Negative mixing enthalpy medium-entropy Ti–Zr–Nb–Al alloys with ultrahigh elastic admissible strain, strength-elongation product, and biocompatibility for bone implant applications
Zhaolin Hua, Dechuang Zhang, Lin Guo, Sihan Lin, Xiaokai Zhang, Yuncang Li, Cuié Wen
Abstract
MEA has significant potential as an orthopedic implant material due to its exceptional and comprehensive mechanical properties, high wear and corrosion resistance, and adequate biocompatibility.
Topics & Concepts
Materials scienceElongationBiocompatibilityComposite materialEnthalpyStrain (injury)ImplantMixing (physics)MetallurgyThermodynamicsUltimate tensile strengthInternal medicinePhysicsQuantum mechanicsSurgeryMedicineTitanium Alloys Microstructure and PropertiesHigh Entropy Alloys StudiesIntermetallics and Advanced Alloy Properties