Bone Treatment Made Easier by Biocompatible Nanocoating Based on Metallic Alloy
TEHRAN, Iran - Iranian biomaterials researchers from Isfahan University of Technology produced biocompatible materials based on metallic alloy to modify the properties of materials used in tissue engineering. The nanostructure is resistant to corrosion and creates acceptable connectivity with bones. Results of the research can be used in medical industries and dentistry.
Ramin Rojayee, one of the researchers, explained the procedure of the research, and said, "Magnesium is one of the vital elements in the treatment of the damaged bone tissue. In recent years, magnesium has been known as the new generation of biodegradable implants. However, the high rate of corrosion in this pure metal in the body of living creatures limited its development and application. Therefore, we tried to control the degradation rate of magnesium in a manner that is in proportion with the human body's needs by applying an oxide layer and bioactive glass coating on the base alloy of magnesium."