Journal article
Additive manufacturing of low-cost porous titanium-based composites for biomedical applications: Advantages, challenges and opinion for future development
Journal of Alloys and Compounds, Vol.827, 154263
2020
Abstract
Titanium and its alloys have received considerable attention for biomedical applications such as orthopaedic implants due to their outstanding mechanical properties and excellent biocompatibility. However, their composition, structural design and fabrication can be further tailored to improve key properties to make them more compatible with the human body and reduce their expense so that they can better compete with conventional metallic biomaterials. In this work, we provide a concise overview of additive manufacturing technologies and their application to biomedical titanium-based materials with a focus on the main achievements and issues which remain to be addressed. Subsequently, we highlight the potential to develop additive manufacturing of novel, low-cost porous titanium composites to meet the needs for biomedical orthopaedic implants. The article provides a pathway to their development through the application of alloy composition design and reinforcement strategies, manufacturing optimisation and identification of process-structure-property relationships controlling performance in combination with computer-aided structural design tools. This work aims to provide a platform for cost-effective manufacture of titanium composite orthopaedic implants with enhanced lifespans and structural compatibility.
Details
- Title
- Additive manufacturing of low-cost porous titanium-based composites for biomedical applications: Advantages, challenges and opinion for future development
- Authors
- Hooyar Attar (Author) - University of QueenslandShima Ehtemam Haghighi (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - School of Science and EngineeringNicolas Soro (Author) - University of QueenslandDamon Kent (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - School of Science and EngineeringMatthew S Dargusch (Author) - University of Queensland
- Publication details
- Journal of Alloys and Compounds, Vol.827, 154263
- Publisher
- Elsevier BV
- Date published
- 2020
- DOI
- 10.1016/j.jallcom.2020.154263
- ISSN
- 0925-8388
- Organisation Unit
- School of Science and Engineering - Legacy; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Science, Technology and Engineering
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99450825102621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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- Chemistry, Physical
- Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
- Metallurgy & Metallurgical Engineering
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