Liying Ma , Yue Wang , Lixing Min , Yong Zhang , Guihong Geng
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Abstract
Ca-based bulk metallic glasses (BMGs) have attracted significant attention due to their high strength, low elastic modulus, excellent corrosion resistance, and good biocompatibility. However, their limited glass-forming ability (GFA) and difficulty in precisely controlling the degradation rate restrict their potential for clinical applications. In this study, we investigated the effects of adding different amounts of Sr and Cu on the GFA, corrosion behavior, and cytocompatibility of Ca63Mg20Zn17 alloy. The results showed that the addition of Sr decreased the GFA of the alloy but enhanced its corrosion resistance. In contrast, the addition of Cu improved the GFA and corrosion resistance to some extent, but the performance decreased when the Cu content exceeded 1 at. %. Cytotoxicity tests indicated that all the alloys exhibited good biocompatibility and were non-toxic to cells. This study provides a theoretical basis for the application of Ca-based BMGs in biomedical materials and offers scientific support for the development of novel degradable implant materials.
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The Journal of Non-Crystalline Solids publishes review articles, research papers, and Letters to the Editor on amorphous and glassy materials, including inorganic, organic, polymeric, hybrid and metallic systems. Papers on partially glassy materials, such as glass-ceramics and glass-matrix composites, and papers involving the liquid state are also included in so far as the properties of the liquid are relevant for the formation of the solid.
In all cases the papers must demonstrate both novelty and importance to the field, by way of significant advances in understanding or application of non-crystalline solids; in the case of Letters, a compelling case must also be made for expedited handling.