A review on in vitro corrosion performance test of biodegradable metallic materials

Extensive in vitro corrosion test systems have been carried out to simulate the in vivo corrosion behavior of biodegradable metallic materials. Various methods have their own unique benefits and limitations. The corrosion mechanism of biodegradable alloys and in vitro corrosion test systems on biodegradable metallic materials are reviewed, to build a reasonable simulated in vitro test system for mimicking the in vivo animal test from the aspects of electrolyte solution selection, surface roughness influence, test methods and evaluation methodology of corrosion rate. Buffered simulated body fluid containing similar components to human blood plasma should be applied as electrolyte solution, such as simulated body fluid （SBF） and culture medium with serum. Surface roughness of samples and ratio of solution volume to sample surface area should be adopted based on the real implant situation, and the dynamic corrosion is preferred. As to the evaluation methodology of corrosion rate, different methods may complement one another.

A Comparative Investigation of the Biodegradation Behaviour of Linseed Oil-Based Cross-Linked Composites Filled with Industrial Waste Materials in Two Different Soils

The biodegradation of polymeric biocomposites formed from epoxidized linseed oil and various types of fillers(pine needles,pine bark,grain mill waste,rapeseed cake)and a control sample without filler was studied during 180 days of exposure to two types of forest soil:deciduous and coniferous.The weight loss,morphological,and structural changes of polymer composites were noticed after 180 days of the soil burial test.The greatest weight loss of all tested samples was observed in coniferous forest soil(41.8%–63.2%),while in deciduous forest soil,it ranged between 37.7%and 42.3%.The most significant changes in the intensities of the signals evaluated by attenuated total reflectance infrared spectroscopy,as well as morphological changes determined by scanning electron microscopy,were assessed for polymer composite with rapeseed cake and specimen without filler in coniferous forest soil and are in a good agreement with weight loss results.Whereas significantly lower changes in weight loss,morphology,and structure of polymeric film with pine bark were noticed in both soils.It was suggested that fungi of Trichoderma,Penicillium,Talaromyces and Clonostachys genera are the possible soil microorganisms that degrade linseed oil-based cross-linked polymer composites.Moreover,the novel polymer composites have the potential to be an environmentally friendly alternative to petroleum-based mulching films.

Progress in Researches on Biodegradable Starch-Based Materials

As one type of environment-friendly polymer, biodegradable starch-based materials have been widely explored in recent years and considered one of the most promising plastics in the future. Currently, either synthetic biodegradable aliphatic polyesters or certain natural polymers are usually blended with thermoplastic starch to enhance hydrophobicity and service performance of starch-based materials. The main deficiency lies in the low compatibility between starch and polyester phases. Therefore amphiphilic compatibilizers, such as hydroxyl functioned polyesters, need to be developed in the future. Moreover, multi-phase blending systems including two or more polyester phases are also supposed to be designed.

Biodegradable materials for bone defect repair

Compared with non-degradable materials,biodegradable biomaterials play an increasingly important role in the repairing of severe bone defects,and have attracted extensive attention from researchers.In the treatment of bone defects,scaffolds made of biodegradable materials can provide a crawling bridge for new bone tissue in the gap and a platform for cells and growth factors to play a physiological role,which will eventually be degraded and absorbed in the body and be replaced by the new bone tissue.Traditional biodegradable materials include polymers,ceramics and metals,which have been used in bone defect repairing for many years.Although these materials have more or fewer shortcomings,they are still the cornerstone of our development of a new generation of degradable materials.With the rapid development of modern science and technology,in the 21 st century,more and more kinds of new biodegradable materials emerge in endlessly,such as new intelligent micro-nano materials and cell-based products.At the same time,there are many new fabrication technologies of improving biodegradable materials,such as modular fabrication,3 D and 4 D printing,interface reinforcement and nanotechnology.This review will introduce various kinds of biodegradable materials commonly used in bone defect repairing,especially the newly emerging materials and their fabrication technology in recent years,and look forward to the future research direction,hoping to provide researchers in the field with some inspiration and reference.

Efficacy of Some Plant Extracts and Biodegradables Wrapping Materials as an Alternative to Fungicides in Increasing Shelf Life Citrus Fruits

Increasingly global there is an interest to develop a new method by replacing fungicides in packaging fresh fruit by using environment-friendly bio-pesti-cides, such as use of botanicals or biological control. Five ethanol extracts (concentrations 500 - 5000 ppm) of Cerbera odollam L. (Pong-pong), Capsicum frutescence L. (Chili), Azadirachta indica L. (Neem), Cymbopogon nardus L. (Lemon grass), Zingiber officinale L. (Ginger), were tested for their anti-fungal activity for citrus green mold, black and brown rot, compared with the control fungicide (Guazatine). Efficacy of the selected plant extract in cooperated with biodegradable materials wrappers (Polylactic acid, Pectin and Newspaper) was determined during storage at room temperature (±25℃) to control fruit-pathogen decay under modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) to increase shelf life and improve the fruit quality. Crude extracts from pong-pong and chili showed fungal inhibition zone at 3000 ppm (c.100%), and increased shelf life and decreased weigh loss for fruits wrapped and stored at room temperature compared with untreated fruit.

Biodegradable materials as binders for IVth generation moulding sands

This paper focuses on the possibility of using the biodegradable materials as binders(or parts of binders' compositions) for foundry moulding and core sands. Results showed that there is a great possibility of using available biodegradable materials as foundry moulding sand binders. Using biodegradable materials as partial content of new binders, or additives to moulding sands may not only decrease the toxicity and increase reclamation ability of tested moulding sands, but also accelerate the biodegradation rate of used binders, and the new biodegradable additive(PCL) did not decrease the strength and thermal properties. In addition, using polycaprolactone(PCL) as a biodegradable material may improve the flexibility of moulding sands with polymeric binder and reduce toxicity.

A New Class of Biodegradable Organic Optoelec-tronic Materials:α-Oligofurans

Organic optoelectronic materials have received considerable attention due to their great potentials in electronic devices,such as organic field-effect transistors(OFETs),organic light-emit-ting diodes(OLED)and organic photovoltaic cells(OPV).Besides,their fascinating properties of flexibility,biocompatibility,molecular diversity,low-cost and solution processability bring new opportunities in bioelectronics in the past decade.While almost all known organic optoelectronic materials are obtained from unrenewable fossil resources and nondegradable,a new family of organic optoelectronic materials is now emerging,which can be obtained from green plants and are biodegradable.Meanwhile,they exhibit excellent optoelectronic properties.This review summarized the synthesis and important molecular properties of this new class of biodegradable organic opto-electronic materials:α-oligofurans.Recent progress of furan-based materials and the existing chal-lenges are also discussed to stimulate further advances in the study of this class of materials.

Antibacterial mechanism with consequent cytotoxicity of different reinforcements in biodegradable magnesium and zinc alloys: A review

Benefits achieved by the biodegradable magnesium(Mg) and zinc(Zn) implants could be suppressed due to the invasion of infectious microbial, common bacteria, and fungi. Postoperative medications and the antibacterial properties of pure Mg and Zn are insufficient against biofilm and antibiotic-resistant bacteria, bringing osteomyelitis, necrosis, and even death. This study evaluates the antibacterial performance of biodegradable Mg and Zn alloys of different reinforcements, including silver(Ag), copper(Cu), lithium(Li), and gallium(Ga). Copper ions(Cu^(2+)) can eradicate biofilms and antibiotic-resistant bacteria by extracting electrons from the cellular structure. Silver ion(Ag^(+)) kills bacteria by creating bonds with the thiol group. Gallium ion(Ga^(3+)) inhibits ferric ion(Fe^(3+)) absorption, leading to nutrient deficiency and bacterial death. Nanoparticles and reactive oxygen species(ROS) can penetrate bacteria cell walls directly, develop bonds with receptors, and damage nucleotides. Antibacterial action depends on the alkali nature of metal ions and their degradation rate, which often causes cytotoxicity in living cells. Therefore, this review emphasizes the insight into degradation rate, antibacterial mechanism, and their consequent cytotoxicity and observes the correlation between antibacterial performance and oxidation number of metal ions.

3D-printed self-healing,biodegradable materials and their applications

3D printing is a versatile technology capable of rapidly fabricating intricate geometric structures and enhancing the performance of flexible devices in comparison to conventional fabrication methods.However,3D-printed devices are susceptible to failure as a result of minuscule structural impairments,thereby impacting their overall durability.The utilization of self-healing,biodegradable materials in 3D printing holds immense potential for increasing the longevity and safety of devices,thereby expanding the application prospects for such devices.Nevertheless,enhancing the self-repairing capability of devices and refining the 3D printing performance of self-healing materials are still considerable challenges that need to be addressed to achieve optimal outcomes.This paper reviews recent developments in the field of advancements in 3D printing using self-healing and biodegradable materials.First,it investigates self-healing and biodegradable materials that are compatible with 3D printing techniques,discussing their printability,material properties,and factors that influence print quality.Then,it explores practical applications of selfhealing and biodegradable 3D printing technology in depth.Finally,it critically offers practical perspectives on this topic.

Magnesium as Biodegradable Implant Material

Drawbacks associated with permanent metallic implants lead to the search for degradable metallic biomaterials. Magnesium alloys have been highly considered as Mg has a high biocorrosion potential and is essential to bodies. In this study, corrosion behaviour of pure magnesium and magnesium alloy AZ31 in both static and dynamic physiological conditions (Hank's solution) has been investigated. It is found that the materials degrade fast at beginning, then stabilize after 5 days of immersion. High purity in the materials reduces the corrosion rate while the dynamic condition accelerates the degradation process. In order to slow down the degradation process to meet the requirement for their bio-applications, an anodized coating is applied and is proved as effective in controlling the biodegradation rate.

Structural and corrosion characterization of biodegradable Mg-RE (RE=Gd, Y, Nd) alloys

Binary Mg-Gd （up to 5% Gd in mass fraction）, Mg-Nd （up to 9% Nd in mass fraction） and ternary Mg-Gd-Y （up to 5% Gd, 1% Y） alloys with precisely determined contents of cathodic impurities （Fe, Ni, Cu, Co） were studied. The alloys were studied in the as-cast state （cooling rate of 500 K/min） and after solution heat treatment （T4）. Structures were investigated by optical and scanning electron microscopy, energy dispersive spectrometry, X-ray diffraction and glow discharge spectrometry. Structural investigation was completed by Vickers hardness measurements. Corrosion behavior in the simulated physiological solution （9 g/L NaCl） was assessed by immersion tests and potentiodynamic measurements. It was found that the structures of the as-cast alloys were dominated by fine a-Mg dendrites and eutectic Mg-RE phases. The dendrites exhibited RE-concentration gradients which were most pronounced in the Mg-Gd alloys. For this reason, the T4 heat treatment of the Mg-Gd alloy led to the formation of a new cuboidal Mg5Gd phase. The corrosion resistance was significantly improved by Gd. The effect of Nd was weak and the addition of Y to Mg-Gd alloys had harmful effect on the corrosion resistance. The T4 heat treatment strongly accelerated the corrosion of Mg-Gd alloys. Its effect on the corrosion of Mg-Nd alloys was not significant. The observed corrosion behavior of the alloys was discussed in relation to their structural states and contents of cathodic impurities.

Purification process of coal-based coke powder as anode for Li-ion batteries

A process of purification of coal-based coke powder as anode the treatment of coke powder with dilute hydrofluoric acid solution, for Li-ion batteries was attempted. The process started with followed by united-acid-leaching using sulfuric acid and hydrochloric acid. The effects of altering the hydrofluoric acid addition, hydrofluoric acid concentration, contact time, temperature and acid type were investigated. A minimum ash content of 0.35% was obtained when proper conditions were applied. The electrochemical performance of purified coke powder shows greatly improved electrochemical performance. The as-purified coke powder presented an initial reversible capacity of 257.4 mAh/g and a retention rate of 95% after 50 cycles. The proposed purification process paves a way to prepare a promising anode material with good performance with low cost of coke powder for Li-ion batteries.

Advances in Soft Materials for Sustainable Electronics

In the current shift from conventional fossil-fuel-based materials to renewable energy,ecofriendly materials have attracted extensive research interest due to their sustainability and biodegradable properties.The integration of sustainable materials in electronics provides industrial benefits from wasted bio-origin resources and preserves the environment.This review covers the use of sustainable materials as components in organic electronics,such as substrates,insulators,semiconductors,and conductors.We hope this review will stimulate interest in the potential and practical applications of sustainable materials for green and sustainable industry.

Fabrication of a Knitted Biodegradable Stents for Tracheal Regeneration

Endoluminal stents for reinforcement and regeneration of human trachea have been developed by weft-knitting method on a small-diameter circular knitting machine. The constituent materials of the stent are Polyglactin, Polypropylene and Chitosan with Polyglactin and Polypropylene plate-stitched fabric acting as backbone while chitosan as matrix, respectively. The fabrication procedures including knitting and coating are described in this paper. Mechanical and animal tests have been carried out to evaluate the mechanical properties of the stents.

Material-Efficient Utilization of Waste Oils—Biodegradability and Other Chemical Properties of Vegetable Recycling Oils

Material efficiency is nowadays an essential topic to promote the sustainable use of natural resources, waste materials and industrial by-products, in agreement with the principle of sustainable development and LCA (life cycle assessment). In this research it was determined the biodegradation of used vegetable oil based products and their important physico- chemical properties for their suitability in different applications such as chain oil in the forestry equipment and mold oil in concrete casting etc. Biodegradability is a measure of the ecological nature of products, and thus from an environ- mental point of view, is the most important evaluated property in this research. As a result, all measured properties of the studied recycled vegetable oils show that the products are environmentally friendly. Two types of vegetable oil were studied;three chain oils and two mold oils. The degree of biodegradation (BOD28) of the mold oils, was about 77 % and the biodegradation of chain oils was about 60% - 62%. In addition, this paper also presents a process outline for manu- facturing recycling vegetable oils.

环氧树脂生物降解方法研究

环氧树脂因其优异的力学和化学性能在诸多领域得到了广泛的应用。环氧聚合物以强交联和醚基为主骨架,具有高强度和高耐久结构,不可生物降解,故对聚合物和复合材料的回收利用提出了挑战。传统的环氧树脂回收方法存在高能耗和使用有毒化学物质的缺点,为了满足复合材料工业资源需求、减少环氧树脂废弃物对环境的影响,急需开发可持续的回收方法。综述了环氧树脂的传统回收方法及生物降解方法的研究进展,讨论通过生物基方法回收环氧树脂存在的问题。需进一步加强对可生物降解环氧树脂和生物增强材料的研究,探索和优化生物基环氧树脂的回收方法,促进绿色生态工业和循环经济的发展。

无机填料增强增韧聚乳酸基生物可降解材料的研究进展

聚乳酸(PLA)基生物可降解材料由于其良好的力学性能、环境友好性及易回收性,受到了科学界和工业界的广泛关注。但是聚乳酸本身脆性较大,在实际使用过程中需要对其进行适当改性,从而达到改善性能并降低成本的目的。无机填料具有来源广泛、可降解性及耐热性等优点,被广泛用于PLA基生物可降解材料的增强增韧改性。从无机填料的种类和特点出发,综述了滑石粉(Talc)、碳酸钙(CaCO3)、蒙脱土(MMT)、二氧化硅(SiO2)等市场上常用的无机填料增强增韧PLA基生物可降解材料的研究进展,总结了各种无机填料的改性方法和作用机理。同时分析了无机填料在聚乳酸基生物可降解材料增强增韧研究中存在的问题,并对今后的研究方向进行了展望。

医用生物陶瓷的功能性生物适配机制及应用

为了获得满意的临床疗效,优质医用生物陶瓷应该具备怎样的性能一直困扰着广大研究者。自20世纪90年代以来,作者团队致力于研发医用生物陶瓷,从基础科学研究到成果转化,再到临床应用,积累了丰富的研究和应用经验,相继提出了“生物适配”和“精准生物适配”理论。本文围绕“医用生物陶瓷(磷酸钙类材料)的功能性生物适配”这一主题分享本团队的学术研究成果和临床应用经验,从结构适配、降解适配、力学适配、应用适配等四个角度,结合骨科临床应用背景,探讨如何实现其生物适配和设计制造的有效衔接,旨在为医用生物陶瓷的设计、制造、监管和应用提供依据和建议。