Bacterial infection is one of the most common complications following the implantation of
biomaterials and can lead to aseptic loosening, prosthesis failure, and even morbidity or …

Quantifying biofilm formation on surfaces is challenging because traditional microbiological
methods, such as total colony-forming units (CFUs), often rely on manual counting. These …

As-built surface roughness remains a significant barrier to widespread uptake of Laser
Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF). To overcome this barrier, it is first necessary to understand the …

A wide variety of microorganisms have been closely linked to metal corrosion in the form of
adherent surface biofilms. Biofilms allow the development and maintenance of locally …

Additive manufacturing (AM) has emerged as a disruptive technique within healthcare
because of its ability to provide personalized devices; however, printed metal parts still …

Porous titanium scaffolds fabricated by powder bed fusion additive manufacturing
techniques have been widely adopted for orthopedic and bone tissue engineering …

Powder bed fusion (PBF) has emerged as a useful metal-three-dimensional (3D) printing
technology for manufacturing porous structures; it has been widely employed for the …

A challenge remains in achieving adequate surface roughness of SLM fabricated interior
channels, which is crucial for fuel delivery in the space industry. This study investigated the …

Additive manufacturing (AM) technologies have disrupted many supply chains by making
new designs and functionalities possible. The opportunity to realize complex customized …

The two major problems of titanium alloy surface of bone/dental implants were the lack of
native tissue integration and associated infection. To solve these problems, the development …