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View article: Engineering Poly(L-Lactic Acid)/Hydroxyapatite Scaffolds via Melt-Electrowriting: Enhancement of Osteochondral Cell Response in Human Nasal Chondrocytes
Engineering Poly(L-Lactic Acid)/Hydroxyapatite Scaffolds via Melt-Electrowriting: Enhancement of Osteochondral Cell Response in Human Nasal Chondrocytes Open
Osteochondral repair remains challenging due to cartilage’s limited self-healing capacity and the structural complexity of the osteochondral interface, particularly the hypertrophic layer anchoring cartilage to bone. We fabricated melt ele…
View article: Unearthing prehistoric diets: First evidence of horse meat consumption in Early Bronze Age Sicily
Unearthing prehistoric diets: First evidence of horse meat consumption in Early Bronze Age Sicily Open
This paper presents the earliest documented evidence for the presence and consumption of horse meat in Early Bronze Age Sicily, significantly revising previous understandings of equid use on the island. Multidisciplinary analyses involving…
View article: Effects of Post-Curing on Mechanical Strength and Cytotoxicity of Stereolithographic Methacrylate Resins
Effects of Post-Curing on Mechanical Strength and Cytotoxicity of Stereolithographic Methacrylate Resins Open
This study investigated the influence of curing temperature and time on both the mechanical properties and cytotoxicity of stereolithographic polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) resin. After printing using stereolithographic equipment, the resi…
View article: History of Metallic Orthopedic Materials
History of Metallic Orthopedic Materials Open
The history of metallic orthopedic materials spans a few centuries, from the use of carbon steel to the widespread adoption of titanium and its alloys. This paper explores the evolution of these materials, emphasizing their mechanical prop…
View article: Mapping Selenium Nanoparticles Distribution Inside Cells through Confocal Raman Microspectroscopy
Mapping Selenium Nanoparticles Distribution Inside Cells through Confocal Raman Microspectroscopy Open
Selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs) exhibit significant potential in biomedical applications due to their antimicrobial, anticancer, and anti-inflammatory properties. In this study, we synthesized biocompatible SeNPs and employed confocal Raman…
View article: Nanomaterials in Photocatalysis: An In-Depth Analysis of Their Role in Enhancing Indoor Air Quality
Nanomaterials in Photocatalysis: An In-Depth Analysis of Their Role in Enhancing Indoor Air Quality Open
Since people spend most of their time in indoor environments, they are continuously exposed to various contaminants that threaten human health. The air quality in these settings is therefore a crucial factor in maintaining health safety. I…
View article: Decoding KGK VI Population Movements: Strontium Isotope and Proteomic Insights from the Gumelnița Site (Romania)
Decoding KGK VI Population Movements: Strontium Isotope and Proteomic Insights from the Gumelnița Site (Romania) Open
The Kodjadermen-Gumelnița-Karonovo VI human group (KGK VI) reached its maximal extension around 4500 BC, covering a large area comprised between southern Ukraine and northern Greece. Afterward, its distribution gradually receded, before va…
View article: Biological Activity of Silicon Nitride Ceramics: A Critical Review
Biological Activity of Silicon Nitride Ceramics: A Critical Review Open
The commercial use of Si3N4 ceramics in the biomedical field dates back to the early 1980s and, initially, did not show promising results, which is why their biocompatibility was not then investigated further until about 10 years later. Ov…
View article: Experimental review and accuracy of etchants used for phase analysis of SAF2507 Super Duplex Stainless Steel
Experimental review and accuracy of etchants used for phase analysis of SAF2507 Super Duplex Stainless Steel Open
The mechanical and corrosion properties of duplex stainless steels (DSS) depend on the distribution of ferrite and austenite as well as the presence of secondary phases. It is therefore necessary to accurately determine both the distributi…
View article: The Challenges and Advances in Recycling/Re-Using Powder for Metal 3D Printing: A Comprehensive Review
The Challenges and Advances in Recycling/Re-Using Powder for Metal 3D Printing: A Comprehensive Review Open
This review explores the critical role of powder quality in metal 3D printing and the importance of effective powder recycling strategies. It covers various metal 3D printing technologies, in particular Selective Laser Melting, Electron Be…
View article: Temperature-Dependent Structural Properties of Nickel and Cobalt Selenite Hydrates as Solar Water Evaporators
Temperature-Dependent Structural Properties of Nickel and Cobalt Selenite Hydrates as Solar Water Evaporators Open
Solar water evaporation offers a promising solution to address global water scarcity, utilizing renewable energy for purification and desalination. Transition-metal selenite hydrates (specifically nickel and cobalt) have shown potential as…
View article: Simple Electrospinning Method for Biocompatible Polycaprolactone β-Carotene Scaffolds: Advantages and Limitations
Simple Electrospinning Method for Biocompatible Polycaprolactone β-Carotene Scaffolds: Advantages and Limitations Open
In this study, electrospun scaffolds were fabricated using polycaprolactone (PCL) loaded with varying concentrations of β-carotene (1.2%, 2.4%, and 3.6%) via the electrospinning technique. The electrospinning process involved the melting o…
View article: Exploring the cellular antioxidant mechanism against cytotoxic silver nanoparticles: a Raman spectroscopic analysis
Exploring the cellular antioxidant mechanism against cytotoxic silver nanoparticles: a Raman spectroscopic analysis Open
In-time Raman microspectroscopy investigation of intracellular molecular variations revealed the activation of antioxidant mechanisms during the first 24 h of exposure to Silver Nanoparticles (AgNPs).
View article: Statistical approaches to Raman imaging: principal component score mapping
Statistical approaches to Raman imaging: principal component score mapping Open
We propose and benchmark test a universal protocol for the analysis of huge Raman imaging datasets, by applying PCA on raw, unprocessed data.
View article: Ammonia Toxicity and Associated Protein Oxidation: A Single-Cell Surface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy Study
Ammonia Toxicity and Associated Protein Oxidation: A Single-Cell Surface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy Study Open
Ammonia (NH3) is a commonly used industrial chemical to which exposure at high concentrations can result in severe skin damage. Moreover, high levels of ammonia in the human body can lead to hyperammonemia conditions and enhanced cancer me…
View article: Biomedical Applications of Titanium Alloys: A Comprehensive Review
Biomedical Applications of Titanium Alloys: A Comprehensive Review Open
Titanium alloys have emerged as the most successful metallic material to ever be applied in the field of biomedical engineering. This comprehensive review covers the history of titanium in medicine, the properties of titanium and its alloy…
View article: Raman Multi-Omic Snapshot and Statistical Validation of Structural Differences between Herpes Simplex Type I and Epstein–Barr Viruses
Raman Multi-Omic Snapshot and Statistical Validation of Structural Differences between Herpes Simplex Type I and Epstein–Barr Viruses Open
Raman spectroscopy was applied to study the structural differences between herpes simplex virus Type I (HSV-1) and Epstein–Barr virus (EBV). Raman spectra were first collected with statistical validity on clusters of the respective virions…
View article: The Use of Thin Films as Defect Sealants to Increase the Corrosion Resistance of Thermal Spray Coatings
The Use of Thin Films as Defect Sealants to Increase the Corrosion Resistance of Thermal Spray Coatings Open
Thermal spray-coated components are widely used as wear-resistant coatings in many applications. However, these coatings have high levels of discontinuities that affect the corrosion resistance of the coated system. To reduce this problem,…
View article: Raman Fingerprints of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron Subvariants: Molecular Roots of Virological Characteristics and Evolutionary Directions
Raman Fingerprints of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron Subvariants: Molecular Roots of Virological Characteristics and Evolutionary Directions Open
The latest RNA genomic mutation of SARS-CoV-2 virus, termed the Omicron variant, has generated a stream of highly contagious and antibody-resistant strains, which in turn led to classifying Omicron as a variant of concern. We systematicall…
View article: Raman Multi-Omic Snapshots of Koshihikari Rice Kernels Reveal Important Molecular Diversities with Potential Benefits in Healthcare
Raman Multi-Omic Snapshots of Koshihikari Rice Kernels Reveal Important Molecular Diversities with Potential Benefits in Healthcare Open
This study exploits quantitative algorithms of Raman spectroscopy to assess, at the molecular scale, the nutritional quality of individual kernels of the Japanese short-grain rice cultivar Koshihikari in terms of amylose-to-amylopectin rat…
View article: Dental proteomic analyses and Raman spectroscopy for the estimation of the biological sex and age of human remains from the Greek cemetery of San Giorgio Extra, Reggio Calabria (Italy)
Dental proteomic analyses and Raman spectroscopy for the estimation of the biological sex and age of human remains from the Greek cemetery of San Giorgio Extra, Reggio Calabria (Italy) Open
Sex and age estimation is one of the most fundamental steps in mortuary studies and bioarchaeology. It is essential for a deeper understanding of ancient societies, and has wide applications in gender archaeology. The aim of this paper is …
View article: History of dental biomaterials: biocompatibility, durability and still open challenges
History of dental biomaterials: biocompatibility, durability and still open challenges Open
Objective This review paper aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the historical evolution of dental biomaterials, as well as to understand the reasons behind their biocompatibility and to identify the key factors that have infl…
View article: Forged to heal: The role of metallic cellular solids in bone tissue engineering
Forged to heal: The role of metallic cellular solids in bone tissue engineering Open
Metallic cellular solids, made of biocompatible alloys like titanium, stainless steel, or cobalt-chromium, have gained attention for their mechanical strength, reliability, and biocompatibility. These three-dimensional structures provide s…
View article: In Situ Raman Study of Neurodegenerated Human Neuroblastoma Cells Exposed to Outer-Membrane Vesicles Isolated from Porphyromonas gingivalis
In Situ Raman Study of Neurodegenerated Human Neuroblastoma Cells Exposed to Outer-Membrane Vesicles Isolated from Porphyromonas gingivalis Open
The aim of this study was to elucidate the chemistry of cellular degeneration in human neuroblastoma cells upon exposure to outer-membrane vesicles (OMVs) produced by Porphyromonas gingivalis (Pg) oral bacteria by monitoring their metabolo…
View article: Instantaneous Inactivation of Herpes Simplex Virus by Silicon Nitride Bioceramics
Instantaneous Inactivation of Herpes Simplex Virus by Silicon Nitride Bioceramics Open
Hydrolytic reactions taking place at the surface of a silicon nitride (Si3N4) bioceramic were found to induce instantaneous inactivation of Human herpesvirus 1 (HHV-1, also known as Herpes simplex virus 1 or HSV-1). Si3N4 is a non-oxide ce…