Fabrication and characterization of Mg-Zn alloys reinforced with carbon nanofiber for orthopaedics implant application: A study on the different compositions

• Main Authors: Edrus, Muhammad Al Kahfi, Mohd. Azman, Muhammad Sallehuddin, Tuminoh, Herman, Nasution, Ahmad Kafrawi, Ramlee, Muhammad Hanif
• Format: Article
• Published: Universiti Putra Malaysia Press 2021
• Subjects: QD Chemistry
• Online Access: http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/97845/; https://medic.upm.edu.my/jurnal_kami/penerbitan/mjmhs_vol_16_no_4_december_2020-59593
• Institution: Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

Introduction: Biodegradable materials, such as Mg-based, Fe-based, and Zn-based, bring as much attention as bone-implant materials due to its biocompatibility and biodegradability characteristics. Among them, the Mg is the most abundant elements in human body and primarily found in the bones. Howeve...