Sustainable Microwave-assisted Casting Route for Orthopedic Plate Implant Fabrication: A Review of Current Status and Future Prospects

Rising need for quality orthopedic plate implants requires more efficient and sustainable manufacturing techniques. Traditional manufacturing routes for these implants includes gravity casting, forging, and powder metallurgy. Such methods often suffer from limitations such as non-uniform microstructures, high energy consumption, prolonged processing times, and environmental concern.…