Published in Journal of Industrial Engineering and Robotics, Volume 4, Number 4
Written by IUGA Ana-Cristina
Scientific coordinators: Alexandra BANU

Metallic biomaterials are used in various applications in the most important medical fields, such as orthopedics, dentistry and cardiovascular surgery. The main metallic biomaterials used in the human body are stainless steels, cobalt-based alloys (Co) and titanium-based alloys (Ti). Titanium and its alloys are of greater interest in medical applications because they have the necessary characteristics for implant materials, namely, good mechanical properties (modulus of elasticity lower than stainless steel alloys or CoCr alloys, fatigue strength, high strength to corrosion), high biocompatibility. The aim of this essay is to describe and compare the main characteristics (mechanical properties, corrosion resistance and biocompatibility) for the latest research on non-toxic titanium alloy biomaterials used in various medical applications

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