Metallic materials have been extensively applied in clinical practice due to their unique
mechanical properties and durability. Recent years have witnessed broad interests and …

The risk of bacterial colonization of abiotic surfaces of biomedical devices poses important
challenges for the pharmaceutical and biomaterials science fields. In this scenario …

Zinc-based biometal is expected to become a new generation of biodegradable implants.
Due to its antibacterial and biocompatibility in vivo, zinc metals is recently considered to be …

Inspired by mussels' byssus with remarkable adhesive power that is neither degraded nor
deformed in the marine environment, dopamine coating has emerged as an option for …

In recent years, continuous and stable antibacterial ability has received extensive attention
in the field of antibacterial composite materials. The researchers expect a kind of …

The development of functional scaffolds with improved osteogenic potential is important for
successful bone formation and mineralization in bone tissue engineering. In this study, we …

Implant-associated infections, which are normally induced by microbial adhesion and
subsequent biofilm formation, are a major cause of morbidity and mortality. Therefore …

Environments with high reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels, which are common in
patients with diseases such as diabetes, periodontitis, and osteoporosis, impair the …

Bacterial infection is a serious challenge in the treatment of open bone defects, and reliance
on antibiotic therapy may contribute to the emergence of drug-resistant bacteria. To solve …

We investigated the possibility of enhancing hydroxyapatite (HA) bioactivity by co-
substituting it with zinc and silver. Zn–Ag–HA nanoparticles were synthesized by using the …