About this Abstract |
Meeting |
12th International Conference on Magnesium Alloys and their Applications (Mg2021)
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Symposium
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12th International Conference on Magnesium Alloys and their Applications (Mg 2021)
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Presentation Title |
Comparative Study of Structure Property Relationship of Extruded and Additively Manufactured WE43 |
Author(s) |
Ramesh Raghavendra, Prathviraj Upadhyaya, Sinead O'Halloran, Oliver Mccarthy, Triona Kennedy |
On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Prathviraj Upadhyaya |
Abstract Scope |
In recent years, bioresorbable materials have been considered as a viable option to replace temporary orthopaedic implants. Temporary orthopaedic implants are required for a relatively short time, just long enough to let bones heal. They are removed, during a second surgery. Bioresorbable materials eliminate the requirement for that invasive surgery.
WE43 Magnesium alloy is a low density, biocompatible, metallic structure, which has mechanical properties similar to that of human cortical bone, which will biodegrade and absorbed by the body. Additive manufacturing (AM) can be used to produce implants with complex design providing new functionality compared with traditional manufacturing techniques. AM processing parameters for WE43 have been developed in this study and their relationship to component microstructural and mechanical properties investigated. Comparison to conventionally produced extruded WE43 is presented. Structure-property relationships obtained for both the manufacturing techniques were compared. This research is aimed at development of additively manufactured, bioresorbable magnesium implants. |
Proceedings Inclusion? |
Planned: At-meeting proceedings |