Direct laser deposition as a method of biodegradable magnesium implant manufacturing

Abstract

Magnesium can be used as a new biodegradable material for orthopaedic applications due to its outstanding properties including high biocompatibility, proper mechanical stiffness and biodegradability. Direct laser deposition (DLD) as a way of biomedical implant production has been used to make bulk pure Mg. Surface morphology, microstructure and mechanical properties of DLD sample have been studied. The relative porosity of DLD Mg sample has been determined.