Zr70−xCu12.5Ni10Al7.5Agx (x = 0–10) bulk metallic glasses (BMGs) have been prepared by copper mold casting. The glass-forming ability (GFA) and corrosion behavior of Zr-based BMGs have been investigated. It is found that the GFA of Zr-based BMGs first increases and then decreases with the increase of the Ag content, and the best glass former is Zr65Cu12.5Ni10Al7.5Ag5 with the maximum thickness ...

We report a case of bead shedding from a cylindrical extensively porous-coated cementless femoral component with concomitant taper corrosion at the modular head-neck junction of a metal-on-polyethylene total hip prosthesis. The patient presented with chronic thigh pain 4 years after primary total hip arthroplasty, and radiographs revealed significant osteolysis and metallic debris around the fe...

In this paper, the biocompatibility of dental implant materials is discussed in the context of both the mechanical characteristics of the materials and the type of surface presented to the surrounding tissues. The proper functioning of the implant depends on whether it possesses the strength necessary to withstand loading within the expected range, with other properties such as elongation being...

In part 1 of this review, emerging practice to realise nanostructured metallic coatings by electrodeposition, anodising and electrophoresis has been considered. Conventional, aqueous electrolytes may be utilised in some cases if workpiece preparation and process conditions are well controlled. Such coatings can provide wear and corrosion resistance or a catalytic or high active area compared to...

Recent advances in characterization tools, computational capabilities, and theories have created opportunities for advancement in understanding of solid-fluid interfaces at the nanoscale in corroding metallic systems. The Faraday Discussion on Corrosion Chemistry in 2015 highlighted some of the current needs, gaps and opportunities in corrosion science. Themes were organized into several hierar...

5 INTRODUCTION 6 EXPERIMENTAL DETAILS 9 RESULTS AND DISCUSSION 13 Variation of Erosion with Operating Parameters 13 Morphological Features of Eroded-Corroded Surfaces 17 Corrosion Aspects in the Erosion-Corrosion Process 27 Oxide Scale Characteristics 29 DISCUSSION 34 CONCLUSIONS 38

Prolonged inflammation induced by orthopedic metallic implants can critically affect the success rates, which even lead to aseptic loosening and consequent implant failure. In case of adverse clinical conditions involving osteoporosis, trauma corrosion-wear in peri-implant region, reactive oxygen species (ROS) activity is enhanced leads increased oxidative stress. Metallic materials (such as ti...