[HTML][HTML] Biological applications of copper-containing materials

P Wang, Y Yuan, K Xu, H Zhong, Y Yang, S **… - Bioactive materials, 2021 - Elsevier
Copper is an indispensable trace metal element in the human body, which is mainly
absorbed in the stomach and small intestine and excreted into the bile. Copper is an …

[HTML][HTML] Impressive strides in antibacterial performance amelioration of Ti-based implants via plasma electrolytic oxidation (PEO): A review of the recent advancements

E Nikoomanzari, M Karbasi, WCMA Melo… - Chemical Engineering …, 2022 - Elsevier
Ti and Ti-alloys are widely utilized as suitable biomaterials for implants, since they present
good biocompatibility and mechanical properties. However, they can be an ideal substrate …

Strontium-incorporated bioceramic scaffolds for enhanced osteoporosis bone regeneration

Q Wu, L Hu, R Yan, J Shi, H Gu, Y Deng, R Jiang… - Bone Research, 2022 - nature.com
The restoration of bone defects caused by osteoporosis remains a challenge for surgeons.
Strontium ranelate has been applied in preventative treatment approaches due to the …

A bifunctional hydrogel incorporated with CuS@ MoS2 microspheres for disinfection and improved wound healing

X Zhang, G Zhang, H Zhang, X Liu, J Shi, H Shi… - Chemical Engineering …, 2020 - Elsevier
Recent advances in antibacterial technology has made it possible to obviate the needs for
antibiotics to combat bacterial infection during would healing. However, few current wound …

Antibacterial property and biocompatibility of silver, copper, and zinc in titanium dioxide layers incorporated by one-step micro-arc oxidation: a review

M Shimabukuro - Antibiotics, 2020 - mdpi.com
Titanium (Ti) and its alloys are commonly used in medical devices. However, biomaterial-
associated infections such as peri-implantitis and prosthetic joint infections are devastating …

Electrochemical surface engineering of titanium-based alloys for biomedical application

A Gao, R Hang, L Bai, B Tang, PK Chu - Electrochimica Acta, 2018 - Elsevier
Titanium (Ti) and its alloys are the most widely used materials for biomedical applications,
owing to their good corrosion resistance, mechanical properties, and biocompatibility …

HIF-1α regulates bone homeostasis and angiogenesis, participating in the occurrence of bone metabolic diseases

W Chen, P Wu, F Yu, G Luo, L Qing, J Tang - Cells, 2022 - mdpi.com
In the physiological condition, the skeletal system's bone resorption and formation are in
dynamic balance, called bone homeostasis. However, bone homeostasis is destroyed under …

The race for the optimal antimicrobial surface: perspectives and challenges related to plasma electrolytic oxidation coating for titanium-based implants

RC Costa, BE Nagay, C Dini, MHR Borges… - Advances in Colloid and …, 2023 - Elsevier
Plasma electrolytic oxidation (PEO) is a low-cost, structurally reliable, and environmentally
friendly surface modification method for orthopedic and dental implants. This technique is …

Antimicrobial micro/nanorobotic materials design: From passive combat to active therapy

J Li, H Shen, H Zhou, R Shi, C Wu, PK Chu - Materials Science and …, 2023 - Elsevier
The rise of multidrug-resistant bacteria has emerged as one of the major threats to global
public health. Moreover, many pathogenic bacteria can form stubborn biofilms to prevent …

Mg/Cu-doped TiO2 nanotube array: a novel dual-function system with self-antibacterial activity and excellent cell compatibility

B Wang, Z Wu, S Wang, S Wang, Q Niu, Y Wu… - Materials Science and …, 2021 - Elsevier
Many studies were conducted to change the surface morphology and chemical composition
of Ti implants for the improvement of antibacterial ability and osseointegration between …