| About this Abstract |
| Meeting |
2020 TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition
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| Symposium
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Biological Materials Science
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| Presentation Title |
Biocorrosion and Biocompatibility of Advanced Titanium Alloys |
| Author(s) |
Vilupanur A. Ravi |
| On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Vilupanur A. Ravi |
| Abstract Scope |
One of the impediments to the durability of prosthetics is their loosening over time. This process, known as aseptic loosening, is brought about by the inflammatory response against the prosthetic metal. The resulting activation of osteoclasts leads to bone loss around the implant, thereby loosening it and necessitating prosthetic replacement. Mitigation of this problem, e.g., by the development of novel implant alloys, would be a welcome development. In this presentation the development of a new class of titanium alloys containing boron will be traced. The boron additions have significant effects on their microstructures and mechanical properties. Understanding the effect of this alloying addition on corrosion resistance is equally important for predicting longevity in inside the human body. Some aspects of the mechanical behavior of these alloys and their corrosion resistance in physiologically relevant environments will be discussed. |
| Proceedings Inclusion? |
Planned: Supplemental Proceedings volume |