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Basal-plane stacking fault energies of biodegradable Zn-based alloys: a first-principles study of alloying effects

Chun Chen, Jialin Niu, Hua Huang, Donghui Zhu, Jian Nie, Guangyin Yuan

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Abstract

Generalized stacking fault energies (GSFEs) associated with the basal planes of pure Zn and substitutional Zn47X (X = Li, Mg, Al, Ti, Mn, Fe, Cu or Ag) were investigated by first-principles calculations in combination with climbing-image nudged elastic band (CINEB) methods. The transition elements, including Ti, Mn and Fe, were found to have relatively strong ability to increase the stability of I2 stacking fault by forming strong interatomic bonding with surrounding Zn atoms. To develop biodegradable Zn-based alloys with superior mechanical properties, especially improved creep properties, Ti, Mn or Fe is recommended as a proper alloying element.

Original languageEnglish
Article number131413
Number of pages4
JournalMaterials Letters
Volume309
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 15 Feb 2022

Keywords

  • Biomaterials
  • First-principles calculations
  • Stacking faults
  • Structural
  • Zn-based alloys

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