New publication: Fabrication and evaluation of Zr-based BMG composites for biomedical applications

We are pleased to announce the publication of our latest research article in the journal Science China Materials.

The paper, titled “Fabrication and comprehensive evaluation of Zr-based bulk metallic glass matrix composites for biomedical applications”, details the development of novel Zr-based bulk metallic glass matrix composites (BMG-MCs). Our team conducted a thorough analysis of their mechanical properties, corrosion resistance, and biocompatibility.

The study demonstrates that these new composites exhibit superior mechanical performance, including high hardness and strength, as well as excellent corrosion resistance in simulated body fluid, outperforming conventional biomedical materials like 316L stainless steel and Ti6Al4V alloy. Furthermore, biocompatibility tests with human osteoblastic cells revealed low cytotoxicity, and the materials showed a minimal tendency to support biofilm formation, reducing the risk of bacterial infection. These findings suggest that Zr-based BMG-MCs are promising candidates for next-generation biomedical implants.

You can find the full details of the publication below:

Hasiak, M., Sobieszczańska, B., Łaszcz, A., Biały, M., Chęcmanowski, J. & Zatoński, T. Fabrication and comprehensive evaluation of Zr-based bulk metallic glass matrix composites for biomedical applications. Science China Materials 67, 4087–4100 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40843-024-3059-6