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Master Thesis Tough but weak: understanding biocorrosion susceptibility of carbide-containing implants
Implant materials fail due to unexpected corrosion upon their implantation in the complex physiological environment of the human body, with detrimental implications to patient health and safety. Key to the development of improved implant materials is an in-depth understanding of the link between material microstructure, surface oxide state, and surface reactivity.
Keywords: Biocorrosion, Implants, Material Failure
see all details in attached PDF
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In this project, we will investigate clinically relevant cobalt-chromium-molybdenum (CCM) alloys used in dental and orthopedic applications for their high load-bearing ability. In thesealloys, nano- to micrometer-sized carbides reside (see right image). Their benefit for the mechanical performance is without doubt, however the role of carbides in the local and macroscopic biocorrosion susceptibility of CCM alloys is still unclear.
In this project, we will investigate clinically relevant cobalt-chromium-molybdenum (CCM) alloys used in dental and orthopedic applications for their high load-bearing ability. In thesealloys, nano- to micrometer-sized carbides reside (see right image). Their benefit for the mechanical performance is without doubt, however the role of carbides in the local and macroscopic biocorrosion susceptibility of CCM alloys is still unclear.
Dr. Martina Cihova
Scientist
Department of Advanced Materials and Surfaces
Electrochemistry at Metallic Surfaces Group
martina.cihova@empa.ch
https://www.empa.ch/web/s202
Dr. Martina Cihova Scientist Department of Advanced Materials and Surfaces Electrochemistry at Metallic Surfaces Group martina.cihova@empa.ch https://www.empa.ch/web/s202
MSc thesis announcement_CCM_updated.pdf
