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Suitability of Mg-Nd and Mg-Zn Alloys to Obtain Biodegradable Structures for Bone Defects.

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Title: Suitability of Mg-Nd and Mg-Zn Alloys to Obtain Biodegradable Structures for Bone Defects.
Authors: Manescu, Veronica, Antoniac, Aurora, Moraru, Maria Cristina, Antoniac, Iulian, Cotrut, Cosmin Mihai, Gradinaru, Sebastian, Dreanca, Alexandra Iulia, Sevastre, Bogdan, Pop, Romelia, Tabaran, Flaviu Alexandru, Vlasceanu, George Mihail, Ionita, Mariana, Manole, Marius
Source: Journal of Functional Biomaterials; Nov2025, Vol. 16 Issue 11, p423, 32p
Subject Terms: BIOMATERIALS, MAGNESIUM alloys, MECHANICAL behavior of materials, BIODEGRADABLE materials, TRAUMATIC bone defects, CORROSION engineering, REGENERATIVE medicine
Abstract: Mg-based alloys are one of the most promising materials used in regenerative medicine for bone tissue engineering. Considering the increasing prevalence of a continuously aging population, as well as the high incidence of accidents and bone cancers, it is crucial to explore biomaterials that can serve as bone substitutes. After carefully analyzing the literature in the introduction section, we proposed two Mg-based alloys as suitable for obtaining biodegradable structures for bone defect treatment. To achieve trustworthy results, the alloys' microstructure was investigated using microscopic techniques coupled with energy-dispersive spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction. The obtained results were comparable with those described in references on similar Mg alloys. Then, the mechanical compression properties were highlighted, and the in vitro corrosion behavior proved that Mg-Zn exhibited a reduced corrosion rate compared to the Mg-Nd alloy, as tested using electrochemical methods. However, the in vivo tests showed good biocompatibility for both magnesium alloys. In conclusion, both alloys are suitable for use as potential bone substitute applications, but it must be taken into consideration that Mg-Zn alloys present lower biodegradation and mechanical properties. For future investigations, we aim to develop bone substitutes made from these materials, specifically designed for small bone defect treatment and with patient-adapted geometry. Due to the differences mentioned above, various designs will be tested. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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Abstract:Mg-based alloys are one of the most promising materials used in regenerative medicine for bone tissue engineering. Considering the increasing prevalence of a continuously aging population, as well as the high incidence of accidents and bone cancers, it is crucial to explore biomaterials that can serve as bone substitutes. After carefully analyzing the literature in the introduction section, we proposed two Mg-based alloys as suitable for obtaining biodegradable structures for bone defect treatment. To achieve trustworthy results, the alloys' microstructure was investigated using microscopic techniques coupled with energy-dispersive spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction. The obtained results were comparable with those described in references on similar Mg alloys. Then, the mechanical compression properties were highlighted, and the in vitro corrosion behavior proved that Mg-Zn exhibited a reduced corrosion rate compared to the Mg-Nd alloy, as tested using electrochemical methods. However, the in vivo tests showed good biocompatibility for both magnesium alloys. In conclusion, both alloys are suitable for use as potential bone substitute applications, but it must be taken into consideration that Mg-Zn alloys present lower biodegradation and mechanical properties. For future investigations, we aim to develop bone substitutes made from these materials, specifically designed for small bone defect treatment and with patient-adapted geometry. Due to the differences mentioned above, various designs will be tested. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
ISSN:20794983
DOI:10.3390/jfb16110423