Editorial
Introduction to the RSC Advances themed collection on nano and microscale modifications of biomaterials
Andrzej Zieliński and Beata Majkowska-Marzec introduce the RSC Advances themed collection on nano and microscale modifications of biomaterials.
Review Article
Wound healing strategies based on nanoparticles incorporated in hydrogel wound patches
Nanoparticle-modified hydrogels exhibit substantial promise in the realm of wound healing, with their ability to expedite tissue regeneration, mitigate infection risks, and facilitate enhanced therapeutic outcomes.
Review Article
Surface modifications of biomaterials in different applied fields
Biomaterial implantation into the human body plays a key role in the medical and biological field. It increases the life expectancy, reduces the rejection reaction and risk in infections.
Review Article
Self-healing hydrogels for bone defect repair
Self-healing hydrogels respond rapidly, autonomously, and repeatedly to induced damage and can maintain their original properties. This review focuses on their applications in bone defect repair and we discussed the recent progress in this field.
Review Article
Ceria-based coatings on magnesium alloys for biomedical applications: a literature review
Current research trends in Mg alloys are focused on the development of smart coatings with self-healing properties that improve corrosion resistance of these alloys. Ceria based materials have recently emerged as materials that can be used as smart coatings on Mg alloys.
Paper
Dispersed MnO2 nanoparticles/sugarcane bagasse-derived carbon composite as an anode material for lithium-ion batteries
Bagasse-derived carbon electrodes were developed by doping with nitrogen functional groups and compositing with high-capacity MnO2 nanoparticles (MnO2/NBGC). The sustainable 5-MnO2/NBGC anode showed promising rate performance and cycling stability.
Paper
Evaluation of adhesion strength, corrosion, and biological properties of the MWCNT/TiO2 coating intended for medical applications
Herein a MWCNT/TiO2 coating was shown to have higher roughness, adhesion strength and corrosion resistance compared to MWCNT, also with high porosity and wettability to support cell adhesion. However, the release of toxic species results in decreased proliferation.
Paper
The development of ZnO nanoparticle-embedded graphitic-carbon nitride towards triple-negative breast cancer therapy
Synthesis, characterization and anticancer studies of ZnO/(g-C3N4).
Paper
Mussel-inspired polydopamine decorated silane modified-electroconductive gelatin-PEDOT:PSS scaffolds for bone regeneration
This study seeks to simulate both the chemistry and piezoelectricity of bone by synthesizing electroconductive silane-modified gelatin-poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) polystyrene sulfonate (PEDOT:PSS) scaffolds using the freeze drying technique.
Paper
Demonstration of doxorubicin's cardiotoxicity and screening using a 3D bioprinted spheroidal droplet-based system
A unique 3D bioprinted cardiac spheroidal droplet model used to test the cytotoxic effects of DOX.
Paper
Chitosan-vancomycin hydrogel incorporated bone repair scaffold based on staggered orthogonal structure: a viable dually controlled drug delivery system
The schematic diagram of preparing the composite scaffolds.
About this collection
RSC Advances is delighted to present this themed collection titled ‘Nano and microscale modifications of biomaterials’. Obtaining a new or improved biomaterial, or a novel fabrication method, is a difficult task. As a rule, such materials must be created and possess specific properties. In general, bulk properties determine some mechanical and some physical properties. However, an interface between a biomaterial and a human environment, bones and tissue depends on biocompatibility, adhesion between an implant and a tissue, surface hardness, Young`s modulus, and most importantly, bioactivity and cytotoxicity.
This collection aims to promote research in surface treatment at the nano and micro scale and to become familiar with different methods that lead to amelioration of surface properties followed by more long-term, less invasive, and more friendly implants made of metals and their alloys, ceramics, polymers, or composite materials.
This collection has been Guest Edited by Professor Andrzej Zeliński and Professor Beata Majkowska-Marzec (Gdańsk University of Technology, Gdańsk, Poland).
We welcome you to contribute to this collection. Please contact the Editorial Office to highlight your interest in submitting to this collection, referring the themed collection title.