Approaches to self-assembly of colloidal monolayers: A guide for nanotechnologists

V Lotito, T Zambelli - Advances in colloid and interface science, 2017 - Elsevier
Self-assembly of quasi-spherical colloidal particles in two-dimensional (2D) arrangements is
essential for a wide range of applications from optoelectronics to surface engineering, from …

Regulation and directing stem cell fate by tissue engineering functional microenvironments: scaffold physical and chemical cues

F Xing, L Li, C Zhou, C Long, L Wu, H Lei… - Stem cells …, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
It is well known that stem cells reside within tissue engineering functional
microenvironments that physically localize them and direct their stem cell fate. Recent efforts …

Influence of the pore size and porosity of selective laser melted Ti6Al4V ELI porous scaffold on cell proliferation, osteogenesis and bone ingrowth

Z Chen, X Yan, S Yin, L Liu, X Liu, G Zhao, W Ma… - Materials Science and …, 2020 - Elsevier
This paper systematically investigates the biomedical performance of selective laser melted
(SLM) porous Ti6Al4V ELI scaffolds for bone implantation through in vitro and in vivo …

Interplay of matrix stiffness and cell–cell contact in regulating differentiation of stem cells

K Ye, L Cao, S Li, L Yu, J Ding - ACS applied materials & …, 2016 - ACS Publications
Stem cells are capable of sensing and responding to the mechanical properties of
extracellular matrixes (ECMs). It is well-known that, while osteogenesis is promoted on the …

Advanced colloidal lithography beyond surface patterning

B Ai, H Möhwald, D Wang… - Advanced Materials …, 2017 - Wiley Online Library
This Review presents an overview of recent development of colloidal lithography (CL) and
its applications in fabrication of various nanostructures consisted of orderly arranged, dots …

Endowing polyetheretherketone implants with osseointegration properties: in situ construction of patterned nanorod arrays

S Zhang, Z Feng, Y Hu, D Zhao, X Guo, F Du, N Wang… - Small, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) is widely used in orthopedic and craniomaxillofacial surgeries
as it exhibits excellent biocompatibility, mechanical property, and chemical stability …

Multifunctional biomaterials: combining material modification strategies for engineering of cell-contacting surfaces

AS Mertgen, VT Trossmann, AG Guex… - … applied materials & …, 2020 - ACS Publications
In the human body, cells in a tissue are exposed to signals derived from their specific
extracellular matrix (ECM), such as architectural structure, mechanical properties, and …

Glancing angle deposition meets colloidal lithography: A new evolution in the design of nanostructures

B Ai, Y Zhao - Nanophotonics, 2018 - degruyter.com
The combination of colloidal lithography and glancing angle deposition facilitates a new
powerful fabrication technique–shadow sphere lithography (SSL), which can greatly expand …

Advanced antibacterial activity of biocompatible tantalum nanofilm via enhanced local innate immunity

C Yang, J Li, C Zhu, Q Zhang, J Yu, J Wang, Q Wang… - Acta biomaterialia, 2019 - Elsevier
Tantalum (Ta) has been shown to enhance osseointegration in clinical practice, yet little is
known about whether Ta nanofilms can be used as antimicrobial coatings in vivo. A highly …

Modulation of human multipotent and pluripotent stem cells using surface nanotopographies and surface-immobilised bioactive signals: A review

PY Wang, H Thissen, P Kingshott - Acta biomaterialia, 2016 - Elsevier
The ability to control the interactions of stem cells with synthetic surfaces is proving to be
effective and essential for the quality of passaged stem cells and ultimately the success of …