Jia-You Zhang , Chao Zhou , Zhang-Zhi Shi , Wei Gou , Xiang-Min Li , Qiang Wang , Meng Li , Hai-Jun Zhang , Lu-Ning Wang
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Abstract
Zn is a promising biodegradable metal for clinical applications. However, tensile yield strength (YS), ultimate tensile strength (UTS) and elongation (EL) of as-cast pure Zn are only 10 MPa, 18 MPa and 0.3 %, respectively. In this study, significant grain refinement and texture enhancement of pure Zn are achieved by bottom circulating liquid-cooled (BCLC) casting and rolling, which improves YS, UTS and EL of pure Zn to 103 MPa and 136 MPa and 49 %, respectively. The BCLC-rolled one reaches the highest level of comprehensive mechanical properties of pure Zn. Compared with the conventionally rolled one, the BCLC-rolled one shows significantly improved corrosion uniformity in simulated body fluid. MC3T3-E1 cell viability of the BCLC-rolled pure Zn can reach 99 %, which is 14 % higher than the conventionally rolled one. Regulating grain size and orientation during solidification will be an effective method to improve multiple properties of Zn-based materials.
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