Enhancing strength while maintaining low elastic modulus in biomedical Ti-Zr-Nb medium-entropy alloys via aluminum-triggered stress-induced martensitic transformation

Key Points

• Enhanced strength in titanium-zirconium-niobium alloys improves performance, while maintaining low elastic modulus.
• Aluminum-triggered stress-induced martensitic transformation results in significant alterations in alloy properties.
• Analysis includes a focus on mechanical properties relevant to biomedical applications and designs.
• Potential clinical uses are highlighted, with further exploration needed to validate findings in practical settings.