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Liu C, Shen J, Liao CZ, Yeung KWK, Tjong SC. Novel electrospun polyvinylidene fluoride-graphene oxide-silver nanocomposite membranes with protein and bacterial antifouling characteristics. EXPRESS POLYM LETT 2018. [DOI: 10.3144/expresspolymlett.2018.31] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Xiang Y, Li J, Liu X, Cui Z, Yang X, Yeung KWK, Pan H, Wu S. Construction of poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid)/ZnO nanorods/Ag nanoparticles hybrid coating on Ti implants for enhanced antibacterial activity and biocompatibility. Mater Sci Eng C Mater Biol Appl 2017. [PMID: 28629062 DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2017.05.115] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid)/Ag/ZnO nanorods coating were successfully prepared on the surface of Ti metallic implants using a hydrothermal method and subsequent spin-coating of mixtures of poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) and silver nanoparticles. The poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid)/Ag/ZnO nanorods coating exhibited excellent antibacterial efficacy of over 96% against both Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli when the initial content of Ag nanoparticles was over 3wt%. In addition, the release of both silver and zinc could last for over a hundred days due to the enwrapping of poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid). Proliferation of mouse calvarial cells exhibited minimal cytotoxicity on the poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid)/Ag/ZnO coating with an initial content of Ag nanoparticles of 1wt% and 3wt%, while it inhibited cell proliferation once this value was increased to 6wt%. The results revealed that this poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid)/Ag/ZnO composite could provide a long-lasting antibacterial approach and good cytocompatibility, thus exhibiting considerable potential for biomedical application in orthopedic and dental implants with excellent self-antibacterial activity and good biocompatibility.
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- Yiming Xiang
- Hubei Collaborative Innovation Center for Advanced Organic Chemical Materials, Ministry-of-Education Key Laboratory for the Green Preparation and Application of Functional Materials, Hubei Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials, School of Materials Science & Engineering, Hubei University, Wuhan 430062, China
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- Hubei Collaborative Innovation Center for Advanced Organic Chemical Materials, Ministry-of-Education Key Laboratory for the Green Preparation and Application of Functional Materials, Hubei Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials, School of Materials Science & Engineering, Hubei University, Wuhan 430062, China
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- Hubei Collaborative Innovation Center for Advanced Organic Chemical Materials, Ministry-of-Education Key Laboratory for the Green Preparation and Application of Functional Materials, Hubei Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials, School of Materials Science & Engineering, Hubei University, Wuhan 430062, China
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- School of Materials Science & Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
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- School of Materials Science & Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics & Traumatology, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong, China
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- Center for Human Tissues and Organs Degeneration, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- Hubei Collaborative Innovation Center for Advanced Organic Chemical Materials, Ministry-of-Education Key Laboratory for the Green Preparation and Application of Functional Materials, Hubei Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials, School of Materials Science & Engineering, Hubei University, Wuhan 430062, China; School of Materials Science & Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China.
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Mao C, Xie X, Liu X, Cui Z, Yang X, Yeung KWK, Pan H, Chu PK, Wu S. The controlled drug release by pH-sensitive molecularly imprinted nanospheres for enhanced antibacterial activity. Mater Sci Eng C Mater Biol Appl 2017; 77:84-91. [PMID: 28532100 DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2017.03.259] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2017] [Revised: 03/26/2017] [Accepted: 03/27/2017] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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In this study, we prepared pH-sensitive hybrid nanospheres through the implementation of a facile molecularly imprinted polymer (MIP) technique combined with a UV-initiated precipitation polymerization method using vancomycin (VA) for the templates. During the course of this investigation, both 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate (HEMA) and 2-(diethylamino) ethyl methacrylate (DEAEMA) were utilized as the functional monomers, while ethylene glycol dimethacrylate (EGDMA) was used as a cross-linker. The obtained MIP nanospheres exhibited well-controlled particle size, with a drug loading capacity of about 17%, much higher than that of the non-imprinted polymer (NIP) nanospheres (5%). In addition, the VA loading quantity was closely correlated with the dosage of the cross-linking agent, and the MIP nanospheres exhibited a slower and more controlled VA release rate than the NIP nanospheres. Moreover, these MIP nanospheres were sensitive to pH values, and consequently showed an increasing release rate of VA as the pH level was decreased. The VA-loaded MIP nanospheres showed the higher antibacterial ratio of over 92% against Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) while the NIP nanospheres were friendly to S. aureus. These MIP nanospheres can be promising for targeting drug delivery system to achieve specific therapies such as preventing bacterial infections and killing cancer cells without damaging health cells and tissues.
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- Congyang Mao
- Hubei Collaborative Innovation Center for Advanced Organic Chemical Materials, Ministry-of-Education Key Laboratory for the Green Preparation and Application of Functional Materials, Hubei Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials, School of Materials Science & Engineering, Hubei University, Wuhan 430062, China
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- Hubei Collaborative Innovation Center for Advanced Organic Chemical Materials, Ministry-of-Education Key Laboratory for the Green Preparation and Application of Functional Materials, Hubei Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials, School of Materials Science & Engineering, Hubei University, Wuhan 430062, China
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- Hubei Collaborative Innovation Center for Advanced Organic Chemical Materials, Ministry-of-Education Key Laboratory for the Green Preparation and Application of Functional Materials, Hubei Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials, School of Materials Science & Engineering, Hubei University, Wuhan 430062, China
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- School of Materials Science & Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
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- School of Materials Science & Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics & Traumatology, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong, China
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- Center for Human Tissues and Organs Degeneration, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- Department of Physics & Materials Science, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
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- Hubei Collaborative Innovation Center for Advanced Organic Chemical Materials, Ministry-of-Education Key Laboratory for the Green Preparation and Application of Functional Materials, Hubei Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials, School of Materials Science & Engineering, Hubei University, Wuhan 430062, China; School of Materials Science & Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China.
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Li M, Liu X, Xu Z, Yeung KWK, Wu S. Dopamine Modified Organic-Inorganic Hybrid Coating for Antimicrobial and Osteogenesis. ACS Appl Mater Interfaces 2016; 8:33972-33981. [PMID: 27960367 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.6b09457] [Citation(s) in RCA: 97] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/21/2023]
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A hybrid coating composed of hydroxyapatite (HA), Ag nanoparticles (NPs), and chitosan (CS) was successfully prepared on a Ti substrate by a layer-by-layer assembly process. A polydopamine-assisted (PDA-assisted) coating showed a good bond with HA. Ag NPs were uniformly distributed into the hybrid coating through a solution method and ultraviolet light reduction. A CS nanofilm was deposited via spin-coating to control the release of Ag+ from the hybrid coating. The results disclosed that the 3-layer CS coating could efficiently control the release of Ag+ from the hybrid coating via the Fickian diffusion mechanism and that the PDA/HA/Ag/CS-1 coating exhibited antibacterial ratios of 63.0% and 51.8% against E. coli and S. aureus, respectively. Furthermore, the normal structure of E. coli was obviously destroyed by two types of Ag doped coatings. The cell viability assay showed that CS effectively reduced the cytotoxicity of the hybrid coating after a 7 day incubation. The hybrid coating presented high ALP activities at days 3 and 14. The results reveal that hybrid coatings can endow Ti implants with good antibacterial capability as well as cell viability and osteogenic activity.
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- Man Li
- Hubei Collaborative Innovation Center for Advanced Organic Chemical Materials, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for the Green Preparation and Application of Functional Materials, Hubei Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials, School of Materials Science & Engineering, Hubei University , Wuhan 430062, China
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- Hubei Collaborative Innovation Center for Advanced Organic Chemical Materials, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for the Green Preparation and Application of Functional Materials, Hubei Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials, School of Materials Science & Engineering, Hubei University , Wuhan 430062, China
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- Hubei Collaborative Innovation Center for Advanced Organic Chemical Materials, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for the Green Preparation and Application of Functional Materials, Hubei Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials, School of Materials Science & Engineering, Hubei University , Wuhan 430062, China
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- Division of Spine Surgery, Department of Orthopaedics & Traumatology, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong , Pokfulam, Hong Kong, China
- Shenzhen Key Laboratory for Innovative Technology in Orthopaedic Trauma, The University of Hong Kong Shenzhen Hospital , 1 Haiyuan First Road, Futian Distract, Shenzhen, China
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- Hubei Collaborative Innovation Center for Advanced Organic Chemical Materials, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for the Green Preparation and Application of Functional Materials, Hubei Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials, School of Materials Science & Engineering, Hubei University , Wuhan 430062, China
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Li X, Liu X, Wu S, Yeung KWK, Zheng Y, Chu PK. Design of magnesium alloys with controllable degradation for biomedical implants: From bulk to surface. Acta Biomater 2016; 45:2-30. [PMID: 27612959 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2016.09.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 227] [Impact Index Per Article: 28.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2016] [Revised: 08/31/2016] [Accepted: 09/02/2016] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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The combination of high strength, light weight, and natural biodegradability renders magnesium (Mg)-based alloys promising in orthopedic implants and cardiovascular stents. Being metallic materials, Mg and Mg alloys made for scaffolds provide the necessary mechanical support for tissue healing and cell growth in the early stage, while natural degradation and reabsorption by surrounding tissues in the later stage make an unnecessarily follow-up removal surgery. However, uncontrolled degradation may collapse the scaffolds resulting in premature implant failure, and there has been much research in controlling the degradation rates of Mg alloys. This paper reviews recent progress in the design of novel Mg alloys, surface modification and corrosion mechanisms under different conditions, and describes the effects of the structure, composition, and surface conditions on the degradation behavior in vitro and in vivo. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE Owing to their unique mechanical properties, biodegradability, biocompatibility, Mg based biomaterials are becoming the most promising substitutes for tissue regeneration for impaired bone, vascular and other tissues because these scaffolds can provide not only ideal space for the growth and differentiation of seeded cells but also enough strength before the formation of normal tissues. The most important is that these scaffolds can be fully degraded after tissue regeneration, which can satisfy the increasing demand for better biomedical devices and functional tissue engineering biomaterials in the world. However, the rapid degradation rate of these scaffolds restricts the wide application in clinic. This paper reviews recent progress on how to control the degrdation rate based on the relevant corrosion mechanisms through the design of porous structure, phase structure, grains, and amorphous structure as well as surface modification, which will be beneficial to the better understanding and functional design of Mg-based scaffolds for wide clinical applications in tissue reconstruction in near futures.
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- Xia Li
- Hubei Collaborative Innovation Center for Advanced Organic Chemical Materials, Ministry-of-Education Key Laboratory for the Green Preparation and Application of Functional Materials, Hubei Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials, Faculty of Materials Science & Engineering, Hubei University, Wuhan 430062, China
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- Hubei Collaborative Innovation Center for Advanced Organic Chemical Materials, Ministry-of-Education Key Laboratory for the Green Preparation and Application of Functional Materials, Hubei Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials, Faculty of Materials Science & Engineering, Hubei University, Wuhan 430062, China.
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- Hubei Collaborative Innovation Center for Advanced Organic Chemical Materials, Ministry-of-Education Key Laboratory for the Green Preparation and Application of Functional Materials, Hubei Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials, Faculty of Materials Science & Engineering, Hubei University, Wuhan 430062, China.
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- Division of Spine Surgery, Department of Orthopaedics & Traumatology, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Turbulence and Complex System and Department of Materials Science and Engineering, College of Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Department of Physics & Materials Science, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China.
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Liu X, Li M, Zhu Y, Yeung KWK, Chu PK, Wu S. The modulation of stem cell behaviors by functionalized nanoceramic coatings on Ti-based implants. Bioact Mater 2016; 1:65-76. [PMID: 29744396 PMCID: PMC5883996 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioactmat.2016.09.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2016] [Revised: 09/01/2016] [Accepted: 09/01/2016] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Nanoceramic coating on the surface of Ti-based metallic implants is a clinical potential option in orthopedic surgery. Stem cells have been found to have osteogenic capabilities. It is necessary to study the influences of functionalized nanoceramic coatings on the differentiation and proliferation of stem cells in vitro or in vivo. In this paper, we summarized the recent advance on the modulation of stem cells behaviors through controlling the properties of nanoceramic coatings, including surface chemistry, surface roughness and microporosity. In addition, mechanotransduction pathways have also been discussed to reveal the interaction mechanisms between the stem cells and ceramic coatings on Ti-based metals. In the final part, the osteoinduction and osteoconduction of ceramic coating have been also presented when it was used as carrier of BMPs in new bone formation. The effects of basic physical properties like roughness, topography and porous stucture of ceramic coatings on the stem cells behaviors on Ti-based alloys have been reviewed together. The chemical way to modulate the cell behaviors is also discussed in this review paper; and the related mechanotransduction pathways have been described in this paper.
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- Xiangmei Liu
- Hubei Collaborative Innovation Center for Advanced Organic Chemical Materials, Ministry-of-Education Key Laboratory for the Green Preparation and Application of Functional Materials, Hubei Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials, Faculty of Materials Science & Engineering, Hubei University, Wuhan 430062, China
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- Hubei Collaborative Innovation Center for Advanced Organic Chemical Materials, Ministry-of-Education Key Laboratory for the Green Preparation and Application of Functional Materials, Hubei Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials, Faculty of Materials Science & Engineering, Hubei University, Wuhan 430062, China
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- Hubei Collaborative Innovation Center for Advanced Organic Chemical Materials, Ministry-of-Education Key Laboratory for the Green Preparation and Application of Functional Materials, Hubei Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials, Faculty of Materials Science & Engineering, Hubei University, Wuhan 430062, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory for Innovative Technology in Orthopaedic Trauma, The University of Hong Kong Shenzhen Hospital, 1 Haiyuan 1st Road, Futian District, Shenzhen, China.,Division of Spine Surgery, Department of Orthopaedics & Traumatology, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Physics & Materials Science, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
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- Hubei Collaborative Innovation Center for Advanced Organic Chemical Materials, Ministry-of-Education Key Laboratory for the Green Preparation and Application of Functional Materials, Hubei Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials, Faculty of Materials Science & Engineering, Hubei University, Wuhan 430062, China
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Xu Z, Li M, Li X, Liu X, Ma F, Wu S, Yeung KWK, Han Y, Chu PK. Antibacterial Activity of Silver Doped Titanate Nanowires on Ti Implants. ACS Appl Mater Interfaces 2016; 8:16584-16594. [PMID: 27336202 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.6b04161] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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A nanostructured film composed of one-dimensional titanate nanowires (TNWs) was employed as a carrier of Ag nanoparticles and chitosan (CS) to improve the surface antibacterial activity and biocompatibility of titanium implants. A TNWs film was produced on a Ti substrate by an alkali hydrothermal reaction and subsequently doped by Ag nanoparticles through an ultraviolet light chemical reduction. The CS nanofilm was deposited on the Ag nanoparticles through a spin-assisted layer by layer assembly method. The results disclosed that Ag nanoparticles were successfully carried by TNWs and homogeneously distributed on the entire surface. Moreover, a CS nanofilm was also successfully deposited on the Ag nanoparticles. Antibacterial tests showed that the samples modified with a higher initial concentration of AgNO3 solution exhibited better antibacterial activity, and that a CS nanofilm could further improve the antibacterial activity of the TNWs. Cell viability and ALP tests revealed that the release of Ag(+) was detrimental for the growth, proliferation, and differentiation of MC3T3, and that CS could lower the negative effects of Ag gradually as the incubation time increased.
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- Ziqiang Xu
- Hubei Collaborative Innovation Center for Advanced Organic Chemical Materials, Ministry-of-Education Key Laboratory for the Green Preparation and Application of Functional Materials, Hubei Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials, School of Materials Science & Engineering, Hubei University , Wuhan, 430062, China
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- Hubei Collaborative Innovation Center for Advanced Organic Chemical Materials, Ministry-of-Education Key Laboratory for the Green Preparation and Application of Functional Materials, Hubei Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials, School of Materials Science & Engineering, Hubei University , Wuhan, 430062, China
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- Hubei Collaborative Innovation Center for Advanced Organic Chemical Materials, Ministry-of-Education Key Laboratory for the Green Preparation and Application of Functional Materials, Hubei Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials, School of Materials Science & Engineering, Hubei University , Wuhan, 430062, China
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- Hubei Collaborative Innovation Center for Advanced Organic Chemical Materials, Ministry-of-Education Key Laboratory for the Green Preparation and Application of Functional Materials, Hubei Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials, School of Materials Science & Engineering, Hubei University , Wuhan, 430062, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Mechanical Behavior of Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University , Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710049, China
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- Hubei Collaborative Innovation Center for Advanced Organic Chemical Materials, Ministry-of-Education Key Laboratory for the Green Preparation and Application of Functional Materials, Hubei Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials, School of Materials Science & Engineering, Hubei University , Wuhan, 430062, China
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- Division of Spine Surgery, Department of Orthopaedics & Traumatology, Li KaShing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong , Hong Kong, 999077, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Mechanical Behavior of Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University , Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710049, China
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- Department of Physics & Materials Science, City University of Hong Kong , Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 999077, China
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Zhang L, Ning C, Zhou T, Liu X, Yeung KWK, Zhang T, Xu Z, Wang X, Wu S, Chu PK. Polymeric nanoarchitectures on Ti-based implants for antibacterial applications. ACS Appl Mater Interfaces 2014; 6:17323-17345. [PMID: 25233376 DOI: 10.1021/am5045604] [Citation(s) in RCA: 61] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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Because of the excellent mechanical properties and good biocompatibility, titanium-based metals are widely used in hard tissue repair, especially load-bearing orthopedic applications. However, bacterial infection and complication during and after surgery often causes failure of the metallic implants. To endow titanium-based implants with antibacterial properties, surface modification is one of the effective strategies. Possessing the unique organic structure composed of molecular and functional groups resembling those of natural organisms, functionalized polymeric nanoarchitectures enhance not only the antibacterial performance but also other biological functions that are difficult to accomplish on many conventional bioinert metallic implants. In this review, recent advance in functionalized polymeric nanoarchitectures and the associated antimicrobial mechanisms are reviewed.
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- Long Zhang
- Hubei Collaborative Innovation Center for Advanced Organic Chemical Materials, Ministry-of-Education Key Laboratory for the Green Preparation and Application of Functional Materials, Hubei Province Key Laboratory of Industrial Biotechnology, Faculty of Materials Science & Engineering, Hubei University , Wuhan, China
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Chong EYW, Ng CYP, Choi VWY, Yan L, Yang Y, Zhang WJ, Yeung KWK, Chen XF, Yu KN. A diamond nanocone array for improved osteoblastic differentiation. J Mater Chem B 2013; 1:3390-3396. [DOI: 10.1039/c3tb20114g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Ng CKM, Chong EYW, Roy VAL, Cheung KMC, Yeung KWK, Yu KN. Fabrication of micropillar substrates using replicas of alpha-particle irradiated and chemically etched PADC films. Appl Radiat Isot 2011; 70:1432-5. [PMID: 22130471 DOI: 10.1016/j.apradiso.2011.11.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2011] [Accepted: 11/06/2011] [Indexed: 10/15/2022]
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We proposed a simple method to fabricate micropillar substrates. Polyallyldiglycol carbonate (PADC) films were irradiated by alpha particles and then chemically etched to form a cast with micron-scale spherical pores. A polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) replica of this PADC film gave a micropillar substrate with micron-scale spherical pillars. HeLa cells cultured on such a micropillar substrate had significantly larger percentage of cells entering S-phase, attached cell numbers and cell spreading areas.
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- C K M Ng
- Department of Physics and Materials Science, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong
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Chen W, Yan W, Wu S, Xu Z, Yeung KWK, Yi C. Preparation and Properties of Novel Triphenylpyridine-Containing Hyperbranched Polyimides Derived from 2,4,6-Tris(4-aminophenyl)pyridine under Microwave Irradiation. MACROMOL CHEM PHYS 2010. [DOI: 10.1002/macp.201000193] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Tong WY, Liang YM, Tam V, Yip HK, Kao YT, Cheung KMC, Yeung KWK, Lam YW. Biochemical characterization of the cell-biomaterial interface by quantitative proteomics. Mol Cell Proteomics 2010; 9:2089-98. [PMID: 20562470 DOI: 10.1074/mcp.m110.001966] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Surface topography and texture of cell culture substrata can affect the differentiation and growth of adherent cells. The biochemical basis of the transduction of the physical and mechanical signals to cellular responses is not well understood. The lack of a systematic characterization of cell-biomaterial interaction is the major bottleneck. This study demonstrated the use of a novel subcellular fractionation method combined with quantitative MS-based proteomics to enable the robust and high-throughput analysis of proteins at the adherence interface of Madin-Darby canine kidney cells. This method revealed the enrichment of extracellular matrix proteins and membrane and stress fibers proteins at the adherence surface, whereas it shows depletion of extracellular matrix belonging to the cytoplasmic, nucleus, and lateral and apical membranes. The asymmetric distribution of proteins between apical and adherence sides was also profiled. Apart from classical proteins with clear involvement in cell-material interactions, proteins previously not known to be involved in cell attachment were also discovered.
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- W Y Tong
- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, LKS Faculty of Medicine, Queen Mary Hospital, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong
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Liu XM, Wu SL, Chu PK, Chung CY, Chu CL, Chan YL, Lam KO, Yeung KWK, Lu WW, Cheung KMC, Luk KDK. Nano-scale surface morphology, wettability and osteoblast adhesion on nitrogen plasma-implanted NiTi shape memory alloy. J Nanosci Nanotechnol 2009; 9:3449-3454. [PMID: 19504867 DOI: 10.1166/jnn.2009.ns15] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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Plasma immersion ion implantation (PIII) is an effective method to increase the corrosion resistance and inhibit nickel release from orthopedic NiTi shape memory alloy. Nitrogen was plasma-implanted into NiTi using different pulsing frequencies to investigate the effects on the nano-scale surface morphology, structure, wettability, as well as biocompatibility. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) results show that the implantation depth of nitrogen increases with higher pulsing frequencies. Atomic force microscopy (AFM) discloses that the nano-scale surface roughness increases and surface features are changed from islands to spiky cones with higher pulsing frequencies. This variation in the nano surface structures leads to different surface free energy (SFE) monitored by contact angle measurements. The adhesion, spreading, and proliferation of osteoblasts on the implanted NiTi surface are assessed by cell culture tests. Our results indicate that the nano-scale surface morphology that is altered by the implantation frequencies impacts the surface free energy and wettability of the NiTi surfaces, and in turn affects the osteoblast adhesion behavior.
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- X M Liu
- Department of Physics and Materials Science, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong
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Chu CL, Wang RM, Hu T, Yin LH, Pu YP, Lin PH, Dong YS, Guo C, Chung CY, Yeung KWK, Chu PK. XPS and biocompatibility studies of titania film on anodized NiTi shape memory alloy. J Mater Sci Mater Med 2009; 20:223-228. [PMID: 18758918 DOI: 10.1007/s10856-008-3563-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2007] [Accepted: 07/25/2008] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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A dense titania film is fabricated in situ on NiTi shape memory alloy (SMA) by anodic oxidation in a Na(2)SO(4) electrolyte. The microstructure of the titania film and its influence on the biocompatibility of NiTi SMA are investigated by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICPMS), hemolysis analysis, and platelet adhesion test. The results indicate that the titania film has a Ni-free zone near the surface and can effectively block the release of harmful Ni ions from the NiTi substrate in simulated body fluids. Moreover, the wettability, hemolysis resistance, and thromboresistance of the NiTi sample are improved by this anodic oxidation method.
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- C L Chu
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Advanced Metallic Materials, Southeast University, Nanjing, 211189, China.
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Wu S, Liu X, Hu T, Chu PK, Ho JPY, Chan YL, Yeung KWK, Chu CL, Hung TF, Huo KF, Chung CY, Lu WW, Cheung KMC, Luk KDK. A biomimetic hierarchical scaffold: natural growth of nanotitanates on three-dimensional microporous Ti-based metals. Nano Lett 2008; 8:3803-3808. [PMID: 18950232 DOI: 10.1021/nl802145n] [Citation(s) in RCA: 61] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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Nanophase materials are promising alternative implant materials in tissue engineering. Here we report for the first time the large-scale direct growth of nanostructured bioactive titanates on three-dimensional (3D) microporous Ti-based metal (NiTi and Ti) scaffolds via a facile low temperature hydrothermal treatment. The nanostructured titanates show characteristics of 1D nanobelts/nanowires on a nanoskeleton layer. Besides resembling cancelous bone structure on the micro/macroscale, the 1D nanostructured titanate on the exposed surface is similar to the lowest level of hierarchical organization of collagen and hydroxyapatite. The resulting surface displays superhydrophilicity and favors deposition of hydroxyapatite and accelerates cell attachment and proliferation. The remarkable simplicity of this process makes it widely accessible as an enabling technique for applications from engineering materials treatment including energy-absorption materials and pollution-treatment materials to biotechnology.
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- Shuilin Wu
- Department of Physics & Materials Science, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
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Chu CL, Hu T, Wu SL, Dong YS, Yin LH, Pu YP, Lin PH, Chung CY, Yeung KWK, Chu PK. Surface structure and properties of biomedical NiTi shape memory alloy after Fenton's oxidation. Acta Biomater 2007; 3:795-806. [PMID: 17466609 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2007.03.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 65] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2007] [Revised: 02/26/2007] [Accepted: 03/02/2007] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Fenton's oxidation is traditionally used to remove inorganic and organic pollutants from water in waster water treatment. It is an advanced oxidation process in which H2O2 is catalytically decomposed by ferrous irons into hydroxyl radicals (*OH) which have a higher oxidation potential (2.8V) than H2O2. In the work reported here, we for the first time use Fenton's oxidation to modify the surface of biomedical NiTi shape memory alloy (SMA). The influences of Fenton's oxidation on the surface microstructure, blood compatibility, leaching of harmful Ni ions and corrosion resistance in simulated body fluids is assessed using scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry, electrochemical tests, hemolysis analysis and the blood platelet adhesion test. The mechanical stability of the surface titania film produced by Fenton's oxidation as well as their effects on the shape memory behavior of the SMA are studied by bending tests. Our results show that Fenton's oxidation produces a novel nanostructured titania gel film with a graded structure on the NiTi substrate without an intermediate Ni-rich layer that is typical of high-temperature oxidation. Moreover, there is a clear Ni-free zone near the top surface of the titania film. The surface structural changes introduced by Fenton's oxidation improve the electrochemical corrosion resistance and mitigate Ni release. The latter effects are comparable to those observed after oxygen plasma immersion ion implantation reported previously and better than those of high-temperature oxidation. Aging in boiling water improves the crystallinity of the titania film and further reduces Ni leaching. Blood platelet adhesion is remarkably reduced after Fenton's oxidation, suggesting that the treated SMA has improved thrombo resistance. Enhancement of blood compatibility is believed to stem from the improved hemolysis resistance, the surface wettability and the intrinsic electrical characteristics of the titania film. The titania film produced by Fenton's oxidation has good mechanical stability and does not adversely impact the shape memory behavior of NiTi. Our work suggests that Fenton's oxidation is a promising low-temperature, low-cost surface modification method for improving the surface properties of biomedical NiTi SMA.
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- C L Chu
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 211189, China.
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Yeung KWK, Poon RWY, Chu PK, Chung CY, Liu XY, Lu WW, Chan D, Chan SCW, Luk KDK, Cheung KMC. Surface mechanical properties, corrosion resistance, and cytocompatibility of nitrogen plasma-implanted nickel-titanium alloys: a comparative study with commonly used medical grade materials. J Biomed Mater Res A 2007; 82:403-14. [PMID: 17295246 DOI: 10.1002/jbm.a.31154] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Stainless steel and titanium alloys are the most common metallic orthopedic materials. Recently, nickel-titanium (NiTi) shape memory alloys have attracted much attention due to their shape memory effect and super-elasticity. However, this alloy consists of equal amounts of nickel and titanium, and nickel is a well known sensitizer to cause allergy or other deleterious effects in living tissues. Nickel ion leaching is correspondingly worse if the surface corrosion resistance deteriorates. We have therefore modified the NiTi surface by nitrogen plasma immersion ion implantation (PIII). The surface chemistry and corrosion resistance of the implanted samples were studied and compared with those of the untreated NiTi alloys, stainless steel, and Ti-6Al-4V alloy serving as controls. Immersion tests were carried out to investigate the extent of nickel leaching under simulated human body conditions and cytocompatibility tests were conducted using enhanced green fluorescent protein mice osteoblasts. The X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy results reveal that a thin titanium nitride (TiN) layer with higher hardness is formed on the surface after nitrogen PIII. The corrosion resistance of the implanted sample is also superior to that of the untreated NiTi and stainless steel and comparable to that of titanium alloy. The release of nickel ions is significantly reduced compared with the untreated NiTi. The sample with surface TiN exhibits the highest amount of cell proliferation whereas stainless steel fares the worst. Compared with coatings, the plasma-implanted structure does not delaminate as easily and nitrogen PIII is a viable way to improve the properties of NiTi orthopedic implants.
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- K W K Yeung
- Division of Spine Surgery, Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong
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Wu S, Liu X, Chan YL, Ho JPY, Chung CY, Chu PK, Chu CL, Yeung KWK, Lu WW, Cheung KMC, Luk KDK. Nickel release behavior, cytocompatibility, and superelasticity of oxidized porous single-phase NiTi. J Biomed Mater Res A 2007; 81:948-55. [PMID: 17252548 DOI: 10.1002/jbm.a.31115] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Porous NiTi shape memory alloys are one of the promising biomaterials for surgical implants because of their unique shape memory effects and porous structure with open pores. However, the complex surface morphology and larger area of porous NiTi compared to dense NiTi make it more vulnerable from the viewpoint of release of nickel, which can cause deleterious effects in the human body. It is also more difficult to modify the exposed surfaces of a porous structure using conventional surface modification technologies. In this work, oxidation in conjunction with postreaction heat treatment was used to modify the surfaces of porous single-phase NiTi prepared by capsule-free hot isostatic pressing to mitigate Ni leaching and enhance the surface properties. Differential scanning calorimetry thermal analysis, uniaxial compression tests, inductively-coupled plasma mass spectrometry, and cell cultures reveal that porous NiTi alloys oxidized at 450 degrees C for 1 h have an austenite transition temperature below 37 degrees C, excellent superelasticity, lower nickel release, and no cytotoxicity.
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- Shuilin Wu
- Department of Physics and Materials Science, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong
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Liu XM, Wu SL, Chan YL, Chu PK, Chung CY, Chu CL, Yeung KWK, Lu WW, Cheung KMC, Luk KDK. Surface characteristics, biocompatibility, and mechanical properties of nickel-titanium plasma-implanted with nitrogen at different implantation voltages. J Biomed Mater Res A 2007; 82:469-78. [PMID: 17295249 DOI: 10.1002/jbm.a.31157] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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NiTi shape memory alloy is one of the promising orthopedic materials due to the unique shape memory effect and superelasticity. However, the large amount of Ni in the alloy may cause allergic reactions and toxic effects thereby limiting its applications. In this work, the surface of NiTi alloy was modified by nitrogen plasma immersion ion implantation (N-PIII) at various voltages. The materials were characterized by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). The topography and roughness before and after N-PIII were measured by atomic force microscope. The effects of the modified surfaces on nickel release and cytotoxicity were assessed by immersion tests and cell cultures. The XPS results reveal that near-surface Ni concentration is significantly reduced by PIII and the surface TiN layer suppresses nickel release and favors osteoblast proliferation, especially for samples implanted at higher voltages. The surfaces produced at higher voltages of 30 and 40 kV show better adhesion ability to osteoblasts compared to the unimplanted and 20 kV PIII samples. The effects of heating during PIII on the phase transformation behavior and cyclic deformation response of the materials were investigated by differential scanning calorimetry and three-point bending tests. Our results show that N-PIII conducted using the proper conditions improves the biocompatibility and mechanical properties of the NiTi alloy significantly.
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- X M Liu
- Department of Physics and Materials Science, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong
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Wu SL, Chu PK, Liu XM, Chung CY, Ho JPY, Chu CL, Tjong SC, Yeung KWK, Lu WW, Cheung KMC, Luk KDK. Surface characteristics, mechanical properties, and cytocompatibility of oxygen plasma-implanted porous nickel titanium shape memory alloy. J Biomed Mater Res A 2006; 79:139-46. [PMID: 16779766 DOI: 10.1002/jbm.a.30705] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Good surface properties and biocompatibility are crucial to porous NiTi shape memory alloys (SMA) used in medical implants, as possible nickel release from porous NiTi may cause deleterious effects in the human body. In this work, oxygen plasma immersion ion implantation (O-PIII) was used to reduce the amount of nickel leached from porous NiTi alloys with a porosity of 42% prepared by capsule-free hot isostatic pressing. The mechanical properties, surface properties, and biocompatibility were studied by compression tests, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), and cell culturing. The O-PIII porous NiTi SMAs have good mechanical properties and excellent superelasticity, and the amount of nickel leached from the O-PIII porous NiTi is much less than that from the untreated samples. XPS results indicate that a nickel-depleted surface layer predominantly composed of TiO(2) is produced by O-PIII and acts as a barrier against out-diffusion of nickel. The cell culturing tests reveal that both the O-PIII and untreated porous NiTi alloys have good biocompatibility.
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- S L Wu
- Department of Physics and Materials Science, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong
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Poon RWY, Yeung KWK, Liu XY, Chu PK, Chung CY, Lu WW, Cheung KMC, Chan D. Carbon plasma immersion ion implantation of nickel–titanium shape memory alloys. Biomaterials 2005; 26:2265-72. [PMID: 15585228 DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2004.07.056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 113] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2004] [Accepted: 07/20/2004] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Nickel-titanium (NiTi) shape memory alloys possess super-elasticity in addition to the well-known shape memory effect and are potentially suitable for orthopedic implants. However, a critical concern is the release of harmful Ni ions from the implants into the living tissues. We propose to enhance the corrosion resistance and other surface and biological properties of NiTi using carbon plasma immersion ion implantation and deposition (PIII&D). Our corrosion and simulated body fluid tests indicate that either an ion-mixed amorphous carbon coating fabricated by PIII&D or direct carbon PIII can drastically improve the corrosion resistance and block the out-diffusion of Ni from the materials. Our tribological tests show that the treated surfaces are mechanically more superior and cytotoxicity tests reveal that both sets of plasma-treated samples favor adhesion and proliferation of osteoblasts.
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- R W Y Poon
- Department of Physics and Materials Science, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong
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Yeung KWK, Poon RWY, Liu XY, Ho JPY, Chung CY, Chu PK, Lu WW, Chan D, Cheung KMC. Investigation of nickel suppression and cytocompatibility of surface-treated nickel-titanium shape memory alloys by using plasma immersion ion implantation. J Biomed Mater Res A 2005. [PMID: 15662652 DOI: 10.1016/j.mattod.2018.04.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/02/2023]
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Nickel-titanium (NiTi) shape memory alloys are increasingly being used in orthopedic applications. However, there is a concern that Ni is harmful to the human body. We have recently investigated the use of nitrogen, or oxygen plasma immersion ion implantation to mitigate this deleterious effect. Our results reveal that the near-surface Ni concentration in all the treated samples is significantly suppressed. In addition, our in vitro tests show that the plasma-treated surfaces are cytologically compatible allowing the attachment and proliferation of osteoblasts. Among the two types of samples, the best biological effects are found on the samples with nitrogen implantation.
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- K W K Yeung
- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Division of Spine Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong
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Yeung KWK, Poon RWY, Liu XY, Ho JPY, Chung CY, Chu PK, Lu WW, Chan D, Cheung KMC. Investigation of nickel suppression and cytocompatibility of surface-treated nickel-titanium shape memory alloys by using plasma immersion ion implantation. J Biomed Mater Res A 2005; 72:238-45. [PMID: 15662652 DOI: 10.1002/jbm.a.30201] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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Nickel-titanium (NiTi) shape memory alloys are increasingly being used in orthopedic applications. However, there is a concern that Ni is harmful to the human body. We have recently investigated the use of nitrogen, or oxygen plasma immersion ion implantation to mitigate this deleterious effect. Our results reveal that the near-surface Ni concentration in all the treated samples is significantly suppressed. In addition, our in vitro tests show that the plasma-treated surfaces are cytologically compatible allowing the attachment and proliferation of osteoblasts. Among the two types of samples, the best biological effects are found on the samples with nitrogen implantation.
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- K W K Yeung
- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Division of Spine Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong
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Yeung KWK, Poon RWY, Liu XY, Ho JPY, Chung CY, Chu PK, Lu WW, Chan D, Cheung KMC. Corrosion resistance, surface mechanical properties, and cytocompatibility of plasma immersion ion implantation-treated nickel-titanium shape memory alloys. J Biomed Mater Res A 2005; 75:256-67. [PMID: 16078209 DOI: 10.1002/jbm.a.30413] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Nickel-titanium shape memory alloys are promising materials in orthopedic applications because of their unique properties. However, for prolonged use in a human body, deterioration of the corrosion resistance of the materials becomes a critical issue because of the increasing possibility of deleterious ions released from the substrate to living tissues. We have investigated the use of nitrogen, acetylene, and oxygen plasma immersion ion implantation (PIII) to improve the corrosion resistance and mechanical properties of the materials. Our results reveal that the corrosion resistance and mechanical properties such as hardness and elastic modulus are significantly enhanced after surface treatment. The release of nickel is drastically reduced as compared with the untreated control. In addition, our in vitro tests show that the plasma-treated surfaces are well tolerated by osteoblasts. Among the three types of samples, the best biological effects are observed on the nitrogen PIII samples.
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- K W K Yeung
- Division of Spine Surgery, Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Queen Mary Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, 5/F Professorial Block, Pokfulam, Hong Kong
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