Tantalum (Ta) oxides and their coatings have been proved to increase their applications in
the biomedical fields by improving osseointegration and wear resistance. In this study, Ta …

It is increasingly popular for titanium and its alloys to be utilized as the medical implants.
However, their bio-inert nature and lack of antibacterial ability limit their applications. In this …

In order to enhance the antibacterial property of titanium implant without inducing obvious
cytotoxicity, the combination of Ag nanolayer and micro/nano surface structure was …

Multifunctional interfaces that promote endothelialisation, suppress the viability of smooth
muscle cells (SMCs), prevent the adhesion and activation of platelets, while demonstrating …

Overcoming postimplantation infections is considered as a major challenge in medicine,
where continuous efforts have been invested in developing bactericidal functional coatings …

Abstract Titanium (IV) oxide (TiO 2) and zirconium (IV) oxide (ZrO 2) are well-known
materials for their biocompatibility, hydrophilicity, antimicrobial activity, and excellent …

Titanium (Ti) and its alloys have been widely used in clinics for years. However, their bio-
inert surface challenges application in patients with compromised surgical conditions …

The application of titanium as medical implants is limited to a certain extent due to its
insufficient corrosion resistance, biological activity, and antibacterial ability. In this work, a …

Calcium (Ca), as one of the main elements of human bone, can effectively promote cell
differentiation and improve cell viability. In addition, Cu2+ also has the function of broad …

To endow percutaneous implants with improved skin integration and antibacterial activity,
microporous TiO2 coatings doped with different doses of Cu2+ (0–1.93 wt%) were directly …