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Experimental Investigations on Mechanical Properties of AZ31/Eggshell Particle-Based Magnesium Composites
Summary
Eggshell-derived calcium carbonate particles were used as reinforcement in AZ31 magnesium composites fabricated by stir casting, with mechanical testing showing that eggshell particles improved hardness and compressive strength while maintaining biocompatibility. The study explores sustainable, bio-derived fillers as alternatives to synthetic reinforcements in lightweight biomedical implant materials.
Magnesium (AZ31) is an excellent choice for a bionic implant. To enhance biocompatibility, the hardest graphene nanoparticles were reinforced with biocompatible materials. In this paper, biocompatibility composite material is produced by stir-casting nanoshell particles reinforced with various weight percentages (0, 1, 2, 3, and 4 wt. percent) of AZ31 magnesium alloy. To understand the mechanical properties of the composite material, results of which are compared to the base alloy (AZ31) are used. The study mentioned how AZ31 magnesium alloy, reinforced with reinforcing particles, may be used to create implant-related human bone materials. Magnesium alloy reinforced with reinforcing particles is described in the study.
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