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Cryogenic Treatment of Biomaterials
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Cryogenic Treatment of Biomaterials
Cryogenic Processing of Biomaterials for Biomedical Applications: Bridging Sustainable Metallurgy and Medicine through Cryogenics
Cryogenic treatment of biomaterials involves exposing materials to extremely low temperatures, typically below –150°C, to enhance their structural and mechanical properties. This process refines the microstructure by transforming retained austenite into martensite, relieving internal stresses, and promoting the formation of fine carbides. In biomaterials such as titanium alloys, stainless steel, and cobalt-chromium alloys, cryogenic treatment can improve wear resistance, hardness, corrosion resistance, and dimensional stability—critical factors for implants and surgical tools. As a result, it offers a promising approach to extending the lifespan and performance of biomedical components used in demanding physiological environments.