Dual Zr and N plasma ion implantation were conducted on AZ91 magnesium alloy.
Zr and N implanted AZ91 (Zr-N-implanted AZ91) showed good corrosion resistance.
Zr-N-implanted AZ91 exhibited enhanced antimicrobial activity.
Zr-N-implanted AZ91 was shown to ehance the attachment, proliferation, differentiation of co-cultured MG-63.
Zr-N-implanted AZ91 was shown to promote osseointegration.