Manuscript Topics

Metallic biomaterials for temporary or permanent uses are designed to supply regeneration scope of the biological tissue or joint replacements, dental implants, orthopedic fixations and stents. Changing the microstructure and/or surface features by modifying composition or processing can significantly improve their functionality. For example, the biological high-entropy alloys (Bio-HEAs) are expected to be a good potential in the medical health field due to the tunable mechanical properties obtained by changing the type or content of the elements. On the contrary, pure metal or simple alloy (biodegradable or inert) have been processed by planification of metals (PM) to obtain controllable material microstructure and defects (e.g. vacancies, dislocations and defects, grain or phase boundaries) as well as desired performance and functionality.  Finally, 3D printing of biodegradable metals, inert metals and Bio- HEAS can further improve multi functionality of the parts by creating a controllable porous, interconnected architecture that, for example, favors the growth of the bone but also allow infiltration of fluids and tunes the elastic modulus minimizing stress shielding.

The scope of this issue is to explore the chances in processing, compositions and surface modification to further limit the in-service complications of bio metals parts, providing higher clinical performances and so favoring the health and well-being of the patient.

Key words:
Biodegradable metals
Inert Metals
Bio-High Entropy Alloys
Microstructure-processing relationship
Functionality
Surface modifications

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