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State of Art and Perspective of Calcium Phosphate-Based Coatings Coupled with Bioactive Compounds for Orthopedic Applications

Nanomaterials
The aim of this review is to investigate the possibility of fabricating coatings functionalized with bioactive molecules. These coatings are interesting when applied to biomedical devices, particularly in the orthopedic field. In fact, the application of
Matteo Montesissa, Viviana Tommasini, Katia Rubini, Marco Boi, Nicola Baldini, Elisa Boanini   +5 more
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Exploring multielement nanogranular coatings to forestall implant-related infections

Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology, 2023
IntroductionAs we approach the post-antibiotic era, the development of innovative antimicrobial strategies that carry out their activities through non-specific mechanisms could limit the onset and spread of drug resistance.
Marta Bottagisio, Vincenzo Balzano, Luca Ciambriello, Laura Rosa, Giuseppe Talò, Arianna B. Lovati, Elena De Vecchi, Luca Gavioli   +7 more
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UiO‐66 metal–organic frameworks in biomedicine: From structural tunability to bioimaging, photodiagnostics, and photodynamic cancer therapy

FEBS Open Bio, EarlyView.
UiO‐66(Zr) metal–organic frameworks are chemically stable, biocompatible, and highly tunable nanomaterials. Their modular structure enables controlled drug delivery, multimodal bioimaging, and light‐activated photodynamic therapy, supporting integrated diagnostic and therapeutic (theranostic) applications in cancer and biomedical research.
Veronika Huntošová, Grigorii Rakhalskii, Miroslav Almáši   +2 more
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HVOF-sprayed HAp/S53P4 BG composite coatings on an AZ31 alloy for potential applications in temporary implants

Journal of Magnesium and Alloys
Bioactive thermal spray coatings produced via high-velocity oxygen fuel spray (HVOF) from hydroxyapatite (HAp) and bioactive glasses (BG) have the potential to be employed on temporary implants due to the ability of both HAp and BG to dissolve and ...
Carlos A. Poblano-Salas, John Henao, Astrid L. Giraldo-Betancur, Paola Forero-Sossa, Diego German Espinosa-Arbelaez, Jorge A. González-Sánchez, Luis R. Dzib-Pérez, Susana T. Estrada-Moo, Idelfonso E. Pech-Pech   +8 more
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Polydopamine-Coated Alginate Microgels: Process Optimization and In Vitro Validation

Journal of Functional Biomaterials, 2022
In the last decade, alginate-based microgels have gained relevant interest as three-dimensional analogues of extracellular matrix, being able to support cell growth and functions. In this study, core-shell microgels were fabricated by self-polymerization
Iriczalli Cruz-Maya, Simona Zuppolini, Mauro Zarrelli, Elisabetta Mazzotta, Anna Borriello, Cosimino Malitesta, Vincenzo Guarino   +6 more
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Extrusion‐Based Additive Manufacturing of Advanced Ceramics: Strengthening Mechanisms and Process Optimization Review

Advanced Engineering Materials, EarlyView.
This review comprehensively evaluates extrusion‐based additive manufacturing for advanced ceramics, detailing feedstock options and key process parameters. By critically addressing defect mechanisms like porosity and cracking, the work highlights optimization strategies through machine learning and advanced postprocessing.
Meisam Bakhtiari, Mohammad Hadi Sheikh‐Ansari, Avinash Borgaonkar, Mehran Dadkhah, Abdollah Saboori   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Magnesium‐Based Transient Bioelectronics, Bio‐Optics and Bio‐Scaffolds

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
This paper reviews the state of the art and recent advances in magnesium‐based thin‐film, foils, and scaffolds for applications in transient bio‐optics, bioelectronics and tissue engineering. The design principles, fabrication methods, material properties, and integration strategies are discussed in detail.
Massimo Mariello, Yves Leterrier
wiley   +1 more source

Electrostatically‐Stabilized PEG‐Free Lipid Nanoparticles for Systemic Nucleic Acid Delivery

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
This work describes non‐PEGylated layered lipid nanoparticles (nonPEG LLNPs), a gene delivery platform that improves upon standard PEGylated LNPs via electrostatic adsorption of charged polymers. nonPEG LLNPs maintain colloidal stability under biological stresses, enhance circulation time, and mitigate accelerated blood clearance and hepatic ...
Namita Nabar, Deeksha Kumaresh, Eduardo Nombera Bueno, Mae Pryor, Paula T. Hammond   +4 more
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Adhesive Bioactive Coatings Inspired by Sea Life [PDF]

Langmuir, 2016
Inspired by nature, in particular by the marine mussels adhesive proteins (MAPs) and by the tough brick-and-mortar nacre-like structure, novel multilayered films are prepared in the present work. Organic-inorganic multilayered films, with an architecture similar to nacre based on bioactive glass nanoparticles (BG), chitosan, and hyaluronic acid ...
Rego, Sónia J., Vale, A. C., Luz, Gisela Andreia Monteiro, Mano, J. F., Alves, N. M.   +4 more
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Biodegradable and Biocompatible Functional Polymers for Biomedical Applications

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
Biodegradable and biocompatible functional polymers integrate electrical, mechanical, and stimuli‐responsive functionalities while enabling programmed degradation under physiological conditions. This review introduces recent advances in conductive, shape‐memory, self‐healing, photocurable, and adhesive polymer systems, emphasizing material design ...
Won Bae Han, Shuvra Mondal, Sungkeun Han, Chan‐Hwi Eom, Venkata Ramesh Naganaboina, Suk‐Won Hwang   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source