A series of open-cell bulk metallic glass foams (BMGFs) with different porosity content from 46% to 75% were successfully fabricated by a space holder technique. Morphologies of the foam, the amorphous nature and mechanical properties were systematically investigated by a combination of scanning electron microscope (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), differential scanning carlorimetry (DSC), and compression test. The BMGFs possess Young's moduli ranging from 4 to 21 GPa and yield strength within 65-231 MPa, matching well with the moduli as well as yield strength of human bones and the predictions from theoretical models. These BMGFs are promising for bio-implant application without significant stress shielding effect. (C) 2013 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
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Southwest Univ, Sch Mat Sci & Engn, Chongqing 400715, Peoples R China
Hong Kong Polytech Univ, Dept Ind & Syst Engn, Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Peoples R ChinaSouthwest Univ, Sch Mat Sci & Engn, Chongqing 400715, Peoples R China
Guo, S. F.
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Liu, Z.
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Liu, Z.
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Chan, K. C.
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Chen, W.
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Chongqing Univ, Natl Engn Res Ctr Magnesium Alloys, Chongqing 400044, Peoples R ChinaSouthwest Univ, Sch Mat Sci & Engn, Chongqing 400715, Peoples R China
Zhang, H. J.
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Yu, P.
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Chongqing Normal Univ, Coll Phys & Elect Engn, Chongqing 400047, Peoples R ChinaSouthwest Univ, Sch Mat Sci & Engn, Chongqing 400715, Peoples R China
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Southwest Univ, Sch Mat Sci & Engn, Chongqing 400715, Peoples R China
Hong Kong Polytech Univ, Dept Ind & Syst Engn, Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Peoples R ChinaSouthwest Univ, Sch Mat Sci & Engn, Chongqing 400715, Peoples R China
Guo, S. F.
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Liu, Z.
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Hong Kong Polytech Univ, Dept Ind & Syst Engn, Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Peoples R ChinaSouthwest Univ, Sch Mat Sci & Engn, Chongqing 400715, Peoples R China
Liu, Z.
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Chan, K. C.
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Hong Kong Polytech Univ, Dept Ind & Syst Engn, Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Peoples R ChinaSouthwest Univ, Sch Mat Sci & Engn, Chongqing 400715, Peoples R China
Chan, K. C.
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Chen, W.
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Chen, W.
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Yu, P.
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