In vitro degradation of biodegradable polylactic acid/magnesium composites: Relevance of Mg particle shape.

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Results show that the shape of the Mg reinforcing particles plays a crucial role in the degradation rate of PLA/Mg composites, with spherical particles promoting a lower degradation rate than irregular particles, which helps to customize bioabsorbable materials in order to meet the requirements for a specific application and patient.

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2016-03-01
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