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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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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]
PolymersA 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, Fatima +2 more
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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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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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Materials Today Bio, 2023 Due to its superior mechanical properties and chemical stability, Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) has emerged as an alternative to conventional metal implants. However, the bio-inertness of PEEK's surface has limited its applications. Ambient sulfonation has
Slila Chayanun +4 more
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Medžiagotyra, 2015 The proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) is a type of modern power, but the traditional proton exchange membranes (PEM) of PEMFC are limited by high methanol permeability and water uptake.
Xiaomin GAO, Yonghua LIU, Jinlong LI
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Bioactive Materials, 2021 The host immune response effecting on biomaterials is critical to determine implant fates and bone regeneration property. Bone marrow stem cells (BMSCs) derived exosomes (Exos) contain multiple biosignal molecules and have been demonstrated to exhibit ...
Lei Fan +11 more
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Nanomaterials, 2018 The zeolitic imidazolate frameworks (ZIFs) ZIF-8, ZIF-67, and a Zn/Co bimetallic mixture (ZMix) were synthesized and used as fillers in the preparation of composite sulfonated poly(ether ether ketone) (SPEEK) membranes.
Arturo Barjola +4 more
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