[HTML][HTML] A review of techniques for the application of bioactive coatings on metal-based implants to achieve controlled release of active ingredients

KA Kravanja, M Finšgar - Materials & Design, 2022 - Elsevier
Metallic implants have the disadvantage of being insufficiently biologically active despite
their good mechanical properties and general affordability. Therefore, their bone growth at …

Sol-gel derived hydroxyapatite coatings for titanium implants: A review

A Jaafar, C Hecker, P Árki, Y Joseph - Bioengineering, 2020 - mdpi.com
With the growing demands for bone implant therapy, titanium (Ti) and its alloys are
considered as appropriate choices for the load-bearing bone implant substitutes. However …

WO3–based photocatalysts: A review on synthesis, performance enhancement and photocatalytic memory for environmental applications

O Samuel, MHD Othman, R Kamaludin… - Ceramics …, 2022 - Elsevier
A significant drawback of the traditional photocatalysts such as titanium dioxide (TiO 2) is
their inability to absorb visible light from the solar spectrum due to their wide band gap …

Synthesis approach-dependent antiviral properties of silver nanoparticles and nanocomposites

J Jeevanandam, S Krishnan, YS Hii, S Pan… - Journal of nanostructure …, 2022 - Springer
Numerous viral infections are common among humans, and some can lead to death. Even
though conventional antiviral agents are beneficial in eliminating viral infections, they may …

Application of titanium dioxide for the photocatalytic degradation of macro-and micro-plastics: a review

I Nabi, F Ahmad, L Zhang - Journal of Environmental Chemical …, 2021 - Elsevier
The advancement in industries and modern technology has been escorted by an expansion
in the utilization of chemicals to obtain plastic-based products. Increased plastic production …

Developments in the application of nano materials for photovoltaic solar cell design, based on industry 4.0 integration scheme

R Mouchou, T Laseinde, TC Jen, K Ukoba - … and Energy, July 25-29, 2021 …, 2021 - Springer
Nano materials now have vast relevance and application in product design, such as power
generation systems. This paper focuses on ongoing research involving Nickel Oxide …

Towards the hydrogen economy—A review of the parameters that influence the efficiency of alkaline water electrolyzers

AL Santos, MJ Cebola, DMF Santos - Energies, 2021 - mdpi.com
Environmental issues make the quest for better and cleaner energy sources a priority.
Worldwide, researchers and companies are continuously working on this matter, taking one …

Advances in multifunctional bioactive coatings for metallic bone implants

MP Nikolova, MD Apostolova - Materials, 2022 - mdpi.com
To fix the bone in orthopedics, it is almost always necessary to use implants. Metals provide
the needed physical and mechanical properties for load-bearing applications. Although …

Advances in ion-doping of Ca-Mg silicate bioceramics for bone tissue engineering

A Namdar, E Salahinejad - Coordination Chemistry Reviews, 2023 - Elsevier
The use of bioceramics as hard tissue substitutes is extensive due to their excellent
biocompatible and osteogenic behaviors. Among various bioceramics, Ca-Mg silicates are …

Protective Face Mask Filter Capable of Inactivating SARS-CoV-2, and Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus and Staphylococcus epidermidis

M Martí, A Tuñón-Molina, FL Aachmann, Y Muramoto… - Polymers, 2021 - mdpi.com
Face masks have globally been accepted to be an effective protective tool to prevent
bacterial and viral transmission, especially against indoor aerosol transmission. However …