Promoting osteoblast proliferation and differentiation on functionalized and laser treated titanium substrate using hydroxyapatite/β-tricalcium phosphate/silver …

B Rahnejat, NH Nemati, SK Sadrnezhaad… - Materials Chemistry and …, 2023 - Elsevier
In the present study, a novel composite coating consisting of nano-silver (nAg) with an
association of hydroxyapatite (HA)-β-tricalcium phosphate (β-TCP) particles was developed …

Electrochemical evaluation of AZ31 Mg alloy in corrosion protection of titanium silicon oxide from Earle's solution

M Kalaiyarasan, N Rajendran - New Journal of Chemistry, 2023 - pubs.rsc.org
Magnesium alloys have excellent biocompatibility and good mechanical properties and
therefore serve as promising materials for use in orthopedic applications. However, the …

Insight into the interactions of albumin with TiO2 nanomaterials and calcium phosphate-based biomaterials by kinetic adsorption and spectroscopic studies

I Erceg, V Strasser, N Somers, M Jurković… - Journal of molecular …, 2023 - Elsevier
Among key factors determining the fate of biomaterials in vivo are their interactions with
blood serum proteins, which can lead to either successful integration or rejection …

Precipitation at Room Temperature as a Fast and Versatile Method for Calcium Phosphate/TiO2 Nanocomposites Synthesis

I Erceg, A Selmani, A Gajović, B Radatović, S Šegota… - Nanomaterials, 2021 - mdpi.com
The constantly growing need for advanced bone regeneration materials has motivated the
development of calcium phosphates (CaPs) composites with a different metal or metal-oxide …

New method for the protection and restoration of calcareous cultural heritage stones by polyelectrolytes and hydroxyapatite nanocrystals

IT Hafez, G Biskos - Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, 2021 - Elsevier
We have investigated the feasibility of a new two-step protocol for the restoration of marbles.
The process employs a polyelectrolyte multilayer film that enhances the chemical affinity …

Influence of Biomacromolecules on Calcium Phosphate Formation on TiO2 Nanomaterials

I Erceg, M Dutour Sikirić - Minerals, 2022 - mdpi.com
Calcium phosphates (CaP) composites with biomacromolecules and/or nanomaterials have
recently emerged as a potential solution to improve the poor mechanical properties and …

Can Differently Stabilized Silver Nanoparticles Modify Calcium Phosphate Precipitation?

S Inkret, M Ćurlin, K Smokrović, N Kalčec, N Peranić… - Materials, 2023 - mdpi.com
Calcium phosphates (CaPs) composites with silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) attract attention
as a possible alternative to conventional approaches to combating orthopedic implant …

Impact of TiO2 nanomaterials with different morphologies and their calcium phosphate composites on hemostasis and immunocompatibility

M Milić, K Ilić, I Erceg, D Domazet Jurašin… - Bulletin of materials …, 2023 - Springer
The increasing use of TiO2 nanomaterials (TiNMs) in bone tissue engineering raises
concerns about their biocompatibility. To date, majority of biological testing was focused on …

Comparison of bovine serum albumin and chitosan effects on calcium phosphate formation in the presence of silver nanoparticles

S Inkret, I Erceg, M Ćurlin, N Kalčec, N Peranić… - RSC …, 2023 - pubs.rsc.org
The precipitation of calcium phosphates (CaPs) in the presence of more than one type of
additive is of interest both from a fundamental point of view and as a possible biomimetic …

CALCIUM PHOSPHATE/TITANATE NANOMATERIAL COMPOSITES FOR BIOMEDICAL APPLICATIONS

I Erceg, M Milić, K Ilić, DD Jurašin, NM Strmečki… - BOOK OF ABSTRACTS - bib.irb.hr
In recent years, calcium phosphates (CaPs) composites with TiO2 nanomaterials (TiNMs)
have emerged as a promising solution to the poor mechanical properties of CaPs based …