Titanium Alloys for Biomedical Implants and Devices

• Other Authors: Attar, Hooyar (Editor), Kent, Damon (Editor)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: Basel, Switzerland MDPI - Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute 2021
• Subjects: History of engineering & technology; selective laser melting; gradient structure; porous biomaterial; Ti6Al4V; mechanical properties; osteoblast; biomechanics; dental implant(s); in vitro; systematic reviews; evidence-based medicine; atrophic maxilla; titanium hybrid-plates; finite element analysis; biomechanical analysis; single-point incremental forming; AHP; cranioplasty plates; decision-making; titanium alloys; medical devices; machining; titanium; temperature; strain; grain refinement; ultrafine; nanocrystalline; mechanical characterization; press-fit; primary stability; Ti-6Al-4V; additive manufacturing; selective laser melting (SLM); electron beam melting (EBM); direct metal deposition (DMD); wire and arc additive manufacturing (WAAM); diffraction line profile analysis; extended convolution multiple whole profile (eCMWP); implanted electrodes; electrical stimulation; corrosion; mandibular reconstruction; scaffolds; reconstruction plate; 3D printing; titanium alloy; Titanium alloys; Ti-6Al-4V-ELI; fatigue; laser cutting; post-processing; α'-martensite; HAZ; barrel grinding; notch; fracture
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This special issue provides a current snapshot of recent advances and ongoing challenges in the development of titanium alloys for biomedical implants and devices. Titanium offers significant advantages over other materials including higher strength and better biocompatibility. This issue highlights current trends and recent developments, including the uptake of additive manufacturing (3D printing), and approaches to improve processing and performance of titanium alloys for medical applications.