Microstructure and surface texture driven improvement in in-vitro response of laser surface processed AZ31B magnesium alloy (open access)

Microstructure and surface texture driven improvement in in-vitro response of laser surface processed AZ31B magnesium alloy

This article explores the effects of laser surface melting on microstructure and surface topography evolution in AZ31B magnesium alloy.
Date: January 19, 2021
Creator: Wu, Tso-Chang; Joshi, Sameehan; Ho, Yee-Hsien; Pantawane, Mangesh V.; Sinha, Subhasis & Dahotre, Narendra B.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Bioresorbable stent to manage congenital heart defects in children (open access)

Bioresorbable stent to manage congenital heart defects in children

This article assembles large, pediatric-sized stents (Ø10 - Ø20 mm) from poly(L-lactide) fibers (DH-BDS) at two thicknesses, 250 µm and 300 µm. DH-BDS exhibiting hoop strength similar to metal stents and demonstrating minimal degradation and strength loss over the first year before completely disappearing within 3 to 4.5 years show promise as a pediatric interventional alternative to current strategies.
Date: March 19, 2021
Creator: Wright, Jamie; Nguyen, Annie; D'Souza, Nandika Anne, 1967-; Forbess, Joseph M.; Nugent, Alan; Reddy, Surenderanath R. Veeram et al.
System: The UNT Digital Library