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New Perspectives on Zirconia Composites as Biomaterials

TitleNew Perspectives on Zirconia Composites as Biomaterials
Publication TypeArticolo su Rivista peer-reviewed
Year of Publication2021
AuthorsMagnani, G., Fabbri Paride, Leoni Enrico, Salernitano E., and Mazzanti Francesca
JournalJournal of Composites Science
Volume5
Issue9
Pagination244
Date PublishedJan-09-2021
ISSN2504477X
Abstract

Zirconia–alumina composites couple the high toughness of zirconia with the peculiar properties of alumina, i.e., hardness, wear, and chemical resistance, so they are considered promising materials for orthopedic and dental implants. The design of high performance zirconia composites needs to consider different aspects, such as the type and amount of stabilizer and the sintering process, that affect the mechanics of toughening and, hence, the mechanical properties. In this study, several stabilizers (Y2 O3, CuO, Ta2 O5, and CeO2 ) were tested together with different sintering processes to analyze the in situ toughening mechanism induced by the tetragonal–monoclinic (t–m) transformation of zirconia. One of the most important outcomes is the comprehension of the opposite effect played by the grain size and the tetragonality of the zirconia lattice on mechanical properties, such as fracture toughness and bending strength. These results allow for the design of materials with customized properties and open new perspectives for the development of high-performance zirconia composites for orthopedic implants with high hydrothermal resistance. Moreover, a near-net shape forming process based on the additive manufacturing technology of digital light processing (DLP) was also studied to produce ceramic dental implants with a new type of resin–ceramic powder mixture. This represents a new frontier in the development of zirconia composites thanks to the possibility to obtain a customized component with limited consumption of material and reduced machining costs. © 2021 by the authors. Licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland.

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URLhttps://www.mdpi.com/2504-477X/5/9/244https://www.mdpi.com/2504-477X/5/9/244/pdf
DOI10.3390/jcs5090244
Short TitleJ. Compos. Sci.
Citation Key9280