compared with the Fe80Si10B10 amorphous ribbon, the Fe83Si5B8P4 ribbon showed higher degradation efficiency due to its lower reaction activation energy, higher electron transfer ability and higher Fe content, and the formation of the galvanic cell between the strong Fe-P bonds and the weak Fe-B bonds. It also exhibited high stability and reusability. The degradation efficiency was improved when the appropriate concentration of H2O2 is added. As regards the pH, high degradation efficiency was observed in acidic MB solution, but it decreased as the pH increased up to pH 7. The application of the electro-Fenton-like process is discussed, which can effectively improve the degradation performance in a nearly natural solution. This study presents a high efficiency low-cost catalyst for synthetic dye degradation and expands the functional applications of Fe-based amorphous alloys.
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- Mingqing Zuo
- Department of Materials Science and Metallurgical Engineering, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Metallurgical Engineering, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Materials Science and Metallurgical Engineering, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566, Republic of Korea
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Femtosecond laser-induced nanoporous layer for enhanced osteogenesis of titanium implants. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2021; 127:112247. [PMID: 34225886 DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2021.112247] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2021] [Revised: 05/31/2021] [Accepted: 06/07/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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The osteogenic activity of medical metal can be improved by lowering its surface stiffness and elastic modulus. However, it is very difficult to directly reduce the elastic modulus of medical metal surfaces. In this paper, with selected parameters, the titanium surface was treated via femtosecond laser irradiation. Micro indentation revealed that the femtosecond laser ablation can effectively reduce the surface Young's modulus and Vickers hardness of titanium. Besides, In order to explain the mechanical properties of degradation of titanium surface, Large-scale Atomic/Molecular Massively Parallel Simulator (LAMMPS) was used to simulate the process of laser ablation process of titanium surface, and it was found that after the ablation of titanium surface, voids were produced in the subsurface layer. The simulation showed that the voids are formed by the cavitation of metastable liquid induced by high tensile stress and high temperature during femtosecond laser irradiation. Subsurface voids with a thickness of about 40 nm were observed under the oxide layer in the experiment. Cell experiments showed that the surface with low Young's modulus was more conducive to cell proliferation and osteogenic differentiation.
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Loye AM, Kwon HK, Dellal D, Ojeda R, Lee S, Davis R, Nagle N, Doukas PG, Schroers J, Lee FY, Kyriakides TR. Biocompatibility of platinum-based bulk metallic glass in orthopedic applications. Biomed Mater 2021; 16. [PMID: 33873168 DOI: 10.1088/1748-605x/abf981] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2021] [Accepted: 04/19/2021] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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Bulk metallic glasses (BMGs) are a class of amorphous metals that exhibit high strength, ductility paired with wear and corrosion resistance. These properties suggest that they could serve as an alternative to conventional metallic implants that suffer wear and failure. In the present study, we investigated Platinum (Pt)-BMG biocompatibility in bone applications. Specifically, we investigated osteoclast formation on flat and nanopatterned Pt57.5Cu14.7Ni5.3P22.5(atomic percent) as well as titanium (control). Specifically, receptor activator of NF-κB (RANK) ligand-induced murine bone marrow derived mononuclear cell fusion was measured on multiple nanopatterns and was found to be reduced on nanorods (80 and 200 nm in diameter) and was associated with reduced tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase (TRAP) and matrix metalloproteinase (MMP9) expression. Evaluation of mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) to osteoblast differentiation on nanopatterned Pt-BMG showed significant reduction in comparison to flat, suggesting that further exploration of nanopatterns is required to have simultaneous induction of osteoblasts and inhibition of osteoclasts.Invivo studies were also pursued to evaluate the biocompatibility of Pt-BMG in comparison to titanium. Rods of each material were implanted in the femurs of mice and evaluated by x-ray, mechanical testing, micro-computed tomography (micro-CT), and histological analysis. Overall, Pt-BMG showed similar biocompatibility with titanium suggesting that it has the potential to improve outcomes by further processing at the nanoscale.
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- Ayomiposi M Loye
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Yale University, New Haven, CT 06520, United States of America
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, Yale University, New Haven, CT 06520, United States of America
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Yale University, New Haven, CT 06520, United States of America
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science, Yale University, New Haven, CT 06520, United States of America
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- Department of Pathology, Yale University, P.O. Box 208089, New Haven, CT 06520, United States of America
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- Department of Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology, Yale University, New Haven, CT 06520, United States of America
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Yale University, New Haven, CT 06520, United States of America
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Yale University, New Haven, CT 06520, United States of America
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science, Yale University, New Haven, CT 06520, United States of America
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, Yale University, New Haven, CT 06520, United States of America
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Yale University, New Haven, CT 06520, United States of America.,Department of Pathology, Yale University, P.O. Box 208089, New Haven, CT 06520, United States of America
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Comby-Dassonneville S, Venot T, Borroto A, Longin E, der Loughian C, Ter Ovanessian B, Leroy MA, Pierson JF, Steyer P. ZrCuAg Thin-Film Metallic Glasses: Toward Biostatic Durable Advanced Surfaces. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2021; 13:17062-17074. [PMID: 33788535 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.1c01127] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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A combinatorial approach has served as a high-throughput strategy to identify compositional windows with optimized desired properties. Here, ZrCuAg thin-film metallic glasses were deposited by DC magnetron sputtering. For the purpose of using these coatings as biomedical surfaces, their durability in terms of mechanical and physicochemical properties as well as antibacterial properties were characterized. The effect of the chemical composition of thin films was studied. In particular, two key parameters were highlighted: the atomic ratio of Zr/Cu (with three values of 65/35, 50/50, and 35/65) and the silver content (from 1 to 16 at. %). All thin films are XRD amorphous and exhibit a typical veinlike pattern, which is characteristic of metallic glasses. They also show a dense and smooth surface and a hydrophobic behavior. Mechanical properties are found to be deeply influenced by the Zr/Cu ratio and the atomic structure. Although a low Zr/Cu ratio and/or a high silver content is detrimental to corrosion behavior, it favors the bactericidal effect of thin films. For all Zr/Cu ratios, ZrCuAg thin-film metallic glasses with silver contents higher than 12 at % are fully bactericidal. For lower silver contents, the bactericidal effect progressively decreases, which paves the way for a biostatic behavior of these surfaces.
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- IREIS, Groupe HEF, ZI Sud - Avenue Benoit Fourneyron, 42160 Andrézieux-Bouthéon, France
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- Univ. Lyon, INSA Lyon, UCBL, CNRS, MATEIS, UMR 5510, 69621 Villeurbanne, France
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- IREIS, Groupe HEF, ZI Sud - Avenue Benoit Fourneyron, 42160 Andrézieux-Bouthéon, France
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- Univ. Lyon, INSA Lyon, UCBL, CNRS, MATEIS, UMR 5510, 69621 Villeurbanne, France
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Magnetron sputtered magnesium-based thin film metallic glasses for bioimplants. Biointerphases 2021; 16:011005. [PMID: 33706531 DOI: 10.1116/6.0000535] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Mg-based thin film metallic glasses (TFMGs) can viably decrease stress shielding caused by mismatch of the modulus of elasticity between the implant material and human bone. Here, Mg-based TFMGs were fabricated onto implantable substrates by ion assisted pulsed DC magnetron sputtering. The microstructure assessment and the impact of the principle constituents of the coatings were determined utilizing an x-ray diffractometer, a transmission electron microscope, and x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. The hardness of these thin films was estimated to be 5.1 GPa. In vitro degradation tests including electrochemical studies and immersion tests in simulated body fluid revealed that the presence of zinc could raise the corrosion resistance of Mg-based TFMG. Indirect in vitro cytotoxicity using L929 fibroblast cells revealed that the TFMGs did not induce any toxicity in cells. Biomineralization experiments using Saos-2 cells promoted the formation of calcium phosphate on its surface.
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Structural and electronic properties of amorphous bismuth calcium borate from first-principle calculations. Struct Chem 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s11224-020-01718-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Cooling under Applied Stress Rejuvenates Amorphous Alloys and Enhances Their Ductility. METALS 2020. [DOI: 10.3390/met11010067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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The effect of tensile stress applied during cooling of binary glasses on the potential energy states and mechanical properties is investigated using molecular dynamics simulations. We study the three-dimensional binary mixture that was first annealed near the glass transition temperature and then rapidly cooled under tension into the glass phase. It is found that at larger values of applied stress, the liquid glass former freezes under higher strain and its potential energy is enhanced. For a fixed cooling rate, the maximum tensile stress that can be applied during cooling is reduced upon increasing initial temperature above the glass transition point. We also show that the amorphous structure of rejuvenated glasses is characterized by an increase in the number of contacts between smaller type atoms. Furthermore, the results of tensile tests demonstrate that the elastic modulus and the peak value of the stress overshoot are reduced in glasses prepared at larger applied stresses and higher initial temperatures, thus indicating enhanced ductility. These findings might be useful for the development of processing and fabrication methods to improve plasticity of bulk metallic glasses.
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Recktenwald D, Mardare CC, Mardare AI, Jinga LI, Socol G, Hassel AW. Combinatorial screening of dysprosium-magnesium-zinc alloys for bioresorptive implants. Electrochim Acta 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2020.137106] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Tailoring biocompatible Ti-Zr-Nb-Hf-Si metallic glasses based on high-entropy alloys design approach. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2020; 121:111733. [PMID: 33579507 DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2020.111733] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2020] [Revised: 10/16/2020] [Accepted: 11/11/2020] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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Present work unveils novel magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) compatible glassy Ti-Zr-Nb-Hf-Si alloys designed based on a high entropy alloys approach, by exploring the central region of multi-component alloy phase space. Phase analysis has revealed the amorphous structure of developed alloys, with a higher thermal stability than the conventional metallic glasses. The alloys exhibit excellent corrosion properties in simulated body fluid. Most importantly, the weak paramagnetic nature (ultralow magnetic susceptibility) and superior radiopacity (high X-ray attenuation coefficients) offer compatibility with medical diagnostic imaging systems thereby opening unexplored realms for biomedical applications.
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Devitrification of Zr55Cu30Al15Ni5Bulk Metallic Glass under Heating and HPT Deformation. METALS 2020. [DOI: 10.3390/met10101329] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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The nanocrystal formation in Zr55Cu30Al15Ni5 bulk metallic glass was studied under heat treatment and deformation. The activation energy of crystallization under heating is 278 kJ/mol. Different crystalline phases were found to be formed during crystallization under heating and deformation. At the first crystallization stage, the metastable phase with a hexagonal structure (lattice of space group P63/mmc with the parameters a = 8.66 Å, c = 14.99 Å) is formed under heat treatment. When the temperature rises, the metastable phase decays with the formation of stable crystalline phases. The crystalline Zr2Cu phase with the lattice of space group Fd3m is formed during crystallization under the action of deformation. It was determined that during deformation nanocrystals are formed primarily in the subsurface regions of the samples.
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Controlling the dissolution of iron through the development of nanostructured Fe-Mg for biomedical applications. Acta Biomater 2020; 113:660-676. [PMID: 32553917 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2020.06.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2020] [Revised: 06/05/2020] [Accepted: 06/09/2020] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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In the field of biodegradable metallic materials, rapid and non-uniform biodegradation, caused by uncontrolled corrosion rates, is a potential shortcoming. Among the prominent biodegradable materials, magnesium is an attractive choice, however, it is prone to rapid dissolution. In contrast, iron possesses a slow dissolution rate. To approach the middle ground, instead of making magnesium more corrosion-resistant, the less-explored approach of making iron less corrosion-resistant is employed here. In this study, iron, and magnesium, having contrasting corrosion rates, are combined via magnetron co-sputtering. The idea of combinatorial synthesis is employed to fabricate two model nanostructured Fe-Mg samples, i.e. CSFM-1 (Fe85Mg15), and CSFM-2 (Fe65Mg35), exhibiting a controlled and uniform degradation in phosphate-buffer saline solution. The structural characterization of the two samples demonstrates a substitutional solid solution of bcc-Fe-Mg in CSFM-1 and an amorphous short-range-ordered structure in the CSFM-2 sample. Electrochemical investigation shows increased corrosion rates for the two Fe-Mg samples in comparison to pure Fe, validated by relatively active corrosion potentials, higher corrosion current densities, faster anodic dissolution, and lower charge transfer resistances, governed by chemical composition and non-equilibrium nanostructures. Finally, nano-indentation testing of the two samples reveals relatively higher hardness and lower elastic moduli, a suitable combination for bio-implants. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: The use of Mg as a biodegradable in-vivo implant material is problematic because of its high dissolution rate and potential for hydrogen gas generation. This is the first time that the idea of combinatorial synthesis is employed to fabricate two model nanostructured Fe-Mg systems, i.e. CSFM-1 (Fe85Mg15), and CSFM-2 (Fe65Mg35), exhibiting a controlled and uniform degradation. The structural characterization of the two systems demonstrates a substitutional solid solution of bcc-Fe-Mg in CSFM-1 and an amorphous short-range-ordered structure in the CSFM-2 system. Electrochemical investigation shows increased biodegradation rates for the two Fe-Mg systems in comparison to pure Fe, validated by relatively active corrosion potentials, higher corrosion current densities, faster anodic dissolution, and lower charge transfer resistances, governed by chemical composition and non-equilibrium nanostructures.
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Guérin E, Daudin R, Lenain A, Mendil N, Gravier S, Ter-Ovanessian B, Fabregue D, Blandin JJ. Effect of the alloy/mould contact on surface crystallisation of a biocompatible ZrCoAl bulk metallic glass. JOURNAL OF PHYSICS. CONDENSED MATTER : AN INSTITUTE OF PHYSICS JOURNAL 2020; 32:214008. [PMID: 31995788 DOI: 10.1088/1361-648x/ab7132] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Casting of metallic glasses (MG) sometimes induces surface crystallisation despite the fact that the surface is expected to be the region where the cooling rate is the highest. This phenomenon has been observed on various MG, even for those with large critical diameters. Such surface crystallisation can be detrimental when the target applications are focused on surface properties, such as corrosion resistance for biomedical applications. In this paper, a Zr56Co28Al16 bulk metallic glass (BMG) with a large critical diameter was used. We reveal that samples processed using common copper-mould suction casting present surface crystallisation up to 20 µm in thickness, greatly deteriorating corrosion resistance. Using in-house highly reproducible suction casting and injection micro-casting processes, the influence of the processing parameters (mould material and temperature, working atmosphere, applied pressure) were investigated. The origin of surface crystallisation was found to arise from the complex thermal history of the alloy depending on the alloy/mould contact quality. By ensuring a tight contact between the solidifying alloy and the mould, BMG samples without crystalline surface defects were obtained.
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- E Guérin
- Univ. Grenoble Alpes, Grenoble INP, CNRS, SIMaP, Saint Martin d'Hères, France
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Open-Cell Tizr-Based Bulk Metallic Glass Scaffolds with Excellent Biocompatibility and Suitable Mechanical Properties for Biomedical Application. J Funct Biomater 2020; 11:jfb11020028. [PMID: 32370007 PMCID: PMC7353611 DOI: 10.3390/jfb11020028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2020] [Revised: 04/23/2020] [Accepted: 04/28/2020] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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A series of biocompatible high-porosity (up to 72.4%) TiZr-based porous bulk metallic glass (BMG) scaffolds were successfully fabricated by hot pressing a mixture of toxic element-free TiZr-based BMG powder and an Al particle space holder. The morphology of the fabricated scaffolds was similar to that of human bones, with pore sizes ranging from 75 to 250 μm. X-ray diffraction patterns and transmission electron microscopy images indicated that the amorphous structure of the TiZr-based BMG scaffolds remained in the amorphous state after hot pressing. Noncytotoxicity and extracellular calcium deposition of the TiZr-based BMG scaffolds at porosities of 32.8%, 48.8%, and 64.0% were examined by using the direct contact method. The results showed that the BMG scaffolds possess high cell viability and extracellular calcium deposition with average cell survival and deposition rates of approximately 170.1% and 130.9%, respectively. In addition, the resulting TiZr-based BMG scaffolds exhibited a considerable reduction in Young’s moduli from 56.4 to 2.3 GPa, compressive strength from 979 to 19 MPa, and bending strength from 157 MPa to 49 MPa when the porosity was gradually increased from 2.0% to 72.4%. Based on the aforementioned specific characteristics, TiZr-based BMG scaffolds can be considered as potential candidates for biomedical applications in the human body.
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Sawyer V, Tao X, Dong H, Dashtbozorg B, Li X, Sammons R, Dong HS. Improving the Tribological Properties and Biocompatibility of Zr-Based Bulk Metallic Glass for Potential Biomedical Applications. MATERIALS 2020; 13:ma13081960. [PMID: 32331294 PMCID: PMC7215332 DOI: 10.3390/ma13081960] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2020] [Revised: 04/16/2020] [Accepted: 04/20/2020] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Zr-based bulk metallic glasses (Zr-BMGs) are potentially the next generation of metallic biomaterials for orthopaedic fixation devices and joint implants owing to their attractive bulk material properties. However, their poor tribological properties and long-term biocompatibility present major concerns for orthopaedic applications. To this end, a novel surface modification technology, based on ceramic conversion treatment (CCT) in an oxidising medium between the glass transition temperature and the crystallisation temperature, has been developed to convert the surface of commercially available Zr44Ti11Cu10Ni11Be25 (Vitreloy 1b) BMG into ceramic layers. The engineered surfaces were fully characterised by in-situ X-ray diffraction, glow-discharge optical emission spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, and scanning transmission electron microscopy. The mechanical, chemical, and tribological properties were evaluated respectively by nano-indentation, electrochemical corrosion testing, tribological testing and the potential biocompatibility assessed by a cell proliferation assay. The results have demonstrated that after CCT at 350 °C for 40 h and at 380 °C for 4.5 h the original surfaces were converted into to a uniform 35–55-nm-thick oxide layer (with significantly reduced Ni and Cu concentration) followed by a 200–400-nm-thick oxygen-diffusion hardened case. The surface nano hardness was increased from 7.75 ± 0.36 to 18.32 ± 0.21 GPa, the coefficient of friction reduced from 0.5–0.6 to 0.1–0.2 and the wear resistance improved by more than 60 times. After 24 h of contact, SAOS-2 human osteoblast-like cells had increased surface coverage from 18% for the untreated surface to 46% and 54% for the 350 °C/40 h and 380 °C/4.5 h treated surfaces, respectively. The significantly improved tribological properties and biocompatibility have shown the potential of the ceramic conversion treated Zr-BMG for orthopaedic applications.
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- Victoria Sawyer
- School of Dentistry, University of Birmingham, Birmingham B5 7EG, UK
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- School of Metallurgy and Materials, University of Birmingham, Birmingham B15 2TT, UK
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- Royal Orthopaedic Hospital, Birmingham B31 2AP, UK
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- School of Metallurgy and Materials, University of Birmingham, Birmingham B15 2TT, UK
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- School of Metallurgy and Materials, University of Birmingham, Birmingham B15 2TT, UK
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- School of Dentistry, University of Birmingham, Birmingham B5 7EG, UK
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- School of Metallurgy and Materials, University of Birmingham, Birmingham B15 2TT, UK
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Du C, Wang C, Zhang T, Yi X, Liang J, Wang H. Reduced bacterial adhesion on zirconium-based bulk metallic glasses by femtosecond laser nanostructuring. Proc Inst Mech Eng H 2020; 234:387-397. [PMID: 31884888 DOI: 10.1177/0954411919898011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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As high-performing materials, bulk metallic glasses have attracted widespread attention for biomedical applications. Herein, the bacterial adhesion properties of femtosecond laser-nanostructured surfaces of four types of zirconium-based bulk metallic glasses are assessed. Laser-induced periodical surface structures and nanoparticle structures were fabricated by femtosecond laser irradiation under different energy intensities (0.23 and 2.3 J/mm2). Surface topography, roughness, wettability, and surface energy were investigated after femtosecond laser irradiation and the surface bacterial adhesion properties were explored using Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus as respective representatives of Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria. 4',6-Diamidino-2-phenylindole fluorescence staining was used to characterize and assess the bacterial surface coverage rate. The in vitro cytotoxicity of polished and laser-nanostructured surfaces was investigated using MC3T3-E cells. The obtained results demonstrate that femtosecond laser surface nanostructuring retained the amorphous structure of zirconium-based bulk metallic glasses and led to an obvious decrease in bacterial adhesion compared with polished surfaces. The inhibition of bacterial adhesion on laser-induced periodical surface structures was greater than on nanostructured surfaces after 24 h of bacterial incubation. In addition, femtosecond laser nanostructuring did not have an apparent effect on the cytotoxicity of zirconium-based bulk metallic glasses.
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- Cezhi Du
- School of Electromechanical Engineering, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Electromechanical Engineering, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Electromechanical Engineering, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Electromechanical Engineering, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Electromechanical Engineering, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Electromechanical Engineering, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, China
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The effect of periodic shear on strain localization in disordered solids is investigated using molecular dynamics simulations. We consider a binary mixture of one million atoms annealed to a low temperature with different cooling rates and then subjected to oscillatory shear deformation with a strain amplitude slightly above the critical value. It is found that the yielding transition occurs during one cycle but the accumulation of irreversible displacements and initiation of the shear band proceed over larger number of cycles for more slowly annealed glasses. The spatial distribution and correlation function of nonaffine displacements reveal that their collective dynamics changes from homogeneously distributed small clusters to a system-spanning shear band. The analysis of spatially averaged profiles of nonaffine displacements indicates that the location of a shear band in periodically loaded glasses can be identified at least several cycles before yielding. These insights are important for the development of novel processing methods and prediction of the fatigue lifetime of metallic glasses.
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Perumal G, Grewal HS, Pole M, Reddy LVK, Mukherjee S, Singh H, Manivasagam G, Arora HS. Enhanced Biocorrosion Resistance and Cellular Response of a Dual-Phase High Entropy Alloy through Reduced Elemental Heterogeneity. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2020; 3:1233-1244. [PMID: 35019324 DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.9b01127] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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The leaching out of toxic elements from metallic bioimplants has serious repercussions, including allergies, peripheral neuritis, cancer, and Alzheimer's disease, leading to revision or replacement surgeries. The development of advanced structural materials with excellent biocompatibility and superior corrosion resistance in the physiological environment holds great significance. High entropy alloys (HEAs) with a huge compositional design space and outstanding mechanical and functional properties can be promising for bioimplant applications. However, microstructural heterogeneity arising from elemental segregation in these multiprinciple alloy systems is the Achilles heel in the development of next-generation HEAs. Here, we demonstrate a pathway to homogenize the microstructure of a biocompatible dual-phase HEA, comprising refractory elements, namely, MoNbTaTiZr, through severe surface deformation using stationary friction processing (SFP). The strain and temperature field during processing homogenized the elemental distribution, which was otherwise unresponsive to conventional annealing treatments. Nearly 15 min of the SFP treatment resulted in a significant elemental homogenization across dendritic and interdendritic regions, similar to a week-long annealing treatment at 1275 K. The SFP processed alloy showed a nearly six times higher biocorrosion resistance compared to its as-cast counterpart. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy was used to investigate the nature of the oxide layer formed on the specimens. Superior corrosion behavior of the processed alloy was attributed to the formation of a stable passive layer with zirconium oxide as the primary constituent and higher hydrophobicity. Biocompatibility studies performed using the human mesenchymal stem cell line, showed higher viability for the processed HEA compared to its as-cast counterpart as well as conventional metallic biomaterials including stainless steel (SS316L) and titanium alloy (Ti6Al4V).
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- Gopinath Perumal
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, School of Engineering, Shiv Nadar University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh 201314, India
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, School of Engineering, Shiv Nadar University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh 201314, India
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of North Texas, Denton, Texas 76203, United States
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- Centre for BioMaterials, Cellular and Molecular Theranautics, Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore, Tamil Nadu 632014, India
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of North Texas, Denton, Texas 76203, United States
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Ropar, Rupnagar, Punjab 140001, India
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- Centre for BioMaterials, Cellular and Molecular Theranautics, Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore, Tamil Nadu 632014, India
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, School of Engineering, Shiv Nadar University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh 201314, India
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Kiani F, Wen C, Li Y. Prospects and strategies for magnesium alloys as biodegradable implants from crystalline to bulk metallic glasses and composites-A review. Acta Biomater 2020; 103:1-23. [PMID: 31881312 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2019.12.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2019] [Revised: 12/14/2019] [Accepted: 12/18/2019] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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As a biodegradable metal (BM), alloys of magnesium (Mg) offer great potential as an alternative to the permanent metallic implants currently being used for fracture repairs and tissue-healing processes. These alloys exhibit superior biocompatibility and appropriate mechanical strength and dissolution behavior in the physiological environment, essential prerequisites for a BM. However, rapid and generally non-uniform corrosion has been the major drawback of Mg alloys. Abrupt deterioration in mechanical strength is experienced due to the inhomogeneous corrosion, which is also considered detrimental to the surface passivation process. This review has analyzed a variety of strategies that can be adopted to address the core challenges with Mg alloy biomaterials. In addition, the review provides fundamental understanding of the mechanisms associated with these challenging problems, including discussion of crystalline and bulk metallic glasses (BMGs) and composites. Comparison among the properties and mechanisms observed in other metal alloy systems, including zinc (Zn) and iron (Fe) alloys and prominent BMGs, are also presented for analysis in order to provide new approaches to resolving the critical issues of Mg alloys. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: The effects of alloying elements, microstructure, heat treatment and deformation on the mechanical and corrosion properties of biodegradable metals such as Mg-based alloys and bulk metal glasses (BMGs) are identified. Theoretical models and experimental findings are comprehensively analyzed to corroborate the actual corrosion and deformation mechanisms observed in biodegradable metals (BMs). This work also provides an in-depth comparison of mechanical and corrosion properties among the prominent biodegradable metal alloy systems, illustrating a clear outlook on their potentials. The proposed strategies to address the current challenges in BMs are substantiated with fundamental theories and experimental evidence.
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Application of Zr and Ti-Based Bulk Metallic Glasses for Orthopaedic and Dental Device Materials. METALS 2020. [DOI: 10.3390/met10020203] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Conventional orthopaedic and dental device materials are made of metallic materials such as stainless steel (SUS316L), titanium alloy (Ti-6Al-4V), and cobalt-chrome (Co-Cr). Those materials have the disadvantage of mechanical properties and anti-corrosion behavior. Bulk metallic glasses (BMGs), which are also called amorphous alloys, are metallic materials with metastable glassy states and have a higher strength, higher elasticity, higher failure resistance, and lower Young’s modulus compared with crystalline alloys. There are several types of BMGs. Among them, Zr-based BMGs and Ti-based BMGs have excellent mechanical properties. In addition, they have good corrosion resistance and are promising for orthopaedic and dental device materials. In this review article, in vitro and in vivo studies regarding Zr and Ti-based BMGs applications as biomaterials, especially in orthopaedic and dental device materials, are reviewed.
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Emran KM, Al-Harbi AK. Impact of pH on the Corrosion of Novel Metal-Metal Glassy Alloys in Artificial Seawater: An Electrochemical and Morphology Study. JOURNAL OF MATERIALS ENGINEERING AND PERFORMANCE 2020; 29:175-181. [DOI: 10.1007/s11665-020-04559-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2019] [Revised: 11/01/2019] [Indexed: 09/01/2023]
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Li G, Zhao J, Fuh JYH, Wu W, Jiang J, Wang T, Chang S. Experiments on the Ultrasonic Bonding Additive Manufacturing of Metallic Glass and Crystalline Metal Composite. MATERIALS 2019; 12:ma12182975. [PMID: 31540075 PMCID: PMC6766304 DOI: 10.3390/ma12182975] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2019] [Revised: 09/12/2019] [Accepted: 09/13/2019] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Ultrasonic vibrations were applied to weld Ni-based metallic glass ribbons with Al and Cu ribbons to manufacture high-performance metallic glass and crystalline metal composites with accumulating formation characteristics. The effects of ultrasonic vibration energy on the interfaces of the composite samples were studied. The ultrasonic vibrations enabled solid-state bonding of metallic glass and crystalline metals. No intermetallic compound formed at the interfaces, and the metallic glass did not crystallize. The hardness and modulus of the composites were between the respective values of the metallic glass and the crystalline metals. The ultrasonic bonding additive manufacturing can combine the properties of metallic glass and crystalline metals and broaden the application fields of metallic materials.
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- Guiwei Li
- School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun 130025, China.
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117576, Singapore.
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- School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun 130025, China.
- School of Mechanical Engineering and Automation, Northeastern University, Shenyang 110004, China.
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117576, Singapore.
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- School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun 130025, China.
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- School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun 130025, China.
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- School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun 130025, China.
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117576, Singapore.
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Microstructural Evaluation and Highly Efficient Photocatalytic Degradation Characteristic of Nanostructured Mg65Ni20Y15−xLax (X = 1, 2, 3) Alloys. J Inorg Organomet Polym Mater 2019. [DOI: 10.1007/s10904-019-01209-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Ti-Zr-Si-Nb Nanocrystalline Alloys and Metallic Glasses: Assessment on the Structural Development, Thermal Stability, Corrosion and Mechanical Properties. MATERIALS 2019; 12:ma12091551. [PMID: 31083618 PMCID: PMC6540074 DOI: 10.3390/ma12091551] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2019] [Revised: 05/02/2019] [Accepted: 05/10/2019] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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The development of novel Ti-based amorphous or β-phase nanostructured metallic materials could have significant benefits for implant applications, due to improved corrosion and mechanical characteristics (lower Young’s modulus, better wear performance, improved fracture toughness) in comparison to the standardized α+β titanium alloys. Moreover, the devitrification phenomenon, occurring during heating, could contribute to lower input power during additive manufacturing technologies. Ti-based alloy ribbons were obtained by melt-spinning, considering the ultra-fast cooling rates this method can provide. The titanium alloys contain in various proportions Zr, Nb, and Si (Ti60Zr10Si15Nb15, Ti64Zr10Si15Nb11, Ti56Zr10Si15Nb19) in various proportions. These elements were chosen due to their reported biological safety, as in the case of Zr and Nb, and the metallic glass-forming ability and biocompatibility of Si. The morphology and chemical composition were analyzed by scanning electron microscopy and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, while the structural features (crystallinity, phase attribution after devitrification (after heat treatment)) were assessed by X-ray diffraction. Some of the mechanical properties (hardness, Young’s modulus) were assessed by instrumented indentation. The thermal stability and crystallization temperatures were measured by differential thermal analysis. High-intensity exothermal peaks were observed during heating of melt-spun ribbons. The corrosion behavior was assessed by electrocorrosion tests. The results show the potential of these alloys to be used as materials for biomedical applications.
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Takahashi Y, Kondo R, Utsunomiya M, Suzuki T, Takeshita HT, Obora Y. Ti−Pd Alloys as Heterogeneous Catalysts for the Hydrogen Autotransfer Reaction and Catalytic Improvement by Hydrogenation Effects. ChemCatChem 2019. [DOI: 10.1002/cctc.201900318] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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- Yuya Takahashi
- Department of Chemistry and Materials Engineering Faculty of Chemistry, Materials and BioengineeringKansai University Suita Osaka 564-8680 Japan
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- Department of Chemistry and Materials Engineering Faculty of Chemistry, Materials and BioengineeringKansai University Suita Osaka 564-8680 Japan
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- Department of Chemistry and Materials Engineering Faculty of Chemistry, Materials and BioengineeringKansai University Suita Osaka 564-8680 Japan
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- Comprehensive Analysis Center The Institute of Science and Industrial research (ISIR)Osaka University 8-1 Mihogaoka, Ibaraki Osaka 567-0057 Japan
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- Department of Chemistry and Materials Engineering Faculty of Chemistry, Materials and BioengineeringKansai University Suita Osaka 564-8680 Japan
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- Department of Chemistry and Materials Engineering Faculty of Chemistry, Materials and BioengineeringKansai University Suita Osaka 564-8680 Japan
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Kumar GP, Yuan S, Cui F, Branicio PS, Jafary-Zadeh M. Nanoglass-based balloon expandable stents. J Biomed Mater Res B Appl Biomater 2019; 108:73-79. [PMID: 30895727 DOI: 10.1002/jbm.b.34367] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2018] [Revised: 01/30/2019] [Accepted: 02/27/2019] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Here, a prototypical metallic nanoglass is proposed as a new alloy for balloon expandable stents. Traditionally, the stainless steel SS 316L alloy has been used as a preferred material for this application due to its proper combination of mechanical properties, corrosion resistance, and biocompatibility. Recently, metallic glasses (MGs) have been considered as promising materials for biodevice applications. MGs often display outstanding mechanical properties superior to those of conventional metallic alloys and overcome some of the weaknesses of SS 316L, such as radiopacity, stainless steel allergy, and thrombosis-induced restenosis. However, commonly used monolithic MGs, which have an amorphous homogeneous microstructure, suffer from lack of ductility that is necessary for deployment of balloon expandable stents. In contrast, nanoglasses, that is, amorphous alloys with heterogeneous microstructure, exhibit enhanced ductility which makes them promising materials for balloon expandable stents. We evaluate the feasibility of a prototypical Zr64 Cu36 nanoglass with a grain size of 5 nm for balloon expandable stents by performing finite element method modeling of the stent deployment process in a coronary artery. We consider the BX-Velocity stent design and the nanoglass mechanical properties calculated from atomistic simulations. The results suggest that nanoglasses are suitable materials for balloon expandable stent applications. © 2019 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Biomed Mater Res Part B: Appl Biomater 108B:73-79, 2020.
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- Mork Family Department of Chemical Engineering and Material Science, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, 90089-0241
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- Institute of High Performance Computing, A*STAR, Singapore, 138632
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- Mork Family Department of Chemical Engineering and Material Science, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, 90089-0241
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Azuma R, Takahashi Y, Kondo R, Suzuki T, Takeshita HT, Obora Y. Bulk Ti–Pd Alloys as Easily Recyclable and Preactivation-Free Heterogeneous Catalysts for Cross-Coupling Reactions. BULLETIN OF THE CHEMICAL SOCIETY OF JAPAN 2019. [DOI: 10.1246/bcsj.20180363] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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- Ryusei Azuma
- Department of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Faculty of Chemistry, Materials and Bioengineering, Kansai University, Suita, Osaka 564-8680, Japan
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- Department of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Faculty of Chemistry, Materials and Bioengineering, Kansai University, Suita, Osaka 564-8680, Japan
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- Department of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Faculty of Chemistry, Materials and Bioengineering, Kansai University, Suita, Osaka 564-8680, Japan
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- Comprehensive Analysis Center, The Institute of Scientific and Industrial Research (ISIR), Osaka University, 8-1 Mihogaoka, Ibaraki, Osaka 567-0057, Japan
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- Department of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Faculty of Chemistry, Materials and Bioengineering, Kansai University, Suita, Osaka 564-8680, Japan
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- Department of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Faculty of Chemistry, Materials and Bioengineering, Kansai University, Suita, Osaka 564-8680, Japan
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Lu X, Nursulton M, Du Y, Liao W. Structural and Mechanical Characteristics of Cu 50Zr 43Al₇ Bulk Metallic Glass Fabricated by Selective Laser Melting. MATERIALS 2019; 12:ma12050775. [PMID: 30845738 PMCID: PMC6427527 DOI: 10.3390/ma12050775] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2018] [Revised: 01/29/2019] [Accepted: 01/31/2019] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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In this work, the structural and mechanical characteristics of Cu50Zr43Al₇ bulk metallic glass (BMG) fabricated by selective laser melting (SLM) are studied and the impacts from the SLM process are clarified. Cu50Zr43Al₇ alloy specimens were manufactured by the SLM method from corresponding gas-atomized amorphous powders. The as-built specimens were examined in terms of phase structure, morphologies, thermal properties and mechanical behavior. The x-ray diffraction and differential scanning calorimetry results showed that structural relaxation and partial crystallization co-exist in the as-fabricated Cu50Zr43Al₇ glassy samples. The nano- and micro- hardness and the elastic modulus of the SLM-fabricated Cu50Zr43Al₇ BMG were higher than CuZrAl ternary BMGs with similar compositions prepared by conventional mold casting, which can be attributed to the structural relaxation in the former sample. However, the macro compressive strength of the SLM-fabricated Cu50Zr43Al₇ BMG was only 1044 MPa mainly due to its porosity. This work suggests that the SLM process induced changes in structural and mechanical properties are significant and cannot be neglected in the fabrication of BMGs.
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- Xiaoyang Lu
- School of Mechanical Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, China.
- Luoyang Ship Material Research Institute, Luoyang 471023, China.
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, China.
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, China.
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, China.
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Eliaz N. Corrosion of Metallic Biomaterials: A Review. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2019; 12:E407. [PMID: 30696087 PMCID: PMC6384782 DOI: 10.3390/ma12030407] [Citation(s) in RCA: 235] [Impact Index Per Article: 47.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2018] [Revised: 01/25/2019] [Accepted: 01/26/2019] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Metallic biomaterials are used in medical devices in humans more than any other family of materials. The corrosion resistance of an implant material affects its functionality and durability and is a prime factor governing biocompatibility. The fundamental paradigm of metallic biomaterials, except biodegradable metals, has been "the more corrosion resistant, the more biocompatible." The body environment is harsh and raises several challenges with respect to corrosion control. In this invited review paper, the body environment is analysed in detail and the possible effects of the corrosion of different biomaterials on biocompatibility are discussed. Then, the kinetics of corrosion, passivity, its breakdown and regeneration in vivo are conferred. Next, the mostly used metallic biomaterials and their corrosion performance are reviewed. These biomaterials include stainless steels, cobalt-chromium alloys, titanium and its alloys, Nitinol shape memory alloy, dental amalgams, gold, metallic glasses and biodegradable metals. Then, the principles of implant failure, retrieval and failure analysis are highlighted, followed by description of the most common corrosion processes in vivo. Finally, approaches to control the corrosion of metallic biomaterials are highlighted.
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- Noam Eliaz
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Tel-Aviv University, Ramat Aviv 6997801, Israel.
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