Corrosion control of magnesium for stent applications

Biomaterials used for implants may be metallic, ceramic, polymeric or composite. Currently, metals that are gradually broken down in the body have been attracting much attention, as a new generation of biodegradable implants. Magnesium (Mg) and related alloys are promising candidates for degradable...

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Main Author: Elmrabet, Nabila Mustafa
Format: Thesis (University of Nottingham only)
Language:English
Published: 2017
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Online Access:https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/43712/