BIOCOMPATIBILITY ASSESMENT OF AZ91D/TCP Mg METAL MATRIX COMPOSITE

Abstract

The present work explores the novel AZ91D/TCP degradable composite with the inclusion of biologically essential trace minerals aluminum and zinc. The composites were synthesized by stir casting technique along with inert environment created by argon gas .It is estimated that the degradation products were self-possessed elements that have a functional role within human body, also it would be result in entire material reabsorption and supported to biological and enzymatic procedures. The biocompatibility of experimental AZ91D/2Wt% TCP composite is quantitatively and qualitatively assessed. Cytotoxicity effects of major degradation products are measured when used to L-929 cells in In-vitro.