A Review of Magnesium Syntactic Foam Biomedical Applications and Processing
Mentor 1
Pradeep Rohatgi
Location
Union Wisconsin Room
Start Date
28-4-2017 1:30 PM
End Date
28-4-2017 4:00 PM
Description
The properties of Mg foams have been extensively studied in the last decade due to their potential for use as biomaterials. Their lighter density and Mg's role in the ossification process make these foams ideal as scaffolding for bone replacements. The addition of spacer materials and alloying elements make up for the weaker mechanical properties associated with Mg. Research is still being carried out on developing new processes that allow control over the microstructure of these foams. This review will give an overview of the unique properties of Mg foams compared to other metallic foams and the processes that have been developed so far. Their applications as biomaterials and in batteries will be covered as well. The objective of this review article is to bring together and analyze the works on Mg foam that have been done so far to outline prospects for future research the UWM Center of Composites can engage in to contribute to this particular field.
A Review of Magnesium Syntactic Foam Biomedical Applications and Processing
Union Wisconsin Room
The properties of Mg foams have been extensively studied in the last decade due to their potential for use as biomaterials. Their lighter density and Mg's role in the ossification process make these foams ideal as scaffolding for bone replacements. The addition of spacer materials and alloying elements make up for the weaker mechanical properties associated with Mg. Research is still being carried out on developing new processes that allow control over the microstructure of these foams. This review will give an overview of the unique properties of Mg foams compared to other metallic foams and the processes that have been developed so far. Their applications as biomaterials and in batteries will be covered as well. The objective of this review article is to bring together and analyze the works on Mg foam that have been done so far to outline prospects for future research the UWM Center of Composites can engage in to contribute to this particular field.
