Devices for use within the human body must be able to withstand corrosion in a biological environment and endure use for extended periods of time. Magnesium (Mg) has been
heavily investigated as a biodegradable implant material due to its suitable strength, similar elastic modulus to bone, and biocompatibility. The problem with Mg is that the corrosion rate is too high and the material loses mechanical integrity before the tissues have sufficient time to heal. The goal of this
research project was to investigate and fabricate a nanocomposite with a magnesium matrix and corrosion resistant diamond
nano-particles as reinforcement. These nano-particles acted as a barrier to inhibit corrosion and achieved an enhancedvcorrosion rate suitable for biomedical implant applications.
