ZnO Nanoparticle-Infused Vaterite Coatings: A Novel Approach for Antimicrobial Titanium Implant Surfaces.

ABSTRACT: Loss of implant function is a common complication in orthopaedic and dental surgery. Among the primary causes of implant failure are peri-implant infections which often result in implant removal. This study demonstrates the development of a new antimicrobial titanium coating with ZnO nanoparticles of various sizes and morphologies immobilised in poly(allylamine hydrochloride) and alginate multilayers, combined with epitaxially grown vaterite crystals. The coated samples were characterised with various methods (FTIR, XRD, SEM) and surface properties were evaluated via water contact angle and surface charge measurements. Zinc ion release was quantified using ICP-MS. The antimicrobial efficacy of the coatings was tested against Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus epidermidis,

SUBMITTER: Selmani A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11943299 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature