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Temporary implants based on controlled corrosion of metals are currently investigated as biodegradable metals. Intended corrosion of implants is a paradigm-changing approach in biomaterial sciences. This chapter will provide a comprehensive overview on historic approaches to biodegradable metals and will discuss current research and challenges in this novel field of biomaterial sciences.
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Witte, F., Eliezer, A. (2012). Biodegradable Metals. In: Eliaz, N. (eds) Degradation of Implant Materials. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-3942-4_5
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