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View article: Suitability of Mg-Nd and Mg-Zn Alloys to Obtain Biodegradable Structures for Bone Defects
Suitability of Mg-Nd and Mg-Zn Alloys to Obtain Biodegradable Structures for Bone Defects Open
Mg-based alloys are one of the most promising materials used in regenerative medicine for bone tissue engineering. Considering the increasing prevalence of a continuously aging population, as well as the high incidence of accidents and bon…
View article: Critical Review Regarding the Application of Plant Extracts as Eco-Friendly Corrosion Inhibitors—A Sustainable Interdisciplinary Approach
Critical Review Regarding the Application of Plant Extracts as Eco-Friendly Corrosion Inhibitors—A Sustainable Interdisciplinary Approach Open
Corrosion remains a persistent and costly issue across multiple industrial domains, including infrastructure, transportation, and marine operations. The deterioration of metals and alloys under corrosive conditions results in significant f…
View article: Multiscale design of an additively manufactured Ti–Nb alloy with nanostructured Sr-substituted hydroxyapatite coating for bone tissue engineering
Multiscale design of an additively manufactured Ti–Nb alloy with nanostructured Sr-substituted hydroxyapatite coating for bone tissue engineering Open
View article: Electrochemical Nanostructured Aptasensor for Direct Detection of Glycated Hemoglobin
Electrochemical Nanostructured Aptasensor for Direct Detection of Glycated Hemoglobin Open
Glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) is an important biomarker applied for the diagnosis, evaluation, and management of diabetes; therefore, its accurate determination is crucial. In this study, an innovative nanoplatform was developed, integrating…
View article: Biocompatible Inorganic PVD MeSiON Thin Films (Me = Cr or Zr) Used to Enhance the Bond Strength Between NiCr-Based Metallic Frameworks and Ceramic in Dental Restorations
Biocompatible Inorganic PVD MeSiON Thin Films (Me = Cr or Zr) Used to Enhance the Bond Strength Between NiCr-Based Metallic Frameworks and Ceramic in Dental Restorations Open
Background/Objectives: The increasing demand for aesthetics in dentistry has driven significant advancements in both materials and techniques. The primary cause of ceramic detachment in dental restorations is extensive mechanical stress, w…
View article: Assessment of the Corrosion Resistance of Thermal Barrier Coatings on Internal Combustion Engine Components
Assessment of the Corrosion Resistance of Thermal Barrier Coatings on Internal Combustion Engine Components Open
Thermal barrier coatings (TBCs) can be applied on the inner surface of the combustion chamber of internal combustion engines to reduce fuel consumption and pollution and also improve the fatigue life of their components. The purpose of the…
View article: Evaluation of the In Vitro Behavior of Electrochemically Deposited Plate-like Crystal Hydroxyapatite Coatings
Evaluation of the In Vitro Behavior of Electrochemically Deposited Plate-like Crystal Hydroxyapatite Coatings Open
The purpose of coatings is to protect or enhance the functionality of the substrate material, irrespective of the field in which the material was designed. The use of coatings in medicine is rapidly expanding with the objective of enhancin…
View article: Development and Characterization of Hydroxyapatite Coatings with a Biomimetic Plate-like Morphology
Development and Characterization of Hydroxyapatite Coatings with a Biomimetic Plate-like Morphology Open
Introduction. Modern medicine depends on biomaterials. Thus, it is imperative that these materials continue to be developed and improved. Methods. This work aimed at designing hydroxyapatite-based coatings (HAp) with high osseointegration …
View article: In Vitro Characterization of Hydroxyapatite-Based Coatings Doped with Mg or Zn Electrochemically Deposited on Nanostructured Titanium
In Vitro Characterization of Hydroxyapatite-Based Coatings Doped with Mg or Zn Electrochemically Deposited on Nanostructured Titanium Open
Biomaterials are an important and integrated part of modern medicine, and their development and improvement are essential. The fundamental requirement of a biomaterial is found to be in its interaction with the surrounding environment, wit…
View article: Exploring a Novel Material and Approach in 3D-Printed Wrist-Hand Orthoses
Exploring a Novel Material and Approach in 3D-Printed Wrist-Hand Orthoses Open
This article proposes the integration of two novel aspects into the production of 3D-printed customized wrist-hand orthoses. One aspect involves the material, particularly Colorfabb varioShore thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) filament with…
View article: Structural, electrochemical, biological, and mechanical assessment of functionally graded Cr-based multilayers for enhanced metal-ceramic bond strength in dental restorations
Structural, electrochemical, biological, and mechanical assessment of functionally graded Cr-based multilayers for enhanced metal-ceramic bond strength in dental restorations Open
The failures of metal-ceramic dental restorations happen due to the initiation of a corrosive process that leads to the deterioration of restorations from a mechanical and aesthetic point of view, by releasing ions and corrosion products, …
View article: In Vitro Studies Regarding the Effect of Cellulose Acetate-Based Composite Coatings on the Functional Properties of the Biodegradable Mg3Nd Alloys
In Vitro Studies Regarding the Effect of Cellulose Acetate-Based Composite Coatings on the Functional Properties of the Biodegradable Mg3Nd Alloys Open
Magnesium (Mg) alloys are adequate materials for orthopedic and maxilo-facial implants due to their biocompatibility, good mechanical properties closely related to the hard tissues, and processability. Their main drawbacks are the high-spe…
View article: Quaternary ZrCuCa-based thin films metallic glasses deposited by cathodic arc deposition
Quaternary ZrCuCa-based thin films metallic glasses deposited by cathodic arc deposition Open
The current study’s aim is to obtain quaternary ZrCuCa based thin films using a physical vapor deposition method (PVD) - cathodic arc approach – in order to improve the surface properties of 316L stainless steel and Ti6Al4V implantable mat…
View article: Microstructure and Corrosion Behaviour of Mg-Ca and Mg-Zn-Ag Alloys for Biodegradable Hard Tissue Implants
Microstructure and Corrosion Behaviour of Mg-Ca and Mg-Zn-Ag Alloys for Biodegradable Hard Tissue Implants Open
Trauma orthopaedic surgery was the first domain to use degradable metallic implants made of magnesium alloys since the early 20th century. Unfortunately, the major limitation that consists of rapid degradation and subsequent implant failur…
View article: In Vitro Evaluation of Ag- and Sr-Doped Hydroxyapatite Coatings for Medical Applications
In Vitro Evaluation of Ag- and Sr-Doped Hydroxyapatite Coatings for Medical Applications Open
Osseointegration plays the most important role in the success of an implant. One of the applications of hydroxyapatite (HAp) is as a coating for metallic implants due to its bioactive nature, which improves osteoconduction. The purpose of …
View article: Assessment of Microstructural, Mechanical and Electrochemical Properties of Ti–42Nb Alloy Manufactured by Electron Beam Melting
Assessment of Microstructural, Mechanical and Electrochemical Properties of Ti–42Nb Alloy Manufactured by Electron Beam Melting Open
The β-type Ti–42Nb alloy has been successfully manufactured from pre-alloyed powder using the E-PBF method for the first time. This study presents thorough microstructural investigations employing diverse methodologies such as EDS, XRD, TE…
View article: Effect of Fluoride Coatings on the Corrosion Behavior of Mg–Zn–Ca–Mn Alloys for Medical Application
Effect of Fluoride Coatings on the Corrosion Behavior of Mg–Zn–Ca–Mn Alloys for Medical Application Open
The most critical shortcoming of magnesium alloys from the point of view of medical devices is the high corrosion rate, which is not well-correlated with clinical needs. It is well- known that rapid degradation occurs when an implant made …
View article: Evaluation of Galvanic and Crevice Corrosion of Watch Case Middle (1.4435 Steel) and Bottom (Panacea® Steel) Assembly Supposed to Be in Prolonged Contact with the Skin
Evaluation of Galvanic and Crevice Corrosion of Watch Case Middle (1.4435 Steel) and Bottom (Panacea® Steel) Assembly Supposed to Be in Prolonged Contact with the Skin Open
Today, laws protecting the population at the global level aim to minimize the induction risk of allergies to type IV contact dermatitis. In the European population, the prevalence of nickel allergy is at 10%–15% of adult females and 1%–3% …
View article: Effect of Deposition Temperature on the Structure, Mechanical, Electrochemical Evaluation, Degradation Rate and Peptides Adhesion of Mg and Si-Doped Hydroxyapatite Deposited on AZ31B Alloy
Effect of Deposition Temperature on the Structure, Mechanical, Electrochemical Evaluation, Degradation Rate and Peptides Adhesion of Mg and Si-Doped Hydroxyapatite Deposited on AZ31B Alloy Open
Degradable and non-degradable biomaterials are two categories that can be used to classify the existing biomaterials, being a solution for eliminating a second surgical intervention of the implant when the tissue has properly recovered. In…
View article: Experimental Investigation of the Porous Free Zone of Silicon Cemented Layer Obtained through Pack Cementation
Experimental Investigation of the Porous Free Zone of Silicon Cemented Layer Obtained through Pack Cementation Open
The development of a porous free zone of the silicon cemented layer represents a scientific and technical challenge. The limitation of the effects of the Kirkendall–Frenkel phenomena requires the right control of the thermochemical process…
View article: Comparison of 316L and Ti6Al4V biomaterial coated by ZrCu-based thin films metallic glasses: Structure, morphology, wettability, protein adsorption, corrosion resistance, biomineralization
Comparison of 316L and Ti6Al4V biomaterial coated by ZrCu-based thin films metallic glasses: Structure, morphology, wettability, protein adsorption, corrosion resistance, biomineralization Open
View article: Influence of Magnesium Content on the Physico-Chemical Properties of Hydroxyapatite Electrochemically Deposited on a Nanostructured Titanium Surface
Influence of Magnesium Content on the Physico-Chemical Properties of Hydroxyapatite Electrochemically Deposited on a Nanostructured Titanium Surface Open
The aim of this research was to obtain hydroxyapatite (HAp)-based coatings doped with different concentrations of Mg on a Ti nanostructured surface through electrochemical techniques and to evaluate the influence of Mg content on the prope…
View article: Materials and manufacturing techniques trends in prosthetic dentistry.
Materials and manufacturing techniques trends in prosthetic dentistry. Open
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View article: Electrochemical Surface Biofunctionalization of Titanium through Growth of TiO2 Nanotubes and Deposition of Zn Doped Hydroxyapatite
Electrochemical Surface Biofunctionalization of Titanium through Growth of TiO2 Nanotubes and Deposition of Zn Doped Hydroxyapatite Open
The current research aim is to biofunctionalize pure titanium (Ti, grade IV) substrate with titania nanotubes and Zn doped hydroxyapatite-based coatings by applying a duplex electrochemical treatment, and to evaluate the influence of Zn co…
View article: Comparison of 316l and Ti6al4v Biomaterial Coated by Zrcu-Based Thin Films Metallic Glasses: Structure, Morphology, Wettability, Protein Adsorption, Corrosion Resistance, Biomineralization
Comparison of 316l and Ti6al4v Biomaterial Coated by Zrcu-Based Thin Films Metallic Glasses: Structure, Morphology, Wettability, Protein Adsorption, Corrosion Resistance, Biomineralization Open
View article: A new generation of highly customized Mg alloy-based implants
A new generation of highly customized Mg alloy-based implants Open
In the last years, the precision and personalized medicine is pushing the biomedical research efforts towards the direction of implant surgery requiring only 1-step approach: this goal has been achieved after the introduction of resorbable…
View article: Nitriding in ammonia-nitrogen gaseous mixtures, after the simultaneous saturation with Ti and Al
Nitriding in ammonia-nitrogen gaseous mixtures, after the simultaneous saturation with Ti and Al Open
The paper addresses aspects of nitriding in ammonia-nitrogen gaseous mixtures, after simultaneous saturation with Ti and Al using solid powdery media.The effects quantification of the nitriding conditions variation, i.e., temperature, the …
View article: Sulfonitrocarburizing of High-Speed Steel Cutting Tools: Kinetics and Performances
Sulfonitrocarburizing of High-Speed Steel Cutting Tools: Kinetics and Performances Open
The scholarly literature records information related to the performance increase of the cutting tools covered by the superficial layers formed “in situ” when applying thermochemical processing. In this context, information is frequently re…
View article: Effect of Doping Element and Electrolyte’s pH on the Properties of Hydroxyapatite Coatings Obtained by Pulsed Galvanostatic Technique
Effect of Doping Element and Electrolyte’s pH on the Properties of Hydroxyapatite Coatings Obtained by Pulsed Galvanostatic Technique Open
Hydroxyapatite (HAp) is the most widely used calcium phosphate as a coating on metal implants due to its biocompatibility and bioactivity. The aim of this research is to evaluate the effect of the pH’s electrolyte and doping element on the…
View article: The Effect of Disinfectants Absorption and Medical Decontamination on the Mechanical Performance of 3D-Printed ABS Parts
The Effect of Disinfectants Absorption and Medical Decontamination on the Mechanical Performance of 3D-Printed ABS Parts Open
Producing parts by 3D printing based on the material extrusion process determines the formation of air gaps within layers even at full infill density, while external pores can appear between adjacent layers making prints permeable. For the…