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Li M, Wu J, Geng W, Yang Y, Li X, Xu K, Li K, Li Y, Duan Q, Gao P, Cai K. Regulation of localized corrosion of 316L stainless steel on osteogenic differentiation of bone morrow derived mesenchymal stem cells. Biomaterials 2023; 301:122262. [PMID: 37542857 DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2023.122262] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2022] [Revised: 07/27/2023] [Accepted: 07/28/2023] [Indexed: 08/07/2023]
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Localized corrosion has become a concerning issue in orthopedic implants as it is associated with peri-implant adverse tissue reactions and implant failure. Here, the pitting corrosion of 316 L stainless steels (316 L SSs) was initiated by electrochemical polarization to simulate the in vivo localized corrosion of orthopedic implants. The effect of localized corrosion on osteogenic differentiation of bone marrow derived mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) was systematically studied. The results suggest that pitting corrosion of 316 L SS reduced the viability, adhesion, proliferation, and osteogenic differentiation abilities of BMSCs, especially for the cells around the corrosion pits. The relatively high concentrations of metallic ions such as Cr3+ and Ni2+ released by pitting corrosion could cause cytotoxicity to the BMSCs. The inhomogeneous electrochemical environment resulted from localized corrosion could promote reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation around the corrosion pits and cause oxidative stress of BMSCs. In addition, localized corrosion could also electrochemically interact with the cells and lead to cell membrane depolarization. The depolarized cell membranes and relatively high levels of ROS mediated the degradation of the osteogenic capacity of BMSCs. This work provides new insights into corrosion-mediated cell function degeneration as well as the material-cell interactions.
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- Meng Li
- Key Laboratory of Biorheological Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Bioengineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Biorheological Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Bioengineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, PR China.
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- Key Laboratory of Biorheological Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Bioengineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Biorheological Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Bioengineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Biorheological Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Bioengineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Biorheological Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Bioengineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Biorheological Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Bioengineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Biorheological Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Bioengineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Biorheological Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Bioengineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Biorheological Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Bioengineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Biorheological Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Bioengineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, PR China.
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Kovacevic S, Ali W, Martínez-Pañeda E, LLorca J. Phase-field modeling of pitting and mechanically-assisted corrosion of Mg alloys for biomedical applications. Acta Biomater 2023; 164:641-658. [PMID: 37068554 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2023.04.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2022] [Revised: 03/21/2023] [Accepted: 04/07/2023] [Indexed: 04/19/2023]
Abstract
A phase-field model is developed to simulate the corrosion of Mg alloys in body fluids. The model incorporates both Mg dissolution and the transport of Mg ions in solution, naturally predicting the transition from activation-controlled to diffusion-controlled bio-corrosion. In addition to uniform corrosion, the presented framework captures pitting corrosion and accounts for the synergistic effect of aggressive environments and mechanical loading in accelerating corrosion kinetics. The model applies to arbitrary 2D and 3D geometries with no special treatment for the evolution of the corrosion front, which is described using a diffuse interface approach. Experiments are conducted to validate the model and a good agreement is attained against in vitro measurements on Mg wires. The potential of the model to capture mechano-chemical effects during corrosion is demonstrated in case studies considering Mg wires in tension and bioabsorbable coronary Mg stents subjected to mechanical loading. The proposed methodology can be used to assess the in vitro and in vivo service life of Mg-based biomedical devices and optimize the design taking into account the effect of mechanical deformation on the corrosion rate. The model has the potential to advocate further development of Mg alloys as a biodegradable implant material for biomedical applications. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: A physically-based model is developed to simulate the corrosion of bioabsorbable metals in environments that resemble biological fluids. The model captures pitting corrosion and incorporates the role of mechanical fields in enhancing the corrosion of bioabsorbable metals. Model predictions are validated against dedicated in vitro corrosion experiments on Mg wires. The potential of the model to capture mechano-chemical effects is demonstrated in representative examples. The simulations show that the presence of mechanical fields leads to the formation of cracks accelerating the failure of Mg wires, whereas pitting severely compromises the structural integrity of coronary Mg stents. This work extends phase-field modeling to bioengineering and provides a mechanistic tool for assessing the service life of bioabsorbable metallic biomedical devices.
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- Sasa Kovacevic
- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Imperial College London, London SW7 2AZ, UK.
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- IMDEA Materials Institute, C/Eric Kandel 2, Getafe 28906, Madrid, Spain; Department of Material Science and Engineering, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, Leganes 28911, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Imperial College London, London SW7 2AZ, UK.
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- IMDEA Materials Institute, C/Eric Kandel 2, Getafe 28906, Madrid, Spain; Department of Materials Science, Polytechnic University of Madrid, E. T. S. de Ingenieros de Caminos, 28040 Madrid, Spain.
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van Gaalen K, Quinn C, Weiler M, Gremse F, Benn F, McHugh PE, Vaughan TJ, Kopp A. Predicting localised corrosion and mechanical performance of a PEO surface modified rare earth magnesium alloy for implant use through in-silico modelling. Bioact Mater 2023; 26:437-451. [PMID: 36993789 PMCID: PMC10040519 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioactmat.2023.03.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2023] [Revised: 03/03/2023] [Accepted: 03/13/2023] [Indexed: 03/28/2023] Open
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In this study, the influence of a plasma electrolytic oxidation (PEO) surface treatment on a medical-grade WE43-based magnesium alloy is examined through an experimental and computational framework that considers the effects of localised corrosion features and mechanical properties throughout the corrosion process. First, a comprehensive in-vitro immersion study was performed on WE43-based tensile specimens with and without PEO surface modification, which included fully automated spatial reconstruction of the phenomenological features of corrosion through micro-CT scanning, followed by uniaxial tensile testing. Then the experimental data of both unmodified and PEO-modified groups were used to calibrate parameters of a finite element-based surface corrosion model. In-vitro, it was found that the WE43-PEO modified group had a significantly lower corrosion rate and maintained significantly higher mechanical properties than the unmodified. While corrosion rates were ∼50% lower in the WE43-PEO modified specimens, the local geometric features of corroding surfaces remained similar to the unmodified WE43 group, however evolving after almost the double amount of time. We were also able to quantitatively demonstrate that the PEO surface treatment on magnesium continued to protect samples from corrosion throughout the entire period tested, and not just in the early stages of corrosion. Using the results from the testing framework, the model parameters of the surface-based corrosion model were identified for both groups. This enabled, for the first time, in-silico prediction of the physical features of corrosion and the mechanical performance of both unmodified and PEO modified magnesium specimens. This simulation framework can enable future in-silico design and optimisation of bioabsorbable magnesium devices for load-bearing medical applications. Examination of corrosion morphology and mechanics of PEO modified WE43. Automated phenomenological tracking of corrosion features by PitScan. Corrosion model of unmodified WE43 and WE43 PEO modified. Calibration through geometrical features and mechanical parameters followed. PEO treatment does not influence the severity of localised corrosion.
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- Kerstin van Gaalen
- Biomechanics Research Centre (BioMEC), Biomedical Engineering, School of Engineering, University of Galway, Galway, Ireland
- Meotec GmbH, Aachen, Germany
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- Biomechanics Research Centre (BioMEC), Biomedical Engineering, School of Engineering, University of Galway, Galway, Ireland
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- Institute for Experimental Molecular Imaging, RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany
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- Institute for Experimental Molecular Imaging, RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany
- Gremse-IT GmbH, Aachen, Germany
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- Meotec GmbH, Aachen, Germany
- School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Queen's University Belfast, Belfast, United Kingdom
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- Biomechanics Research Centre (BioMEC), Biomedical Engineering, School of Engineering, University of Galway, Galway, Ireland
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- Biomechanics Research Centre (BioMEC), Biomedical Engineering, School of Engineering, University of Galway, Galway, Ireland
- Corresponding author. Biomechanics Research Centre (BioMEC), Biomedical Engineering, University of Galway, Galway, Ireland.
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Quinn C, Van Gaalen K, McHugh PE, Kopp A, Vaughan TJ. An enhanced phenomenological model to predict surface-based localised corrosion of magnesium alloys for medical use. J Mech Behav Biomed Mater 2023; 138:105637. [PMID: 36610284 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2022.105637] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2022] [Revised: 11/23/2022] [Accepted: 12/19/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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This study developed an enhanced phenomenological model for the predictions of surface-based localised corrosion of magnesium alloys for use in medical applications. The modelling framework extended previous surface-based approaches by considering the role of β-phase components throughout the material volume to better predict spatial and temporal aspects of surface-based corrosion in magnesium alloys. This enhanced surface-based corrosion model offers many advantages as it (i) captures multi-directional pitting, (ii) captures various pit morphologies, (iii) eliminates mesh sizing effects, (iv) reduces computational cost through custom time controls (v) offers control of pit sizing and (vi) produces corrosion rates that are independent of pitting parameter values. The model was fully implemented in three dimensions within the finite element framework and shows excellent potential to enable robust predictions of the long-term performance of magnesium-based implants undergoing corrosion.
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- Conall Quinn
- Biomedical Engineering and Biomechanics Research Centre, School of Engineering, College of Science and Engineering, University of Galway, Galway, Ireland
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- Biomedical Engineering and Biomechanics Research Centre, School of Engineering, College of Science and Engineering, University of Galway, Galway, Ireland; Meotec GmbH, 52068, Aachen, Germany
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- Biomedical Engineering and Biomechanics Research Centre, School of Engineering, College of Science and Engineering, University of Galway, Galway, Ireland
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- Biomedical Engineering and Biomechanics Research Centre, School of Engineering, College of Science and Engineering, University of Galway, Galway, Ireland.
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Chen K, Ge W, Zhao L, Kong L, Yang H, Zhang X, Gu X, Zhu C, Fan Y. Endowing biodegradable Zinc implants with dual-function of antibacterial ability and osteogenic activity by micro-addition of Mg and Ag (≤ 0.1 wt.%). Acta Biomater 2023; 157:683-700. [PMID: 36521674 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2022.12.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2022] [Revised: 11/18/2022] [Accepted: 12/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Infection remains the devastating complications associated with surgical fixation of bones fractured during trauma. In this study, we report a low-alloyed Zn-Mg-Ag that simultaneously has optimized strength degeneration profiles during degradation, outstanding antibacterial efficacy and osteogenic activity. Our results showed that Zn-0.05Mg-0.1Ag alloy had favorable mechanical properties (UTS: 247.8 ± 1.6 MPa, Elong.: 35 ± 2.2 %) and presented a better hold of mechanical integrity than pure Zn during 28 days corrosion, 2.6 % vs. 18.7 % reduction. After one-year of natural aging, the alloy still preserved an elongation of 24.07 ± 3.84 %. As verified by microbial cultures, Zn-0.05Mg-0.1Ag alloy demonstrated high antibacterial performance against Gram-positive and Gram-negative strains, as well as antibiotic-resistant strains (MRSA) in vitro and in vivo due to the synergistic antibacterial actions of Zn2+ and Ag+. Meanwhile, Zn-Mg-Ag alloy also exhibited enhanced viability, osteogenic differentiation, and gene expressions of osteoblasts in vitro, as well as promoted osteogenic activity than pure Zn in the femoral condyle defect repair model. The co-releasing of Zn, Mg and Ag ions did not induce toxic side effects. Collectively, low alloyed Zn-0.05Mg-0.1Ag indicated long-lasting mechanical integrity during degradation, and presented the ability to synergistically inhibit bacteria and promote osteogenesis, possessing tremendous potential in treating implant-associated infections. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: Infection after fracture fixation (IAFF) remains the most common and serious side effects of orthopedic surgery. Additionally, widespread antibiotic use contributes to the development of multi-drug resistant bacteria such as methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), which exacerbates IAFF treatment and prevention. IAFF treatment and prevention remain clinically challenging, so implants with dual antibacterial and osteogenic functions are in high demand. The antibacterial efficacy and osteogenic activity of low-alloyed Zn-Mg-Ag (≤0.1 wt.% Mg, Ag) alloys were investigated in vitro and in vivo. The results showed that micro addition of Mg and Ag could significantly improve osseointegration function, mechanical properties, and antibacterial performance. These quantification findings shed new light on the development and understanding of dual functional Zn-based orthopedic implants.
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- Kai Chen
- Key Laboratory for Biomechanics and Mechanobiology of Ministry of Education, Beijing Advanced Innovation Centre for Biomedical Engineering, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing 100083, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230022, China
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- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Materials Genome Engineering, Institute for Advanced Materials and Technology, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230022, China
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- School of Engineering Medicine, Beihang University, Beijing 100083, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230022, China
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- Key Laboratory for Biomechanics and Mechanobiology of Ministry of Education, Beijing Advanced Innovation Centre for Biomedical Engineering, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing 100083, China.
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- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230022, China.
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- Key Laboratory for Biomechanics and Mechanobiology of Ministry of Education, Beijing Advanced Innovation Centre for Biomedical Engineering, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing 100083, China; School of Engineering Medicine, Beihang University, Beijing 100083, China.
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Lima ÉC, Pinto D, Schadeck Netto M, Dos Reis GS, Silva LFO, Dotto GL. Biosorption of Neodymium (Nd) from Aqueous Solutions Using Spirulina platensis sp. Strains. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14214585. [PMID: 36365577 PMCID: PMC9654694 DOI: 10.3390/polym14214585] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2022] [Revised: 10/10/2022] [Accepted: 10/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Rare earth elements such as neodymium (Nd) are important elements used mainly in developing new technologies. Although they are found in low concentrations in nature, they can be obtained by extracting solid samples such as phosphogypsum. Among the techniques, adsorption has been used successfully with several adsorbent materials. In this work, two strains of Spirulina platensis (LEB-18 and LEB-52) were employed as biosorbents for efficiently removing the Nd element from the aqueous media. Biosorption tests were carried out in a batch system, and the results of the biosorption kinetics showed that for both materials, the biosorption of Nd was better described by the Avrami model. Moreover, it could be considered that 80 min would be necessary to attain the equilibrium of Nd(III) using both biosorbents. The result of the biosorption isotherms showed that for both strains, the best-fitted model was the Liu model, having a maximum biosorption capacity of 72.5 mg g−1 for LEB-18 and 48.2 mg g−1 for LEB-52 at a temperature of 298 K. Thermodynamics of adsorption showed that for both LEB-18 and LEB-52 the process was favorable (∆G° < 0) and exothermic (∆H° −23.2 for LEB-18 and ∆H° −19.9 for LEB-52). Finally, both strains were suitable to uptake Nd, and the better result of LEB-18 could be attributed to the high amount of P and S groups in this biomass. Based on the results, a mechanism of electrostatic attraction of Nd3+ and phosphate and sulfate groups of both strains of Spirulina platensis was proposed.
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- Éder C. Lima
- Institute of Chemistry, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre 90040-060, Brazil
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- Department of Civil and Environmental, Universidad De La Costa, Calle 58 # 55-66, Barranquilla 080002, Colombia
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- Research Group on Adsorptive and Catalytic Process Engineering (ENGEPAC), Federal University of Santa Maria, Santa Maria 97105-900, Brazil
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- Department of Forest Biomaterials and Technology, Biomass Technology Centre, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, SE-901 83 Umeå, Sweden
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- Department of Civil and Environmental, Universidad De La Costa, Calle 58 # 55-66, Barranquilla 080002, Colombia
- Correspondence: (L.F.O.S.); (G.L.D.)
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- Research Group on Adsorptive and Catalytic Process Engineering (ENGEPAC), Federal University of Santa Maria, Santa Maria 97105-900, Brazil
- Correspondence: (L.F.O.S.); (G.L.D.)
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Saconi F, Diaz GH, Vieira AC, Ribeiro ML. Experimental Characterization and Numerical Modeling of the Corrosion Effect on the Mechanical Properties of the Biodegradable Magnesium Alloy WE43 for Orthopedic Applications. Materials (Basel) 2022; 15:ma15207164. [PMID: 36295234 PMCID: PMC9605420 DOI: 10.3390/ma15207164] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2022] [Revised: 10/04/2022] [Accepted: 10/11/2022] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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Computational modeling plays an important role in the design of orthopedic implants. In the case of biodegradable magnesium alloys, a modeling approach is required to predict the effects of degradation on the implant's capacity to provide the desired stabilization of fractured bones. In the present work, a numerical corrosion model is implemented to predict the effects of biodegradation on the structural integrity of temporary trauma implants. A non-local average pitting corrosion model is calibrated based on experimental data collected from in vitro degradation experiments and mechanical testing of magnesium WE43 alloy specimens at different degradation stages. The localized corrosion (pitting) model was implemented by developing a user material subroutine (VUMAT) with the program Abaqus®/Explicit. In order to accurately capture both the linear mechanical reduction in specimen resistance, as well as the non-linear corrosion behavior of magnesium WE43 observed experimentally, the corrosion model was extended by employing a variable corrosion kinetic parameter, which is time-dependent. The corrosion model was applied to a validated case study involving the pull-out test of orthopedic screws and was able to capture the expected loss of screw pull-out force due to corrosion. The proposed numerical model proved to be an efficient tool in the evaluation of the structural integrity of biodegradable magnesium alloys and bone-implant assembly and can be used in future works in the design optimization and pre-validation of orthopedic implants.
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- Felipe Saconi
- Aeronautical Engineering Department, São Carlos School of Engineering, University of São Paulo, São Carlos 13563-500, SP, Brazil
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- Aeronautical Engineering Department, São Carlos School of Engineering, University of São Paulo, São Carlos 13563-500, SP, Brazil
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- Center for Mechanical and Aerospace Science and Technologies (C-MAST-UBI), Universidade da Beira Interior, R. Marquês D’Ávila e Bolama, 6201-001 Covilhã, Portugal
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- Aeronautical Engineering Department, São Carlos School of Engineering, University of São Paulo, São Carlos 13563-500, SP, Brazil
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