Dual-functional sulfonated PEEK implants via graphene oxide–mediated BMP-2 gene delivery: enhanced osteogenic and antibacterial performance in vitro [PDF]
Frontiers in MedicineIntroductionPolyetheretherketone (PEEK) is a promising orthopedic implant material due to its bone-mimetic mechanical properties; however, its bioinert surface and susceptibility to bacterial colonization limit its clinical efficacy.
Yueying Pan +9 more
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Crosslinked SPEEK membranes: Mechanical, thermal, and hydrothermal properties [PDF]
Journal of Materials Research, 2012 The thermal and mechanical behavior, the water uptake (WU), and water diffusion coefficient of sulfonated poly(ether ether ketone) (SPEEK)membranes annealed at 180 degrees C for different times were explored by high-resolution thermogravimetric analysis,
Chailan, J +6 more
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Targeting biofilm and virulence in Pseudomonas aeruginosa: AidH@SPEEK as a novel quorum-sensing inhibitor [PDF]
Microbiology SpectrumPseudomonas aeruginosa (PA), a gram-negative opportunistic pathogen, poses severe risks to immunocompromised patients. Conventional antibiotics often fail due to toxicity and resistance, primarily linked to biofilm formation controlled by quorum sensing (
Yiting Liu +5 more
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Polydopamine grafting polyether ether ketone to stabilize growth factor for efficient osteonecrosis repair [PDF]
Scientific ReportsThis study examines the biocompatibility, osteogenic potential, and effectiveness of polyether ether ketone (PEEK) composites for treating osteonecrosis, seeking to establish a theoretical basis for clinical application.
Yi Sun +10 more
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New Modified SPEEK-Based Proton Exchange Membranes. [PDF]
Polymers (Basel)A decarbonized society demands cleaner and sustainable energy sources based on well-established or emerging technologies with the potential to make a significant contribution to energy storage and conversion, such as batteries, fuel cells and water and/or CO2 electrolyzers.
Teixeira FC, Teixeira APS, Rangel CM.
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The ability of SPEEK to promote the proliferation and osteogenic differentiation of BMSCs on PEEK surfaces [PDF]
HeliyonTo investigate the ability of sulfonated polyetheretherketone (SPEEK) to promote the proliferation and osteogenic differentiation of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) and compare the effects of different degrees of sulfonation (DS), SPEEK was ...
Shuang Wang +5 more
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Electrochemical Detection of Dopamine at Fe3O4/SPEEK Modified Electrode [PDF]
Molecules, 2021 Reported here is the design of an electrochemical sensor for dopamine (DA) based on a screen print carbon electrode modified with a sulphonated polyether ether ketone-iron (III) oxide composite (SPCE-Fe3O4/SPEEK). L.
Mogomotsi N. Ranku +2 more
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Simultaneously Promoting Proton Conductivity and Mechanical Stability of SPEEK Membrane by Incorporating Porous g–C3N4 [PDF]
MembranesProton exchange membranes are widely used in environmentally friendly applications such as fuel cells and electrochemical hydrogen compression. In these applications, an ideal proton exchange membrane should have both excellent proton conductivity and ...
Xiaoyao Wang, Benbing Shi
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Influence of Pyrolysis Parameters on the Performance of CMSM [PDF]
, 2009 Carbon hollow fiber membranes have been prepared by pyrolysis of a P84/S-PEEK blend. Proximate analysis of the precursor was performed using thermogravimetry (TGA), and a carbon yield of approximately 40% can be obtained.
Campo, Marta C. +5 more
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Nanomaterials, 2022 A successful electrochemical study of copper oxide nanoparticles (CuO NPs), sulfonated poly (ether ether ketone) polymer (SPEEK), and sulfonated polyether ether ketone-copper oxide (SPEEK/CuO) nanocomposite on bare gold electrodes was conducted.
Omolola E. Fayemi +3 more
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