Bio-inspired flexible electronics for smart E-skin

B Nie, S Liu, Q Qu, Y Zhang, M Zhao, J Liu - Acta Biomaterialia, 2022 - Elsevier
Abstract “Learning from nature” provides endless inspiration for scientists to invent new
materials and devices. Here, we review state-of-the-art technologies in flexible electronics …

Photopolymerization of bio-based polymers in a biomedical engineering perspective

I Chiulan, EB Heggset, SI Voicu… - …, 2021 - ACS Publications
Photopolymerization is an effective method to covalently cross-link polymer chains that can
be shaped into several biomedical products and devices. Additionally, polymerization …

[HTML][HTML] Magnesium surface-activated 3D printed porous PEEK scaffolds for in vivo osseointegration by promoting angiogenesis and osteogenesis

X Wei, W Zhou, Z Tang, H Wu, Y Liu, H Dong, N Wang… - Bioactive materials, 2023 - Elsevier
Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) has been an alternative material for titanium in bone defect
repair, but its clinical application is limited by its poor osseointegration. In this study, a …

Low-cost cranioplasty—a systematic review of 3D printing in medicine

W Czyżewski, J Jachimczyk, Z Hoffman, M Szymoniuk… - Materials, 2022 - mdpi.com
The high cost of biofabricated titanium mesh plates can make them out of reach for hospitals
in low-income countries. To increase the availability of cranioplasty, the authors of this work …

Additive manufacturing of polyetheretherketone and its composites: A review

JN Francis, I Banerjee, A Chugh… - Polymer Composites, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) is a high‐performance plastic with favorable physical,
mechanical, chemical, and biological properties for various industrial applications. Most …

Surface modifications of high-performance polymer polyetheretherketone (PEEK) to improve its biological performance in dentistry

B Pidhatika, VT Widyaya, PC Nalam, YA Swasono… - Polymers, 2022 - mdpi.com
This comprehensive review focuses on polyetheretherketone (PEEK), a synthetic
thermoplastic polymer, for applications in dentistry. As a high-performance polymer, PEEK is …

Bio-inspired hydrogel-polymer brush bi-layered coating dramatically boosting the lubrication and wear-resistance

Q Wei, H Liu, X Zhao, W Zhao, R Xu, S Ma, F Zhou - Tribology International, 2023 - Elsevier
Surface modification is of great significance in improving the interfacial properties of
bioimplants, especially friction and wear of artificial joint materials (eg polyetheretherketone …

[HTML][HTML] Mussel-inspired peptide mimicking: An emerging strategy for surface bioengineering of medical implants

X Chen, Y Gao, Y Wang, G Pan - Smart Materials in Medicine, 2021 - Elsevier
With the massive use of medical implants (eg, metals, polymers and ceramics) in orthopedic
and cardiovascular surgery, surface biomodification of these exogenous biomaterials has …

Surface Modification of Poly (ether ether ketone) by Simple Chemical Grafting of Strontium Chondroitin Sulfate to Improve its Anti‐Inflammation, Angiogenesis …

Z Zheng, L Hu, Y Ge, J Qi, Q Sun, Z Li… - Advanced Healthcare …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Besides inducing osteogenic differentiation, the surface modification of poly (ether ether
ketone)(PEEK) is highly expected to improve its angiogenic activity and reduce the …

Current treatment methods to improve the bioactivity and bonding strength of PEEK for dental application: A systematic review

T Ma, J Zhang, S Sun, W Meng, Y Zhang… - European Polymer Journal, 2023 - Elsevier
Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) is increasingly popular for use in dental applications because
of its excellent chemical stability, biocompatibility, and mechanical qualities. However, its …