Surface engineering of metals: techniques, characterizations and applications

M Ramezani, Z Mohd Ripin, T Pasang, CP Jiang - Metals, 2023 - mdpi.com
This paper presents a comprehensive review of recent advancements in surface
engineering of metals, encompassing techniques, characterization methods and …

Metal ions: The unfading stars of bone regeneration—From bone metabolism regulation to biomaterial applications

Y Luo, H Liu, Y Zhang, Y Liu, S Liu, X Liu… - Biomaterials Science, 2023 - pubs.rsc.org
In recent years, bone regeneration has emerged as a remarkable field that offers promising
guidance for treating bone-related diseases, such as bone defects, bone infections, and …

Nanotechnology development in surgical applications: recent trends and developments

F Abaszadeh, MH Ashoub, G Khajouie… - European journal of …, 2023 - Springer
This paper gives a detailed analysis of nanotechnology's rising involvement in numerous
surgical fields. We investigate the use of nanotechnology in orthopedic surgery …

Recent Advances in Antibacterial Coatings to Combat Orthopedic Implant-Associated Infections

S Akay, A Yaghmur - Molecules, 2024 - mdpi.com
Implant-associated infections (IAIs) represent a major health burden due to the complex
structural features of biofilms and their inherent tolerance to antimicrobial agents and the …

Citric acid fine-tuned silk fibroin/silver nanocomposite coating affords biomimetic, infection-defensive and pro-healing/osteo-angiogenic microenvironments for …

T Bai, A Thakur, Y Zheng, W Liu, L Wang, M Chen… - Applied Materials …, 2024 - Elsevier
Prosthesis implant failures owing to recalcitrant bacterial infections and unsatisfactory
biointegration remains a formidable challenge in orthopedic clinics. A fascinating solution is …

Influence of Topography and Composition of Commercial Titanium Dental Implants on Cell Adhesion of Human Gingiva-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells: An In Vitro …

V Campos-Bijit, NC Inostroza, R Orellana… - International Journal of …, 2023 - mdpi.com
The topography and composition of dental implant surfaces directly impact mesenchymal
cell adhesion, proliferation, and differentiation, crucial aspects of achieving …

Challenges and Pitfalls of Research Designs Involving Magnesium-Based Biomaterials: An Overview

N Hassan, T Krieg, A Kopp, AD Bach… - International Journal of …, 2024 - mdpi.com
Magnesium-based biomaterials hold remarkable promise for various clinical applications,
offering advantages such as reduced stress-shielding and enhanced bone strengthening …

Enhancing Antibacterial Properties and Biosafety Evaluation of TiO2/Cu Photocatalytic Coatings Through Suspension Flame Spraying

C Wang, X Feng, Y Dan, Y Liu, H Li - Journal of Thermal Spray Technology, 2024 - Springer
This paper describes the preparation of TiO2/Cu photocatalytic coatings using the
suspension flame spraying technique. The composite coatings maintain the metallography …

Fibronectin Conformations after Electrodeposition onto 316L Stainless Steel Substrates Enhanced Early-Stage Osteoblasts' Adhesion but Affected Their Behavior

S Alfonsi, P Karunathasan… - Journal of Functional …, 2023 - mdpi.com
The implantation of metallic orthopedic prostheses is increasingly common due to an aging
population and accidents. There is a real societal need to implement new metal implants …

Optical Characterization of Materials for Precision Reference Spheres for Use with Structured Light Sensors

P Zapico, V Meana, E Cuesta, S Mateos - Materials, 2023 - mdpi.com
Traditionally, 3D digitizing sensors have been based on contact measurement. Given the
disadvantages of this type of measurement, non-contact sensors such as structured light …