Polymeric materials have been extensively explored in the field of nanomedicine; within
them, poly lactic-co-glycolic acid (PLGA) holds a prominent position in micro-and …

In this review, we highlight recent progress (2008–2016) in infrared reflection absorption
spectroscopy (IRRAS) studies on oxide powders achieved by using different types of metal …

Titanium (Ti) and its alloys have been extensively used as implant materials in orthopedic
applications. Nevertheless, implants may fail due to a lack of osseointegration and/or …

In the past few decades, the design and fabrication of bio-scaffolds exhibiting structural
stability in long-term and biocompatibility has received much attention in the field of tissue …

The deadly viruses, which are spreading worldwide at an alarming rate, are a major
challenge for the life sciences. More efficient and cost-effective methods with fewer side …

The success of an orthopedic implant therapy depends on successful bone integration and
the prevention of microbial infections. In this work, plasma electrolytic oxidation (PEO) was …

This paper describes studies performed to understand the biocompatibility of TiO2 thin films
with controlled crystalline phases using human pigment epithelium cells (ARPE-19). TiO2 …

Direct foam writing allows the fabrication of highly porous and hierarchical ceramic
structures with high specific mechanical properties. This manufacturing technique, however …

Titanium (Ti) is widely used in biomedical devices due to its recognized biocompatibility.
However, implant failures and subsequent clinical side effects are still recurrent. In this …

Titanium oxynitride (TiOxNy) coatings increase the bio-and hemocompatibility of stainless
steel and Co-Cr vascular stents, possibly by directly releasing NO. Herein, to examine the …