This book explores the use of biodegradable metals for biological applications in the developing field of Biomaterials research. Iron, Magnesium and zinc are the most common biodegradable metals that have been discussed here. With an excellent mechanical integrity, adequate biocompatibility, and intrinsic biodegradability, these metals are suitable for implants, and have led to multiple studies on the creation of new alloys for degradable biological applications. The book begins with an introductory chapters to introduce the basics of metals and has three main sections. The first section provides readers with an overview of iron-based metallic biomaterials, unveils the current state of biodegradable metal technology, and discusses its potential applications for bio-implants. The second section discusses a paradigm shift from iron to magnesium-based metallic biomaterials, from material discovery and testing to implant production. This section provides an example of biodegradable metals from idea to application. Biomaterials based on magnesium have the potential to be utilized as next-generation biodegradable metals. Since magnesium (Mg) dissolves in bodily fluids, implanted Mg may deteriorate during the healing process; provided, however, that degradation is regulated, no debris will remain once healing is completed. Therefore, there may be no need for a second surgical procedure (or procedures) to remove the implant. This section demonstrates a thorough analysis that gathers, evaluates, and critically examines the most recent research on the crucial facets of magnesium-based biomaterials. This book is expected to be a fundamental resource for research in biodegradable metallic materials, fabrication of implants, tissue engineering, and biomedical engineering. A viewpoint on the application of biodegradable metals for biomedical purposes in the tissue engineering age closes the book.
Dr. Anurag Dixit is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at G.B. Pant DSEU Campus, New Delhi (Formerly: G.B. Pant Govt. Engineering College, New Delhi). He has more than a decade of teaching and research experience. His research interests are primarily in the areas of Biomaterials, Finite Element Analysis of Textile Composites, Large Deformation of Metals and Composites at low, medium, and high rates of Loading. His research finds application in design for safety in defence applications, aerospace, mobility, marine industries, and in the design of metal forming processes. Dr. Dixit has published more than 25 Science Citation Indexed (SCI) Journal research articles in various international journals. He has been granted a research project in the capacity of Co-Principal Investigator, funded by DRDO, Govt. of India. He also serves as the series editor for the Springer book series Biomedical Materials for Multifunctional Applications.
Dr. Anil Kumar is working as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at G.B. Pant DSEU Campus, New Delhi (Formerly: G.B. Pant Govt. Engineering College, New Delhi). He has over 16 years of teaching experience. Prior to joining DSEU, he worked with Hindustan Everest Tools Limited as Production Officer. His area of research is Production and Industrial Engineering and Composite Materials. He has published about 20 research papers and chapters in various SCI/Scopus Indexed Journal/books/conferences. Dr. Kumar has completed various short term courses and workshops in different training institutes of India in the field of engineering education. He is also a lifetime Member of the Robotics Society of India.
Dr. Dayanidhi K. Pathak is working as Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at G.B. Pant DSEU Campus, New Delhi (Formerly: G.B. Pant Govt. Engineering College, New Delhi). His research interests include Additive Manufacturing, Biomaterials, Biodegradable Metals, Degradation of Biomaterials, Next Generation Bioimplants, Conventional and Unconventional Machining Processes, and Powder Metallurgy. His research finds application in the biomedical field, viz. metal based implants, scaffolds, and surgical devices. He has more than sixteen years of teaching experience. He has published a number of articles in Science Citation Indexed (SCI) journals. Dr. Pathak is the recipient of the Gold Medal during M.Tech. He is the series editor for the Springer book series Biomedical Materials for Multifunctional Applications. Dr. Pathak is a member of the Robotics Society of India and SAE India.
