Infection, as a common postoperative complication of orthopedic surgery, is the main reason
leading to implant failure. Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) are considered as a promising …

Orthopaedic and dental implants have become a staple of the medical industry and with an
ageing population and growing culture for active lifestyles, this trend is forecast to continue …

A systematic analysis of results available from in vitro, in vivo and clinical trials on the effects
of biocompatible calcium phosphate (CaP) coatings is presented. An overview of the most …

The biomaterials research domain is a multidisciplinary one and includes various aspects of
materials science, chemistry, physics, biology and medicine. A biomaterial is a non-viable …

The review is focused on the latest achievements in the field of plasma-assisted fabrication
of biocompatible CaP-based coatings for medical implants with the emphasis on the …

It was a physicist, Wolfgang Pauli, who recognized a century ago that “God made the bulk;
the surface was invented by the devil.” And indeed, adjusting the surface properties of …

Titanium (Ti) and its alloys are widely used as orthopedic and dental implants. In this work,
zinc (Zn) was implanted into oxalic acid etched titanium using plasma immersion ion …

The mechanical and biological properties of bone implants need to be optimal to form a
quick and firm connection with the surrounding environment in load bearing applications …

Biomaterials are the most emerging and promising field in total joint arthroplasty (TJA) as
these materials gain their popularity in the ageing population. With steep growth in …

The increasing demand for orthopedic implants has driven the search for materials that
combine strength, biocompatibility, and long lifetime. Compared to stainless steel and Co-Cr …