Surface modification techniques of titanium and titanium alloys for biomedical orthopaedics applications: A review

X Han, J Ma, A Tian, Y Wang, Y Li, B Dong… - Colloids and Surfaces B …, 2023 - Elsevier
Biomedical alloys have an important share in orthopedic applications. Among them, titanium
and its titanium alloys are widely used as implant materials because of their excellent …

Potential antibacterial mechanism of silver nanoparticles and the optimization of orthopedic implants by advanced modification technologies

Y Qing, L Cheng, R Li, G Liu, Y Zhang… - International journal …, 2018 - Taylor & Francis
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 …

Surface treatments on titanium implants via nanostructured ceria for antibacterial and anti-inflammatory capabilities

X Li, M Qi, X Sun, MD Weir, FR Tay, TW Oates, B Dong… - Acta biomaterialia, 2019 - Elsevier
Peri-implantitis is the most common risk factor for dental implant failure. Nanostructured
ceria (nano-CeO 2) has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial functions, and different shapes …

[HTML][HTML] Antimicrobial properties of the Ag, Cu nanoparticle system

X Fan, LH Yahia, E Sacher - Biology, 2021 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary The antimicrobial properties of Ag and Cu nanoparticles, their mixtures
and their alloys, are reviewed. Abstract Microbes, including bacteria and fungi, easily form …

[HTML][HTML] Visible-light active titanium dioxide nanomaterials with bactericidal properties

C Liao, Y Li, SC Tjong - Nanomaterials, 2020 - mdpi.com
This article provides an overview of current research into the development, synthesis,
photocatalytic bacterial activity, biocompatibility and cytotoxic properties of various visible …

[HTML][HTML] Antibacterial surface treatment for orthopaedic implants

J Gallo, M Holinka, CS Moucha - International journal of molecular …, 2014 - mdpi.com
It is expected that the projected increased usage of implantable devices in medicine will
result in a natural rise in the number of infections related to these cases. Some patients are …

A review of TiO2 NTs on Ti metal: Electrochemical synthesis, functionalization and potential use as bone implants

NK Awad, SL Edwards, YS Morsi - Materials Science and Engineering: C, 2017 - Elsevier
Degenerative diseases of bone such as osteoarthritis and osteoporosis can lead to bone
fractures and immobility, compromising quality of life. Titanium (Ti)-based implants have …

The race for the optimal antimicrobial surface: perspectives and challenges related to plasma electrolytic oxidation coating for titanium-based implants

RC Costa, BE Nagay, C Dini, MHR Borges… - Advances in Colloid and …, 2023 - Elsevier
Plasma electrolytic oxidation (PEO) is a low-cost, structurally reliable, and environmentally
friendly surface modification method for orthopedic and dental implants. This technique is …

A review on recent developments in structural modification of TiO2 for food packaging applications

P Kodithuwakku, DR Jayasundara, I Munaweera… - Progress in Solid State …, 2022 - Elsevier
Structural modification of titanium dioxide has offered a novel template to develop advanced
functional materials which demonstrate visible light photocatalytic activity. There had been …

Metal-based antibacterial substrates for biomedical applications

F Paladini, M Pollini, A Sannino, L Ambrosio - Biomacromolecules, 2015 - ACS Publications
The interest in nanotechnology and the growing concern for the antibiotic resistance
demonstrated by many microorganisms have recently stimulated many efforts in designing …