Biomaterials for drug delivery and human applications

P Trucillo - Materials, 2024 - mdpi.com
Biomaterials embody a groundbreaking paradigm shift in the field of drug delivery and
human applications. Their versatility and adaptability have not only enriched therapeutic …

Poly-Ether-Ether-Ketone (PEEK) Biomaterials and Composites: Challenges, Progress, and Opportunities

J Molinar-Díaz, AJ Parsons, I Ahmed, NA Warrior… - Polymer …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) is a lightweight, bioinert, high-performance thermoplastic that
is beginning to see clinical use in orthopedic applications. PEEK outperforms conventional …

Construction of multifunctional zinc ion sustained-release biocoating on the surface of carbon fiber reinforced polyetheretherketone with enhanced anti-inflammatory …

S Zhao, W Dong, Y Wang, X Zhou, J Jiang… - … Applied Materials & …, 2023 - ACS Publications
Current treatments of carbon fiber-reinforced polyetheretherketone (CFRPEEK) as
orthopedic implants remain unsatisfactory due to the bioinert surface. The …

[HTML][HTML] Revolutionizing Dental Polymers: The Versatility and Future Potential of Polyetheretherketone in Restorative Dentistry

N Taymour, A Abd El-Fattah, S Kandil, AE Fahmy… - Polymers, 2024 - mdpi.com
Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) has emerged as a revolutionary material in modern dentistry
because of its unique combination of mechanical strength, biocompatibility, and versatility …

[HTML][HTML] The use of natural minerals as reinforcements in mineral-reinforced polymers: a review of current developments and prospects

A Fajdek-Bieda, A Wróblewska - Polymers, 2024 - mdpi.com
Natural minerals play a key role in the burgeoning field of mineral-reinforced polymers,
providing an important element in strengthening and toughening the properties of composite …

State-of-the-art polyetheretherketone three-dimensional printing and multifunctional modification for dental implants

M Chen, M Ren, Y Shi, X Liu, H Wei - Frontiers in Bioengineering and …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) is a high-performance thermoplastic polymer with an elastic
modulus close to that of the jawbone. PEEK has the potential to become a new dental …

[HTML][HTML] Sand blasting for hydrophobic surface generation in polymers: Experimental and machine learning approaches

E Oranli, C Ma, N Gungoren, AH Astaraee… - Applied Surface Science …, 2024 - Elsevier
Wettability is a crucial surface feature of polymers due to their numerous interaction-destined
applications. This study focuses on the application of sand blasting process for investigating …

Methods to improve antibacterial properties of PEEK: A review

I Uysal, A Tezcaner, Z Evis - Biomedical Materials, 2024 - iopscience.iop.org
As a thermoplastic and bioinert polymer, polyether ether ketone (PEEK) serves as spine
implants, femoral stems, cranial implants, and joint arthroplasty implants due to its …

Improving surface properties of PEEK for dental applications by using piranha solution

MA Alsmael… - International Journal of …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Background.“Polyetheretherketone (PEEK)” is a biocompatible, high‐strength polymer that
is well‐suited for use in dental applications due to its unique properties. However, achieving …

PEEK surface treatment on surface roughness and bond integrity to composite resin utilizing Er: YAG, Rosebengal activated by PDT, and aluminum trioxide particles

WMS Alqahtani, NS Abdul, K Aslam, A Alanazi… - Photodiagnosis and …, 2023 - Elsevier
Aims To evaluate the impact of conditioning protocols, aluminum trioxide (Al 2 O 3), Er: YAG
laser (EYL), and Rosebengal (RB), on the surface roughness (Ra) and shear bond strength …