Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12
Published: May 6, 2024
Poly-ether-ether-ketone
(PEEK)
is
a
biomedical
plastic
that
can
be
used
for
orthopedic
implants,
but
it
offers
poor
antibacterial
properties
and
bioactivity.
In
this
study,
PEEK
was
sulfonated
with
the
obtained
porous
structure
adsorbing
graphene
oxide
(GO).
The
surface
microstructures
of
original
PEEK,
(SPEEK),
GO-grafted
(GO-SPEEK)
were
characterized.
results
revealed
GO-SPEEK
3D
exhibiting
superior
hydrophilicity
to
PEEK.
Although
SPEEK
shown
possess
antimicrobial
against
both
Escherichia
coli
Staphylococcus
aureus
,
bactericidal
effect
even
more
significant
GO-SPEEK,
at
about
86%
94%,
respectively.
addition,
in
vitro
simulated-body-fluid
immersion
cell
experiments
indicated
had
much
better
hydroxyapatite
(HA)-precipitation
induction
capacity
cell–material
interactions
(e.g.,
adhesion,
proliferation,
osteodifferentiation,
extracellular
matrix
mineralization.
tensile
test
mechanical
maintained
after
modification,
as
has
comparable
values
elastic
modulus
strength
Our
investigation
sought
method
simultaneously
endow
good
bioactivity
well
properties,
providing
theoretical
basis
developing
high-performance
implants
clinic.
Coatings,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(3), P. 263 - 263
Published: Feb. 22, 2024
The
two-dimensional
layered
heterostructure
have
been
demonstrated
as
an
effective
method
for
achieving
efficient
photocatalytic
hydrogen
production.
In
this
work,
we
propose,
the
first
time,
creation
of
van
der
Waals
heterostructures
from
monolayers
SiH
and
g-C3N4
using
first-principle
calculations.
We
also
systematically
investigated
additional
properties
such
electronic
structure
optical
behavior
composed
monolayers.
results
study
show
that
SiH/g-C3N4
is
categorized
a
type-II
heterostructure,
which
has
bandgap
2.268
eV.
Furthermore,
interface
was
observed
to
efficiently
separate
transfer
photogenerated
charges,
resulting
in
enhanced
redox
performance.
Moreover,
calculation
HOMO
(Highest
occupied
molecular
orbital)
LUMO
(Least
unoccupied
charge
density
difference
can
further
confirm
heterojunction
heterojunction,
excellent
production
water
decomposition
addition,
exhibited
HER
(Hydrogen
evolution
reaction)
efficiency.
This
essential
process
splitting.
heterojunctions,
potential
required
splitting
spanned
by
band
edge
potential.
Calculating
absorption
spectra,
it
discovered
possesses
outstanding
within
visible-light
range,
implying
its
high
efficiency
research
provides
broader
direction
investigation
novel
photocatalysts
offers
theoretical
guidance
future
photocatalysts.
Although
electrical
stimulation
had
considerable
potential
for
accelerating
nerve
repair,
its
future
application
was
confined
by
the
need
an
external
power
supply
and
a
limited
range
of
action.
Herein,
scaffold
with
wireless
cell
recruitment
function
constructed
incorporating
polyethylenimine
(PEI)-modified
reduced
graphene
oxide
(rGO)
into
pyroelectric
polyvinylidene
fluoride
(PVDF)
fabricated
via
laser
additive
manufacturing
technique.
Once
irradiated
near-infrared
light
(NIR),
rGO
dispersed
in
PVDF
matrix
could
form
numerous
micro/nanoscaled
thermal
gradient
fields
through
photothermal
conversion
effect.
These
further
induce
to
spontaneously
polarize
release
surface
charges,
thereby
achieving
stimulation.
More
importantly,
positively
charged
amino
groups
on
PEI
recruit
negatively
cells
electrostatic
interactions,
thus
realizing
better
The
qPCR
results
upregulated
neuronal
markers
Tuj,
GFAP,
Nestin
demonstrated
that
generated
effectively
bone
marrow
mesenchymal
stem
differentiate
neurons.
Further
mechanisms
revealed
enhanced
differentiation
mainly
attributed
promoting
calcium
influx
opening
gated
ion
channels.
In
summary,
this
work
holds
great
promise
treatment
repair.
Abstract
Infectious
bone
defect
is
a
condition
where
infection
and
occur
simultaneously.
The
simultaneous
achievement
of
effective
antimicrobial
management
enhanced
regeneration
continues
to
present
major
hurdle
in
musculoskeletal
therapeutics.
To
address
these
limitations,
we
have
developed
novel
osteoconductive
material,
this
material
(PDA@Mg-MOF-LEV)
consists
Magnesium-based
metal-organic
frameworks
(Mg-MOF)
particles
loaded
with
the
antibiotic
levofloxacin
(LEV)
coated
polydopamine
(PDA),
which
integrates
photothermal
therapy
delivery
combat
bacterial
drug
resistance
facilitate
tissue
regeneration.
Under
near-infrared
(NIR)
irradiation,
PDA@Mg-MOF-LEV
demonstrate
superior
antibacterial
efficacy
osteogenic
potential.
Drug
release
studies
indicate
that
NIR
irradiation
significantly
increases
LEV
by
337%
Mg
ions
196%
compared
standard
conditions.
Furthermore,
vitro
assays
confirm
markedly
enhances
activity
particles,
achieving
inhibition
rates
97.5
±
1.45%
against
Escherichia
coli
(E.
coli)
98.5
2.27%
Staphylococcus
aureus
(S.
aureus).
mediated
not
only
but
also
directly
stimulates
differentiation
calcium
deposition
mBMSCs,
positioning
as
multi-modal
therapeutic
platform
for
infective
osteogenesis.
Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12
Published: Jan. 25, 2024
Polyetheretherketone
(PEEK)
has
been
one
of
the
most
promising
materials
in
bone
tissue
engineering
recent
years,
with
characteristics
such
as
biosafety,
corrosion
resistance,
and
wear
resistance.
However,
weak
bioactivity
PEEK
leads
to
its
poor
integration
tissues,
restricting
application
biomedical
fields.
This
research
effectively
fabricated
composite
porous
scaffolds
using
a
combination
PEEK,
nano-hydroxyapatite
(nHA),
carbon
fiber
(CF)
by
process
fused
deposition
molding
(FDM).
The
experimental
study
aimed
assess
impact
varying
concentrations
nHA
CF
on
biological
performance
scaffolds.
incorporation
10%
shown
enhance
overall
mechanical
scaffolds,
including
increased
tensile
strength
improved
strength.
Additionally,
addition
20%
resulted
significant
increase
surface
roughness
high
hydrophilicity
facilitated
vitro
inoculation
MC3T3-E1
cells.
findings
demonstrated
that
inclusion
cell
attachment
proliferation
compared
other
suggests
positively
influenced
properties
potentially
facilitating
regeneration.
In
biocompatibility
experiments
showed
have
good
biosafety.
investigation
osteoblast
differentiation
revealed
intensity
calcium
nodule
staining
intensified,
along
an
expression
transcription
factors
alkaline
phosphatase
activities.
These
suggest
containing
favorable
for
induction.
Hence,
presents
avenue
restoration
defects
field
engineering.