Magnesium Bio Materials

Magnesium bio-materials are biodegradable metals for implantable applications, with density and elastic modulus close to bone. Corrosion-controlled resorption, alloy design, surface coatings and control of hydrogen evolution are key research areas. The aim is timely load transfer followed by safe dissolution without toxic by-products.

Committees

  • Working Group

    Magnesium-Organic Materials

    Committee members: 36
    Chair
    Prof. Dr. Frank Witte
    Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin