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Study on a Novel Biodegradable and Antibacterial Fe-Based Alloy Prepared by Microwave Sintering

This research produced a porous Fe-8 wt.% Cu alloy by microwave sintering in order to achieve (i) an increased biodegradation rate, and (ii) an antibacterial function. The Fe-8Cu alloy had higher density, hardness and degradation rate (about 2 times higher) but smaller and fewer surface pores, compared to the pure Fe. The Fe-8Cu alloy had a strong antibacterial function (the antibacterial rates against E. coli were up to 99.9%) and good biocompatibility. This work provides a novel approach of alloy design and processing to develop novel antibacterial Fe-based alloys.

» Author: Bin Deng

» Reference: doi: 10.3390/ma14143784

» Publication Date: 06/07/2021

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