North Carolina A&T State University
NSF Engineering Research Center + Bioengineering Joint Seminar Series
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Recent Advances in Magnesium Alloys for Biodegradable Implants
by
Yongjun Chen
NSF ERC for Revolutionizing Metallic Biomaterials
11 AM – 11:50 AM – Friday, March 28, 2014
McNair Hall Auditorium – College of Engineering
Abstract:
The objective of this presentation is to present the cutting-edge discoveries on the development of Mg-based alloys for biodegradable implants in cardiovascular and orthopedic applications. Mg-based alloys have outstanding advantages over the other biodegradable metals such as Fe-based alloys or Zn-based alloys. However, the wide applications of Mg-based alloys are still inhibited mainly by their poor strength and ductility, and high degradation rates. This presentation focuses on how traditional and innovative alloy development strategies are helping to mitigate/eliminate the global problems rooted in Mg-based alloys. The ultra-strong novel Mg-based alloys (400~600 MPa) developed recently at A&T’s ERC are highlighted and discussed.
About the Speaker:
Dr. Yongjun Chen He earned his undergraduate degree in manufacturing, master’s in metallurgy and doctoral degree in materials science and engineering in China. He has 46 scientific papers to his credit, and led or contributed to 17 patents. He is currently a postdoctoral research scientist in the ERC, after gaining experience in earlier postdoctoral research positions in Europe in Norway and England, and in the US at University of Nevada – Las Vegas.
