[HTML][HTML] Bioactive coating provides antimicrobial protection through immunomodulation and phage therapeutics

KZ Wu, Z Le, B Myint, B Chan, L Liu, H Huang… - Materials Today Bio, 2024 - Elsevier
Medical implant-associated infections (IAI) is a growing threat to patients undergoing
implantation surgery. IAI prevention typically relies on medical implants endowed with …

[HTML][HTML] Staphylococcus aureus surface attachment selectively influences tolerance against charged antibiotics

A Hayles, R Bright, NH Nguyen, VK Truong… - Acta Biomaterialia, 2024 - Elsevier
The threat of infection during implant placement surgery remains a considerable burden for
millions of patients worldwide. To combat this threat, clinicians employ a range of anti …

[HTML][HTML] Nanotextured titanium inhibits bacterial activity and supports cell growth on 2D and 3D substrate: A co-culture study

MI Ishak, RC Delint, X Liu, W Xu, PM Tsimbouri… - Biomaterials …, 2024 - Elsevier
Medical implant-associated infections pose a significant challenge to modern medicine, with
aseptic loosening and bacterial infiltration being the primary causes of implant failure. While …

[HTML][HTML] Optimizing alkaline hydrothermal treatment for biomimetic smart metallic orthopedic and dental implants

H Hadady, A Alam, I Khurana, I Mutreja… - Journal of Materials …, 2024 - Springer
Orthopedic and dental implant failure continues to be a significant concern due to localized
bacterial infections. Previous studies have attempted to improve implant surfaces by …

[HTML][HTML] Damage Behavior with Atomic Force Microscopy on Anti-Bacterial Nanostructure Arrays

J Wood, R Bright, D Palms, D Barker, K Vasilev - Nanomaterials, 2024 - mdpi.com
The atomic force microscope is a versatile tool for assessing the topography, friction, and
roughness of a broad spectrum of surfaces, encompassing anti-bacterial nanostructure …

Low Temperature Hydrothermal Titanium Oxide Nanosurfaces for Functional Applications

J Morel - 2024 - unsworks.unsw.edu.au
Titanium is a widely used metal, playing a significant role in key industries such as
aerospace and biomedical devices. While the properties of titanium are highly adaptable …