In vitro characterization of ZM21 mini-tube used for biodegradable metallic stent

Journal Article (2018)
Author(s)

Dong Bian (Peking University)

Jingjun Jiang (Peking University People’s Hospital)

Weirui Zhou (Peking University)

Nan Li (Peking University)

Yufeng Zheng (Peking University)

S. Leeflang (TU Delft - Biomaterials & Tissue Biomechanics)

Jie Zhou (TU Delft - Biomaterials & Tissue Biomechanics)

Research Group
Biomaterials & Tissue Biomechanics
DOI related publication
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matlet.2017.09.092
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Publication Year
2018
Language
English
Research Group
Biomaterials & Tissue Biomechanics
Volume number
211
Pages (from-to)
261-265

Abstract

Feasibility of a ZM21 mini-tube to be used as biodegradable stent applications was studied mainly focusing on its microstructure, mechanical property and corrosion behaviors. This mini-tube was composed of α-Mg, a small amount of Mn0.815Si0.185 and possibly some undissolved Mn. Compressive yield strength, ultimate compressive strength and compressive strain of this mini-tube were 86.5 ± 4.9 MPa, 347.7 ± 15.0 MPa and 10.9 ± 0.4%, respectively. It exhibited decent corrosion resistance in Hank's solution with a degradation rate of 0.26 mm/y. ZM21 mini-tube exhibited great potential to be used as biodegradable stents. But before that, localized corrosion should be well solved through impurity control and microstructure control.

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