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The aim is to summarize recent advances in biodegradable metallic materials and their applications as temporary implants.

June 20, 2026Materials & DesignOpen Access

Advances in biodegradable metallic materials and its applications: A comprehensive review

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The aim is to summarize recent advances in biodegradable metallic materials and their applications as temporary implants.
Review of recent literature on Mg, Zn, Fe, and Mo-based alloys.
Assessment of mechanical performance, biocompatibility, and in vivo degradation behaviors.
Analysis of challenges and future directions in biodegradable metallic implants.
Mg alloys show promise for bone repair but face rapid corrosion issues.
Zn alloys offer moderate resorption and antibacterial properties, though their strength is limited.
Fe alloys provide excellent support but decompose too slowly, risking corrosion product retention.

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This review summarizes improvements in biodegradable metallic materials, highlighting their mechanical performance and clinical applications.

Chang et al. (2026) studied this question.

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This review summarizes improvements in biodegradable metallic materials, highlighting their mechanical performance and clinical applications.