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Improved biomaterials that can replace or support damaged bones has risen

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A research group has revealed a cobalt-chromium-based biomaterial that mimics the flexibility of human bones and possesses excellent wear resistance. The new biomaterial could be used for implants such as hip or knee joint replacements and bone plates, alleviating problems associated with conventional implant materials. Details of their research were published in the journal Advanced Materials on Read more about Improved biomaterials that can replace or support damaged bones has risen[…]

3D printing leads to fabricating a shape memory alloy with increased superelasticity

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Laser powder bed fusion, a 3D-printing technique, offers potential in the manufacturing industry, particularly when fabricating nickel-titanium shape memory alloys with complex geometries. Although this manufacturing technique is attractive for applications in the biomedical and aerospace fields, it has rarely showcased the superelasticity required for specific applications using nickel-titanium shape memory alloys. Defects generated and Read more about 3D printing leads to fabricating a shape memory alloy with increased superelasticity[…]