Objectives During the last decades, several changes of paradigm have modified our view on
how biomaterials' surface characteristics influence the bioresponse. After becoming aware …

Antibacterial coatings are rapidly emerging as a primary component of the global mitigation
strategy of bacterial pathogens. Thanks to recent concurrent advances in materials science …

Titanium (Ti) plays a predominant role as the material of choice in orthopaedic and dental
implants. Despite the majority of Ti implants having long-term success, premature failure due …

Substratum surface roughness is known to be one of the key factors in determining the
extent of bacterial colonization. Understanding the way by which the substratum topography …

Bioimplant engineering aims to mature biological alternatives to restore, retain, or modify
damaged tissues and/or the functionality of organs. Remarkable advancements in modern …

Food and beverage industries operate their production units under stringent hygiene
standards to verify high-quality products. However, the presence of biofilms can cause …

Bacterial infection of implants and prosthetic devices is one of the most common causes of
implant failure. The nanostructured surface of biocompatible materials strongly influences …

The selection criteria for biomaterials include the material's properties and biocompatibility,
and the ability to fabricate the desired shapes. Bulk metallic glasses (BMGs) are relative …

Evidence that nanoscale surface properties stimulate and guide various molecular and
biological processes at the implant/tissue interface is fostering a new trend in designing …

Engineered nanomembranes are of great interest not only for large-scale energy storage
devices, but also for on-chip energy storage integrated microdevices (such as …