Biodegradable PLA-ZnO nanocomposite biomaterials with antibacterial properties, tissue engineering viability, and enhanced biocompatibility

WJ Chong, S Shen, Y Li, A Trinchi, DP Simunec… - Smart Materials in …, 2023 - Elsevier
Polylactic acid (PLA) is a well-known biomaterial on account of its biocompatibility and
biodegradability. Zinc oxide (ZnO) nanofillers may endow PLA with advantageous …

Research progress of stimuli-responsive ZnO-based nanomaterials in biomedical applications

Z Weng, Y Xu, J Gao, X Wang - Biomaterials Science, 2023 - pubs.rsc.org
Zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs), an attractive oxide semiconductor material, are widely
used in the biomedical field due to their good biosafety and economy. The proposal of …

Current advances and challenges in nanosheet-based wearable power supply devices

S Zhang, Q Xia, S Ma, W Yang, Q Wang, C Yang, B Jin… - Iscience, 2021 - cell.com
Nowadays, wearable devices mainly exist in the form of portable accessories with various
functions, connecting various kinds of terminals like mobile phones to form various wearable …

Advances in applications of piezoelectronic electrons in cell regulation and tissue regeneration

L Zhou, T Yuan, F Jin, T Li, L Qian, Z Wei… - Journal of Materials …, 2022 - pubs.rsc.org
Bioelectricity plays a significant role in major biological processes and electrical stimulation
is an effective and non-invasive way to promote cellular growth, differentiation and tissue …

Functionalized ZnO-Based Nanocomposites for Diverse Biological Applications: Current Trends and Future Perspectives

IA Vagena, MA Gatou, G Theocharous, P Pantelis… - Nanomaterials, 2024 - mdpi.com
The wide array of structures and characteristics found in ZnO-based nanostructures offers
them a versatile range of uses. Over the past decade, significant attention has been drawn to …

Surface modification of titanium implants via PLLA/HA fibrous composite coating to improve piezoelectric properties

H Fotoukian, MH Nazarpak, A Solouk, F Bagheri… - Surfaces and …, 2024 - Elsevier
Titanium (Ti)-based implants are among the most advantageous biomaterials in both
orthopedic and dental applications, owing to their excellent properties and biocompatibility …

Modulating antibacterial properties of titanium surface coatings: The role of low intensity pulsed ultrasound and light stimuli

C Wu, Z Hao, Q Liang, G Mu, K Zhao, Y Tang - Ceramics International, 2024 - Elsevier
Medical titanium and titanium alloys were susceptible to infection following implantation due
to their limited antibacterial properties. One effective approach to mitigate this risk was the …

Self-powered and self-sensing devices based on piezoelectric energy harvesting

GT Chen, Y Zhu, DM Huang, SX Zhou - Science China Technological …, 2024 - Springer
Wearable devices, interactive human-machine interface equipment, wireless sensors, and
small-scale cleaning devices play crucial roles in biomedical implantation, disease …

[HTML][HTML] Physicochemical, antibacterial properties, and compatibility of ZnO-NP/chitosan/β-glycerophosphate composite hydrogels

P Huang, W Su, R Han, H Lin, J Yang… - Journal of Microbiology …, 2022 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
In this study we aimed to develop novel ZnO-NP/chitosan/β-glycerophosphate (ZnO-
NP/CS/β-GP) antibacterial hydrogels for biomedical applications. According to the mass …

Surface Functionalization of 2D MOs for Enhanced Biocompatibility and Biomedical Applications

M Abdelmonem, EL Albert, A Norman… - … Applications of Novel …, 2024 - Springer
Metal oxides (MOs) like titanium dioxide (TiO2), zinc oxide (ZnO), and iron oxide (Fe2O3)
possess unique characteristics such as high surface area, biocompatibility, and …