Simplified chemical deposition of Cu₂O/Ag nanoparticle on titanium alloy with robust early antibacterial activity and retained efficacy after mechanical abrasion.

ABSTRACT: Implant-associated infections (IAIs) are severe complications following orthopedic procedures involving implanted materials. Previous researchers had created various antibacterial coatings to prevent early postoperative infections. Nevertheless, these coatings frequently lack the wear-resistant properties necessary for long-term effectiveness, and their production process is intricate. To overcome this challenge, we developed and employed a chemical technique, incorporating Ag or Cu₂O nanoparticles uniformly into the surface of titanium alloys to confer antibacterial properties. The microstructure and elemental composition of the coating were characterized using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and energy-dispersive spectroscopy (EDS). Our results demonstrated that the coating

SUBMITTER: He B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12804233 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature