Highly Ductile Zn-2Fe-WC Nanocomposite as Biodegradable Material

Guan, Zeyi; Linsley, Chase S.; Pan, Shuaihang; DeBenedetto, Christina; Liu, Jingke; Wu, Benjamin M.; Li, Xiaochun

doi:10.1007/s11661-020-05878-y

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“…With addition of 8 vol% WC in as-cast Zn–2Fe had improved ductility from 1.4 to 8.6%, while maintaining high mechanical strength. Corrosion test results confirmed that the suitable CR of Zn–2Fe was not impacted by the addition of WC nanoparticles [ 308 ]. Recently, Guan et al [ 309 ] fabricated Zn–3TiB 2 nanocomposite via ultrasound processing and hot rolling.…”

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confidence: 95%

Recent research and progress of biodegradable zinc alloys and composites for biomedical applications: Biomechanical and biocorrosion perspectives

Kabir

Munir

Wen

et al. 2021

Bioactive Materials

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Biodegradable metals (BMs) gradually degrade in vivo by releasing corrosion products once exposed to the physiological environment in the body. Complete dissolution of biodegradable implants assists tissue healing, with no implant residues in the surrounding tissues. In recent years, three classes of BMs have been extensively investigated, including magnesium (Mg)-based, iron (Fe)-based, and zinc (Zn)-based BMs. Among these three BMs, Mg-based materials have undergone the most clinical trials. However, Mg-based BMs generally exhibit faster degradation rates, which may not match the healing periods for bone tissue, whereas Fe-based BMs exhibit slower and less complete in vivo degradation. Zn-based BMs are now considered a new class of BMs due to their intermediate degradation rates, which fall between those of Mg-based BMs and Fe-based BMs, thus requiring extensive research to validate their suitability for biomedical applications. In the present study, recent research and development on Zn-based BMs are reviewed in conjunction with discussion of their advantages and limitations in relation to existing BMs. The underlying roles of alloy composition, microstructure, and processing technique on the mechanical and corrosion properties of Zn-based BMs are also discussed.

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confidence: 95%

Recent research and progress of biodegradable zinc alloys and composites for biomedical applications: Biomechanical and biocorrosion perspectives

Kabir

Munir

Wen

et al. 2021

Bioactive Materials

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143

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“…Zinc-based silicon carbide nanocomposite coatings based on the electrodeposition technique resulted in refined grain size compared to galvanostatic coatings [53]. The addition of iron in zinc composite coatings enhances the mechanical strength at the rate of compromised ductility, cost, and corrosion rate for load-bearing applications [54]. Tungsten carbide (WC) material finds major applications in many engineering fields (e.g., the manufacture of cutting tools, machines, mining parts, catalysts, and so on) [55].…”

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“…Tungsten carbide (WC) material finds major applications in many engineering fields (e.g., the manufacture of cutting tools, machines, mining parts, catalysts, and so on) [55]. Tungsten carbide (WC) nanoparticles improve the interfacial metallurgical bonding that strengthens the Zn-Fe and nickel-based composite coatings with enhanced corrosion and wear resistance, microstructure, and ductility [54,[56][57][58]. Tungsten carbide nanoparticles improve the thermal stability (phase and anti-oxidation) of copper composed of a 40% zinc alloy [59].…”

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“…Tungsten carbide (WC) particles reinforced to zinc composite coatings improve their inherent mechanical bonding strengths [60]. Nickel and tungsten carbide particles were previously used to prepare coatings used for biomedical applications [54,[60][61][62]. It was confirmed from the above literature review that, the novel biocompatible Zn-Ni alloy and Zn-Ni-WC nanocomposites coatings are ideally best suited for a wide range of surface engineering applications.…”

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“…In addition, electrodeposition based on low-cost coating techniques possessing precise control over thickness and thus reduced material waste that can offer complex profiled parts are not studied yet on zinc-nickel alloys and Zn-Ni-WC composites coating samples. The Ni metallic particles [61,62] and the WC nanoparticles (known for their biocompatibility) [54,60] are incorporated into the Zn coatings in a bath solution (10% diluted H 2 SO 4 + 90% diluted NaHCO 3 ), which are potentially stable and are not yet discussed in the open literature. In the present work, electrodeposited coatings (Zn-Ni alloy and Zn-Ni-WC: WC concentration of 1 g/L) were developed on the steel substrate and were examined with electrochemical tests (PC and EIS), followed by validation with non-electrochemical tests (XRD, SEM).…”

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Electrodeposition Based Preparation of Zn–Ni Alloy and Zn–Ni–WC Nano-Composite Coatings for Corrosion-Resistant Applications

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Zinc (Zn) is one of the five most widely consumed metals in the world. Indeed, more than 50% of all the zinc produced is used in zinc-galvanizing processes to protect steel from corrosion. Zn-based coatings have the potential for use as a corrosion-resistant barrier, but their wider use is restricted due to the poor mechanical properties of Zn that are needed to protect steel and other metals from rusting. The addition of other alloying elements such as Ni (Nickle) and WC (Tungsten Carbide) to Zn coating can improve its performance. This study investigates, the corrosion performance of Zn–Ni coating and Zn–Ni–WC composite nanocoatings fabricated on mild steel substrate in an environmentally friendly bath solution. The influence of WC nanoparticles on Zn–Ni deposition was also investigated. The surface morphologies, texture coefficients via XRD (X-ray diffraction), SEM (Scanning Electron Microscopy), and EDS (Energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy) were analyzed. The electrochemical test such as polarization curves (PC) and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) resulted in a corrosion rate of 0.6948 Å/min for Zn–Ni–WC composite nanocoating, and 1.192 Å/min for Zn–Ni coating. The results showed that the Zn–Ni–WC composite nanocoating reduced the corrosion rate by 41.71% and showed an 8.56% increase in microhardness compared to the hardness of the Zn–Ni coating. These results are augmented to better wettable characteristics of zinc, which developed good interfacial metallurgical adhesion amongst the Ni and WC elements. The results of the novel Zn–Ni–WC nanocomposite coatings achieved a great improvement of mechanical property and corrosion protection to the steel substrate surface.

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Mechanical Properties, Degradation Behavior, and Cytocompatibility of Zn–Mg–Graphene Nanoplatelets Composite for Orthopedic‐Implant Applications

Kabir,

Lin,

Munir

et al. 2023

Adv Eng Mater

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Zinc (Zn)‐based materials reveal inadequate mechanical properties as orthopedic biodegradable implantable materials, which limits their biomedical applications. Herein, Zn–xMg (magnesium) composites (x = 0.5, 1.0, 1.5, and 2.0 wt%) reinforced with 0.2 wt% graphene nanoplatelets (GNP) are obtained via powder metallurgy and hot‐pressing sintering. The addition of 0.5–2.0 wt% Mg into Zn–0.2 wt% GNP composite resulted in the formation of Mg2Zn11 and MgZn2 phases without any additional intermetallic carbide phases. The hot‐pressing sintered (HPS) Zn–0.5Mg–0.2GNP composite exhibits a compressive yield strength of 169 ± 18 MPa, an ultimate compressive strength of 270 ± 39 MPa, a compressive strain of 17 ± 6%, and a microhardness of 86 ± 2 HV. Electrochemical corrosion testing reveals that corrosion resistance of HPS Zn–xMg–0.2GNP composites decreases with increasing Mg content, while immersion tests in Hanks’ balanced salt solution for 30 d indicate that the degradation rate increases from 0.032 to 0.141 mm y−1 by increasing Mg content from 0 to 2.0 wt%. In vitro cytotoxicity assessments using SaOS2 human osteoblast cells show >90% viability following exposure over 5 d to 12.5% extract concentrations of all HPS composites. The HPS Zn–0.5Mg–0.2GNP composite exhibits the appropriate material properties for biodegradable bone‐implant applications.

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Highly Ductile Zn-2Fe-WC Nanocomposite as Biodegradable Material

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Recent research and progress of biodegradable zinc alloys and composites for biomedical applications: Biomechanical and biocorrosion perspectives

Recent research and progress of biodegradable zinc alloys and composites for biomedical applications: Biomechanical and biocorrosion perspectives

Electrodeposition Based Preparation of Zn–Ni Alloy and Zn–Ni–WC Nano-Composite Coatings for Corrosion-Resistant Applications

Mechanical Properties, Degradation Behavior, and Cytocompatibility of Zn–Mg–Graphene Nanoplatelets Composite for Orthopedic‐Implant Applications

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