Prosthesis-associated infections are one of the main causes of implant failure; thus it is
important to enhance the long-term antibacterial ability of orthopedic implants. Titanium …

To exploit titanium implants with long-term antibacterial property, TiO2 nanotubes were firstly
generated onto titanium substrates via an anodization method, silver nanoparticles were …

Infection of titanium (Ti)‐based orthopedic implants is a growing problem due to the ability of
bacteria to develop a resistance to today's antibiotics. As an attempt to develop a new …

The goal for current orthopedic implant research is to design implants that have not only
good biocompatibility but also antibacterial properties. TiO2 nanotubes (NTs) were …

Surface modification of orthopedic implants using titanium dioxide nanotubes and silver
nanoparticles (SNs) is a promising approach to prevent bacteria adhesion, biofilm formation …

Nanoscale surface modification of titanium-based orthopaedic and dental implants is
routinely applied to augment bioactivity, however, as is the case with other cells, bacterial …

Titania nanotubes loaded with antibiotics can deliver a high concentration of antibiotics
locally at a specific site, thereby providing a promising strategy to prevent implant …

The rapid in situ inhibition of bacterial contamination and subsequent infection without
inducing drug resistance is highly vital for the successful implantation and long-term service …

Bacterial infection of in-dwelling medical devices is a growing problem that cannot be
treated by traditional antibiotics due to the increasing prevalence of antimicrobial resistance …

A versatile strategy to endow biomaterials with long-term antibacterial ability without
compromising the cytocompatibility is highly desirable to combat biomaterial related …