New Findings from Ningbo University Describe Advances in Materials Research (Corrosion Resistance and Biocompatibility of Magnesium Alloy With Bioactive Glass-reinforced Hydrogel Composite Coatings).

A recent study from Ningbo University in Zhejiang, China, explores the development of a polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) hydrogel composite reinforced with bioactive glass particles as a coating for magnesium (Mg) alloy implants. The research findings indicate that this coating significantly enhances corrosion resistance and biocompatibility of the Mg alloy, making it a promising advancement in the field of biodegradable materials for biomedical applications. The study was supported by various funding sources and published in the Journal of Materials Research and Technology. For more information, readers can contact the lead author, Dongdong Xia, at Ningbo University. [Extracted from the article]