Bulk Metallic Glasses for Implantable Medical Devices and Surgical Tools. Issue 27 (31st March 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Meagher, Philip; O'Cearbhaill, Eoin D.; Byrne, James H.; Browne, David J.
• Is Part Of: Advanced materials. Volume 28:Issue 27(2016)
• Page Start: 5755
• Page End: 5762
• Publication Date: 2016-03-31
• Subjects: bulk amorphous alloys -- biomedical devices -- bioresorbable metals -- corrosion -- prosthetic implants; Materials -- Periodicals; Chemical vapor deposition -- Periodicals; 620.11
• DOI: 10.1002/adma.201505347
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0935-9648

Abstract

Abstract : With increasing knowledge of the materials science of bulk metallic glasses (BMGs) and improvements in their properties and processing, they have started to become candidate materials for biomedical devices. A dichotomy in the types of medical applications has also emerged, in which some families of BMGs are being developed for permanent devices whilst another family – of Mg‐based alloys – is showing promise in bioabsorbable implants. The current status of these metallurgical and technological developments is summarized. Abstract : Bulk metallic glasses are becoming candidate materials for biomedical devices, with continuous improvements in their processing and properties. A dichotomy in application types is apparent, in which some families of BMGs are being developed for permanent devices whilst another family – that of Mg‐based alloys – shows promise in bioabsorbable implants. The current status of these metallurgical and technological developments is summarized.