A Weapon Against Implant-Associated Infections: Antibacterial and Antibiofilm Potential of Biomaterials with Titanium Nitride and Titanium Nitride-Silver Nanoparticle Electrophoretic Deposition Coatings DOI Open Access

Sandra Hojda,

Maria Biegun-Żurowska, Alicja Skórkowska

et al.

International Journal of Molecular Sciences, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 26(4), P. 1646 - 1646

Published: Feb. 14, 2025

Implant-associated infections are a frequent complication of surgeries involving biomaterial implants. Staphylococcus and Enterococcus species the leading causes linked to bone-anchored joint To address this challenge, developing antibacterial coatings prevent bacterial attachment biofilm formation on biomaterials is critical. This study aimed evaluate antibiofilm properties two coatings: titanium nitride (TiN) with silver nanoparticles (TiN/Ag). Antibacterial activity was tested against common biofilm-forming pathogens, including Escherichia coli, aureus, faecalis, faecium. The results demonstrated that both significantly reduced cell counts, TiN/Ag coating showing superior performance due addition nanoparticles. enhancement particularly effective in reducing across all strains, most pronounced effects observed for E. faecium faecalis. synergistically improved TiN coating, efficiently disrupting integrity adhesion. By surfaces, offer promising strategy minimize complications associated These findings highlight potential medical applications.

Language: Английский

A Weapon Against Implant-Associated Infections: Antibacterial and Antibiofilm Potential of Biomaterials with Titanium Nitride and Titanium Nitride-Silver Nanoparticle Electrophoretic Deposition Coatings DOI Open Access

Sandra Hojda,

Maria Biegun-Żurowska, Alicja Skórkowska

et al.

International Journal of Molecular Sciences, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 26(4), P. 1646 - 1646

Published: Feb. 14, 2025

Implant-associated infections are a frequent complication of surgeries involving biomaterial implants. Staphylococcus and Enterococcus species the leading causes linked to bone-anchored joint To address this challenge, developing antibacterial coatings prevent bacterial attachment biofilm formation on biomaterials is critical. This study aimed evaluate antibiofilm properties two coatings: titanium nitride (TiN) with silver nanoparticles (TiN/Ag). Antibacterial activity was tested against common biofilm-forming pathogens, including Escherichia coli, aureus, faecalis, faecium. The results demonstrated that both significantly reduced cell counts, TiN/Ag coating showing superior performance due addition nanoparticles. enhancement particularly effective in reducing across all strains, most pronounced effects observed for E. faecium faecalis. synergistically improved TiN coating, efficiently disrupting integrity adhesion. By surfaces, offer promising strategy minimize complications associated These findings highlight potential medical applications.

Language: Английский

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