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Gomes M, Teixeira-Santos R, Gomes LC, Sousa-Cardoso F, Carvalho FM, Tomé AR, Soares OSGP, Whitehead KA, Mergulhão FJ. Antibiofilm Effect of Nitric Acid-Functionalized Carbon Nanotube-Based Surfaces against E. coli and S. aureus. Antibiotics (Basel) 2023; 12:1620. [PMID: 37998822 PMCID: PMC10668832 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics12111620] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2023] [Revised: 11/02/2023] [Accepted: 11/07/2023] [Indexed: 11/25/2023] Open
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Chemically modified carbon nanotubes are recognized as effective materials for tackling bacterial infections. In this study, pristine multi-walled carbon nanotubes (p-MWCNTs) were functionalized with nitric acid (f-MWCNTs), followed by thermal treatment at 600 °C, and incorporated into a poly(dimethylsiloxane) (PDMS) matrix. The materials' textural properties were evaluated, and the roughness and morphology of MWCNT/PDMS composites were assessed using optical profilometry and scanning electron microscopy, respectively. The antibiofilm activity of MWCNT/PDMS surfaces was determined by quantifying culturable Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus after 24 h of biofilm formation. Additionally, the antibacterial mechanisms of MWCNT materials were identified by flow cytometry, and the cytotoxicity of MWCNT/PDMS composites was tested against human kidney (HK-2) cells. The results revealed that the antimicrobial activity of MWCNTs incorporated into a PDMS matrix can be efficiently tailored through nitric acid functionalization, and it can be increased by up to 49% in the absence of surface carboxylic groups in f-MWCNT samples heated at 600 °C and the presence of redox activity of carbonyl groups. MWCNT materials changed the membrane permeability of both Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria, while they only induced the production of ROS in Gram-positive bacteria. Furthermore, the synthesized composites did not impact HK-2 cell viability, confirming the biocompatibility of MWCNT composites.
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- Marisa Gomes
- LEPABE—Laboratory for Process Engineering, Environment, Biotechnology and Energy, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal; (M.G.); (R.T.-S.); (L.C.G.); (F.S.-C.); (F.M.C.); (A.R.T.)
- ALiCE—Associate Laboratory in Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal;
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- LEPABE—Laboratory for Process Engineering, Environment, Biotechnology and Energy, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal; (M.G.); (R.T.-S.); (L.C.G.); (F.S.-C.); (F.M.C.); (A.R.T.)
- ALiCE—Associate Laboratory in Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal;
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- LEPABE—Laboratory for Process Engineering, Environment, Biotechnology and Energy, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal; (M.G.); (R.T.-S.); (L.C.G.); (F.S.-C.); (F.M.C.); (A.R.T.)
- ALiCE—Associate Laboratory in Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal;
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- LEPABE—Laboratory for Process Engineering, Environment, Biotechnology and Energy, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal; (M.G.); (R.T.-S.); (L.C.G.); (F.S.-C.); (F.M.C.); (A.R.T.)
- ALiCE—Associate Laboratory in Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal;
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- LEPABE—Laboratory for Process Engineering, Environment, Biotechnology and Energy, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal; (M.G.); (R.T.-S.); (L.C.G.); (F.S.-C.); (F.M.C.); (A.R.T.)
- ALiCE—Associate Laboratory in Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal;
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- LEPABE—Laboratory for Process Engineering, Environment, Biotechnology and Energy, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal; (M.G.); (R.T.-S.); (L.C.G.); (F.S.-C.); (F.M.C.); (A.R.T.)
- ALiCE—Associate Laboratory in Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal;
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- ALiCE—Associate Laboratory in Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal;
- LSRE-LCM—Laboratory of Separation and Reaction Engineering, Laboratory of Catalysis and Materials, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal
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- Microbiology at Interfaces Group, Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester M1 5GD, UK;
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- LEPABE—Laboratory for Process Engineering, Environment, Biotechnology and Energy, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal; (M.G.); (R.T.-S.); (L.C.G.); (F.S.-C.); (F.M.C.); (A.R.T.)
- ALiCE—Associate Laboratory in Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal;
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Yang Y, Liu M, Yang Z, Lin WS, Chen L, Tan J. Enhanced Antibacterial Effect on Zirconia Implant Abutment by Silver Linear-Beam Ion Implantation. J Funct Biomater 2023; 14:jfb14010046. [PMID: 36662093 PMCID: PMC9865340 DOI: 10.3390/jfb14010046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2022] [Revised: 12/30/2022] [Accepted: 01/11/2023] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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Peri-implant lesions, such as peri-implant mucositis and peri-implantitis, are bacterial-derived diseases that happen around dental implants, compromising the long-term stability and esthetics of implant restoration. Here, we report a surface-modification method on zirconia implant abutment using silver linear-beam ion implantation to reduce the bacterial growth around the implant site, thereby decreasing the prevalence of peri-implant lesions. The surface characteristics of zirconia after ion implantation was evaluated using energy dispersive spectroscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, and a contact-angle device. The antibacterial properties of implanted zirconia were evaluated using Streptococcus mutans and Porphyromonas gingivalis. The biocompatibility of the material surface was evaluated using human gingival fibroblasts. Our study shows that the zirconia surface was successfully modified with silver nanoparticles by using the ion-implantation method. The surface modification remained stable, and the silver-ion elution was below 1 ppm after one-month of storage. The modified surface can effectively eliminate bacterial growth, while the normal gingiva's cell growth is not interfered with. The results of the study demonstrate that a silver-ion-implanted zirconia surface possesses good antibacterial properties and good biocompatibility. The surface modification using silver-ion implantation is a promising method for future usage.
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- Yang Yang
- Department of Prosthodontics, Peking University School, Hospital of Stomatology, Beijing 100081, China
- National Center of Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, National Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials and Digital Medical Devices, Beijing Key Laboratory of Digital Stomatology, Research Center of Engineering and Technology for Computerized Dentistry Ministry of Health, NMPA Key Laboratory for Dental Materials, No. 22, Zhongguancun South Avenue, Haidian District, Beijing 100081, China
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- National Center of Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, National Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials and Digital Medical Devices, Beijing Key Laboratory of Digital Stomatology, Research Center of Engineering and Technology for Computerized Dentistry Ministry of Health, NMPA Key Laboratory for Dental Materials, No. 22, Zhongguancun South Avenue, Haidian District, Beijing 100081, China
- First Clinical Division, Peking University School, Hospital of Stomatology, Beijing 100081, China
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Peking University School, Hospital of Stomatology, Beijing 100081, China
- National Center of Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, National Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials and Digital Medical Devices, Beijing Key Laboratory of Digital Stomatology, Research Center of Engineering and Technology for Computerized Dentistry Ministry of Health, NMPA Key Laboratory for Dental Materials, No. 22, Zhongguancun South Avenue, Haidian District, Beijing 100081, China
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Indiana University School of Dentistry, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Peking University School, Hospital of Stomatology, Beijing 100081, China
- National Center of Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, National Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials and Digital Medical Devices, Beijing Key Laboratory of Digital Stomatology, Research Center of Engineering and Technology for Computerized Dentistry Ministry of Health, NMPA Key Laboratory for Dental Materials, No. 22, Zhongguancun South Avenue, Haidian District, Beijing 100081, China
- Correspondence:
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Peking University School, Hospital of Stomatology, Beijing 100081, China
- National Center of Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, National Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials and Digital Medical Devices, Beijing Key Laboratory of Digital Stomatology, Research Center of Engineering and Technology for Computerized Dentistry Ministry of Health, NMPA Key Laboratory for Dental Materials, No. 22, Zhongguancun South Avenue, Haidian District, Beijing 100081, China
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Canepa P, Gregurec D, Liessi N, Rotondi SMC, Moya SE, Millo E, Canepa M, Cavalleri O. Biofunctionalization of Porous Titanium Oxide through Amino Acid Coupling for Biomaterial Design. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 16:ma16020784. [PMID: 36676545 PMCID: PMC9865921 DOI: 10.3390/ma16020784] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2022] [Revised: 01/10/2023] [Accepted: 01/11/2023] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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Porous transition metal oxides are widely studied as biocompatible materials for the development of prosthetic implants. Resurfacing the oxide to improve the antibacterial properties of the material is still an open issue, as infections remain a major cause of implant failure. We investigated the functionalization of porous titanium oxide obtained by anodic oxidation with amino acids (Leucine) as a first step to couple antimicrobial peptides to the oxide surface. We adopted a two-step molecular deposition process as follows: self-assembly of aminophosphonates to titanium oxide followed by covalent coupling of Fmoc-Leucine to aminophosphonates. Molecular deposition was investigated step-by-step by Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) and X-ray Photoemission Spectroscopy (XPS). Since the inherent high roughness of porous titanium hampers the analysis of molecular orientation on the surface, we resorted to parallel experiments on flat titanium oxide thin films. AFM nanoshaving experiments on aminophosphonates deposited on flat TiO2 indicate the formation of an aminophosphonate monolayer while angle-resolved XPS analysis gives evidence of the formation of an oriented monolayer exposing the amine groups. The availability of the amine groups at the outer interface of the monolayer was confirmed on both flat and porous substrates by the following successful coupling with Fmoc-Leucine, as indicated by high-resolution XPS analysis.
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- Paolo Canepa
- Dipartimento di Fisica and OPTMATLAB, Università di Genova, Via Dodecaneso 33, 16146 Genova, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry and Pharmacy, Chair of Aroma and Smell Research, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Schlossplatz 4, 91054 Erlangen, Germany
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- Dipartimento di Medicina Sperimentale, Università di Genova, Viale Benedetto XV 1, 16132 Genova, Italy
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- Soft Matter Nanotechnology Group, CIC biomaGUNE, Basque Research and Technology Alliance (BRTA), Paseo Miramón 182, 20014 San Sebastián, Spain
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- Dipartimento di Medicina Sperimentale, Università di Genova, Viale Benedetto XV 1, 16132 Genova, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Fisica and OPTMATLAB, Università di Genova, Via Dodecaneso 33, 16146 Genova, Italy
- INFN, Sezione di Genova, Via Dodecaneso 33, 16146 Genova, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Fisica and OPTMATLAB, Università di Genova, Via Dodecaneso 33, 16146 Genova, Italy
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Diez-Escudero A, Carlsson E, Andersson B, Järhult JD, Hailer NP. Trabecular Titanium for Orthopedic Applications: Balancing Antimicrobial with Osteoconductive Properties by Varying Silver Contents. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:41751-41763. [PMID: 36069272 PMCID: PMC9501801 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c11139] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2022] [Accepted: 08/25/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) and implant loosening are the most common complications after joint replacement surgery. Due to their increased surface area, additively manufactured porous metallic implants provide optimal osseointegration but they are also highly susceptible to bacterial colonization. Antibacterial surface coatings of porous metals that do not inhibit osseointegration are therefore highly desirable. The potential of silver coatings on arthroplasty implants to inhibit PJI has been demonstrated, but the optimal silver content and release kinetics have not yet been defined. A tight control over the silver deposition coatings can help overcome bacterial infections while reducing cytotoxicity to human cells. In this regard, porous titanium sputtered with silver and titanium nitride with increasing silver contents enabled controlling the antibacterial effect against common PJI pathogens while maintaining the metabolic activity of human primary cells. Electron beam melting additively manufactured titanium alloys, coated with increasing silver contents, were physico-chemically characterized and investigated for effects against common PJI pathogens. Silver contents from 7 at % to 18 at % of silver were effective in reducing bacterial growth and biofilm formation. Staphylococcus epidermidis was more susceptible to silver ions than Staphylococcus aureus. Importantly, all silver-coated titanium scaffolds supported primary human osteoblasts proliferation, differentiation, and mineralization up to 28 days. A slight reduction of cell metabolic activity was observed at earlier time points, but no detrimental effects were found at the end of the culture period. Silver release from the silver-coated scaffolds also had no measurable effects on primary osteoblast gene expression since similar expression of genes related to osteogenesis was observed regardless the presence of silver. The investigated silver-coated porous titanium scaffolds may thus enhance osseointegration while reducing the risk of biofilm formation by the most common clinically encountered pathogens.
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- Anna Diez-Escudero
- Ortholab,
Department of Surgical Sciences—Orthopaedics, Uppsala University, Uppsala 751 85, Sweden
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- Ortholab,
Department of Surgical Sciences—Orthopaedics, Uppsala University, Uppsala 751 85, Sweden
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- Ortholab,
Department of Surgical Sciences—Orthopaedics, Uppsala University, Uppsala 751 85, Sweden
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- Zoonosis
Science Center, Department of Medical Sciences, Uppsala University, Uppsala 751 85, Sweden
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- Ortholab,
Department of Surgical Sciences—Orthopaedics, Uppsala University, Uppsala 751 85, Sweden
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Liang X, Zhang S, Gadd GM, McGrath J, Rooney DW, Zhao Q. Fungal-derived Selenium Nanoparticles and Their Potential Applications in Electroless Silver Coatings for Preventing Pin-tract Infections. Regen Biomater 2022; 9:rbac013. [PMID: 35449828 PMCID: PMC9017370 DOI: 10.1093/rb/rbac013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2021] [Revised: 02/08/2022] [Accepted: 02/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Pin-tract infections (PTIs) are a common complication of external fixation of fractures and current strategies for preventing PTIs have proven to be ineffective. Recent advances show that the use of anti-infection coatings with local antibacterial activity may solve this problem. Selenium has been considered as a promising anti-infection agent owing to its antibacterial and antibiofilm activities. In this study, selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs) were synthesized via a cost-effective fungi-mediated biorecovery approach and demonstrated excellent stability and homogeneity. To investigate their anti-infection potential, the SeNPs were doped in silver coatings through an electroless plating process and the silver–selenium (Ag–Se) coatings were tested for antibacterial and antibiofilm properties against Staphylococcus aureus F1557 and Escherichia coli WT F1693 as well as corrosion resistance in simulated body fluid. It was found that the Ag–Se coating significantly inhibited S.aureus growth and biofilm formation on the surface, reducing 81.2% and 59.7% of viable bacterial adhesion when compared with Ag and Ag–PTFE-coated surfaces after 3 days. The Ag–Se coating also exhibited improved corrosion resistance compared with the Ag coating, leading to a controlled release of Ag+, which in turn reduced the risk of cytotoxicity against hFOBs. These results suggest that the fungal-derived SeNPs may have potential in use as implant coatings to prevent PTIs. ![]()
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- Xinjin Liang
- The Bryden Centre, School of Chemical and Chemistry Engineering, Queen’s University Belfast, Belfast, BT7 1NN, UK
- Geomicrobiology Group, School of Life Sciences, University of Dundee, Dundee, DD1 5EH, UK
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- School of Pharmacy, Queen’s University Belfast, BT9 7BL, Belfast, UK
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- Geomicrobiology Group, School of Life Sciences, University of Dundee, Dundee, DD1 5EH, UK
- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing, Beijing Key Laboratory of Oil and Gas Pollution Control, College of Chemical Engineering and Environment, China University of Petroleum, 18 Fuxue Road, Changping District, Beijing 102249, China
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- School of Biological Sciences, Queen's University Belfast, Belfast, BT9 5DL, United Kingdom
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Queen’s University Belfast, Belfast, BT9 5AG, Northern Ireland, UK
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- School of Science and Engineering, University of Dundee, Dundee, DD1 4HN, UK
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Kaliaraj GS, Siva T, Ramadoss A. Surface functionalized bioceramics coated on metallic implants for biomedical and anticorrosion performance - a review. J Mater Chem B 2021; 9:9433-9460. [PMID: 34755756 DOI: 10.1039/d1tb01301g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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In modern days, the usage of trauma fixation devices has significantly increased due to sports injury, age-related issues, accidents, and revision surgery purposes. Numerous materials such as stainless steel, titanium, Co-Cr alloy, polymers, and ceramics have been used to replace the missing or defective parts of the human body. After implantation, body fluids (Na+, K+, and Cl-), protein, and blood cells interact with the surface of metallic implants, which favours the release of ions from the metallic surface to surrounding body tissues, leading to a hypersensitive reaction. Body pH, temperature, and interaction of immune cells also cause metal ion leaching and lose host cell interaction and effective mineralization for better durability. Moreover, microbial invasion is another important crisis, which produces extracellular compounds onto the biomaterial surface through which it escapes from the antimicrobial agents. To enhance the performance of materials by improving mechanical, corrosion resistance, antimicrobial, and biocompatibility properties, surface modification is a prerequisite method in which chemical vapour deposition (CVD), physical vapour deposition (PVD), sol-gel method, and electrochemical deposition are generally involved. The properties of bioceramics such as chemical inertness, bioactivity, biocompatibility, and corrosion protection make them most suitable for the surface functionalization of metallic implants. To the best of our knowledge, very limited literature is available to discuss the interaction of body proteins, pH, and temperature onto bioceramic coatings. Hence, the present review focuses on the corrosion behaviour of different ceramic composite coating materials with different conditions. This review initially briefs the properties and surface chemistry of metal implants and the need for surface modifications by different deposition techniques. Further, mechanical, cytotoxicity, antimicrobial property, and electrochemical behaviour of ceramics and metal nitride coatings are discussed. Finally, future perspectives of coatings are outlined for biomedical applications.
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- Gobi Saravanan Kaliaraj
- Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai 600119, India.
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- School for Advanced Research in Petrochemicals, Laboratory for Advanced Research in Polymeric Materials, Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering & Technology, Bhubaneswar 751024, India.
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- School for Advanced Research in Petrochemicals, Laboratory for Advanced Research in Polymeric Materials, Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering & Technology, Bhubaneswar 751024, India.
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Sultana A, Zare M, Luo H, Ramakrishna S. Surface Engineering Strategies to Enhance the In Situ Performance of Medical Devices Including Atomic Scale Engineering. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:11788. [PMID: 34769219 PMCID: PMC8583812 DOI: 10.3390/ijms222111788] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2021] [Revised: 10/14/2021] [Accepted: 10/26/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Decades of intense scientific research investigations clearly suggest that only a subset of a large number of metals, ceramics, polymers, composites, and nanomaterials are suitable as biomaterials for a growing number of biomedical devices and biomedical uses. However, biomaterials are prone to microbial infection due to Escherichia coli (E. coli), Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus), Staphylococcus epidermidis (S. epidermidis), hepatitis, tuberculosis, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), and many more. Hence, a range of surface engineering strategies are devised in order to achieve desired biocompatibility and antimicrobial performance in situ. Surface engineering strategies are a group of techniques that alter or modify the surface properties of the material in order to obtain a product with desired functionalities. There are two categories of surface engineering methods: conventional surface engineering methods (such as coating, bioactive coating, plasma spray coating, hydrothermal, lithography, shot peening, and electrophoretic deposition) and emerging surface engineering methods (laser treatment, robot laser treatment, electrospinning, electrospray, additive manufacturing, and radio frequency magnetron sputtering technique). Atomic-scale engineering, such as chemical vapor deposition, atomic layer etching, plasma immersion ion deposition, and atomic layer deposition, is a subsection of emerging technology that has demonstrated improved control and flexibility at finer length scales than compared to the conventional methods. With the advancements in technologies and the demand for even better control of biomaterial surfaces, research efforts in recent years are aimed at the atomic scale and molecular scale while incorporating functional agents in order to elicit optimal in situ performance. The functional agents include synthetic materials (monolithic ZnO, quaternary ammonium salts, silver nano-clusters, titanium dioxide, and graphene) and natural materials (chitosan, totarol, botanical extracts, and nisin). This review highlights the various strategies of surface engineering of biomaterial including their functional mechanism, applications, and shortcomings. Additionally, this review article emphasizes atomic scale engineering of biomaterials for fabricating antimicrobial biomaterials and explores their challenges.
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- Afreen Sultana
- Center for Nanotechnology & Sustainability, Department of Mechanical Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117581, Singapore; (A.S.); (S.R.)
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- Center for Nanotechnology & Sustainability, Department of Mechanical Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117581, Singapore; (A.S.); (S.R.)
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- Engineering Research Center in Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China
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- Center for Nanotechnology & Sustainability, Department of Mechanical Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117581, Singapore; (A.S.); (S.R.)
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Jang W, Kim HS, Alam K, Ji MK, Cho HS, Lim HP. Direct-Deposited Graphene Oxide on Dental Implants for Antimicrobial Activities and Osteogenesis. Int J Nanomedicine 2021; 16:5745-5754. [PMID: 34471350 PMCID: PMC8404087 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s319569] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2021] [Accepted: 07/29/2021] [Indexed: 12/05/2022] Open
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Objective To determine the effects of graphene oxide (GO) deposition (on a zirconia surface) on bacterial adhesion and osteoblast activation. Methods An atmospheric pressure plasma generator (PGS-300) was used to coat Ar/CH4 mixed gas onto zirconia specimens (15-mm diameter × 2.5-mm thick disks) at a rate of 10 L/min and 240 V. Zirconia specimens were divided into two groups: uncoated (control; Zr) group and GO-coated (Zr-GO) group. Surface characteristics and element structures of each specimen were evaluated by field emission scanning electron microscope (FE-SEM), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), Raman spectroscopy, and contact angle. Additionally, crystal violet staining was performed to assess the adhesion of Streptococcus mutans. WST-8 and ALP (Alkaline phosphatase) assays were conducted to evaluate MC3T3-E1 osteoblast adhesion, proliferation, and differentiation. Statistical analysis was calculated by the Mann–Whitney U-test. Results FE–SEM and Raman spectroscopy demonstrated effective GO deposition on the zirconia surface in Zr-GO. The attachment and biofilm formation of S. mutans was significantly reduced in Zr-GO compared with that of Zr (P < 0.05). While no significant differences in cell attachment of MC3T3-1 were observed, both proliferation and differentiation were increased in Zr-GO as compared with that of Zr (P < 0.05). Significance GO-coated zirconia inhibited the attachment of S. mutans and stimulated proliferation and differentiation of osteoblasts. Therefore, GO-coated zirconia can prevent peri-implantitis by inhibiting bacterial adhesion. Moreover, its osteogenic ability can increase bone adhesion and success rate of implants.
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- WooHyung Jang
- Department of Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, Korea
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- Department of Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, 61186, Korea
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- Optoelectronics Convergence Research Center, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, 61186, Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, 61186, Korea
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- Department of Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, Korea
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Antibacterial Optimization of Highly Deformed Titanium Alloys for Spinal Implants. Molecules 2021; 26:molecules26113145. [PMID: 34074062 PMCID: PMC8197332 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26113145] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2021] [Revised: 05/19/2021] [Accepted: 05/20/2021] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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The goal of the work was to develop materials dedicated to spine surgery that minimized the potential for infection originating from the transfer of bacteria during long surgeries. The bacteria form biofilms, causing implant loosening, pain and finally, a risk of paralysis for patients. Our strategy focused both on improvement of antibacterial properties against bacteria adhesion and on wear and corrosion resistance of tools for spine surgery. Further, a ~35% decrease in implant and tool dimensions was expected by introducing ultrahigh-strength titanium alloys for less-invasive surgeries. The tested materials, in the form of thin, multi-layered coatings, showed nanocrystalline microstructures. Performed direct-cytotoxicity studies (including lactate dehydrogenase activity measurement) showed that there was a low probability of adverse effects on surrounding SAOS-2 (Homo sapiens bone osteosarcoma) cells. The microbiological studies (e.g., ISO 22196 contact tests) showed that implanting Ag nanoparticles into Ti/TixN coatings inhibited the growth of E. coli and S. aureus cells and reduced their adhesion to the material surface. These findings suggest that Ag-nanoparticles present in implant coatings may potentially minimize infection risk and lower inherent stress.
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Evans A, Slate AJ, Akhidime ID, Verran J, Kelly PJ, Whitehead KA. The Removal of Meat Exudate and Escherichia coli from Stainless Steel and Titanium Surfaces with Irregular and Regular Linear Topographies. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph18063198. [PMID: 33808807 PMCID: PMC8003725 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18063198] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2021] [Revised: 03/12/2021] [Accepted: 03/15/2021] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
Abstract
Bacterial retention and organic fouling on meat preparation surfaces can be influenced by several factors. Surfaces with linear topographies and defined chemistries were used to determine how the orientation of the surface features affected cleaning efficacy. Fine polished (irregular linear) stainless steel (FPSS), titanium coated fine polished (irregular linear) stainless steel (TiFP), and topographically regular, linear titanium coated surfaces (RG) were fouled with Escherichia coli mixed with a meat exudate (which was utilised as a conditioning film). Surfaces were cleaned along or perpendicular to the linear features for one, five, or ten wipes. The bacteria were most easily removed from the titanium coated and regular featured surfaces. The direction of cleaning (along or perpendicular to the surface features) did not influence the amount of bacteria retained, but meat extract was more easily removed from the surfaces when cleaned in the direction along the linear surface features. Following ten cleans, there was no significant difference in the amount of cells or meat exudate retained on the surfaces cleaned in either direction. This study demonstrated that for the E. coli cells, the TiFP and RG surfaces were easiest to clean. However, the direction of the clean was important for the removal of the meat exudate from the surfaces.
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Affiliation(s)
- Adele Evans
- Faculty of Science and Engineering, Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester M1 5GD, UK; (A.E.); (I.D.A.); (J.V.); (P.J.K.)
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- Department of Biology and Biochemistry, University of Bath, Claverton Down, Bath BA2 7AY, UK;
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- Faculty of Science and Engineering, Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester M1 5GD, UK; (A.E.); (I.D.A.); (J.V.); (P.J.K.)
- Microbiology at Interfaces, Department of Life Sciences, Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester M1 5GD, UK
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- Faculty of Science and Engineering, Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester M1 5GD, UK; (A.E.); (I.D.A.); (J.V.); (P.J.K.)
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- Faculty of Science and Engineering, Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester M1 5GD, UK; (A.E.); (I.D.A.); (J.V.); (P.J.K.)
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- Faculty of Science and Engineering, Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester M1 5GD, UK; (A.E.); (I.D.A.); (J.V.); (P.J.K.)
- Microbiology at Interfaces, Department of Life Sciences, Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester M1 5GD, UK
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Akhidime ID, Saubade F, Benson PS, Butler JA, Olivier S, Kelly P, Verran J, Whitehead KA. The antimicrobial effect of metal substrates on food pathogens. FOOD AND BIOPRODUCTS PROCESSING 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fbp.2018.09.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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