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View article: Corrigendum to “Two decades of continuous progresses and breakthroughs in the field of bioactive ceramics and glasses driven by CICECO-hub scientists” [Bioact. Mater. 40 (2024) 104–147]
Corrigendum to “Two decades of continuous progresses and breakthroughs in the field of bioactive ceramics and glasses driven by CICECO-hub scientists” [Bioact. Mater. 40 (2024) 104–147] Open
[This corrects the article DOI: 10.1016/j.bioactmat.2024.05.041.].
View article: Myelin Surfactant Assemblies as Dynamic Pathways Guiding the Growth of Electrodeposited Copper Dendrites
Myelin Surfactant Assemblies as Dynamic Pathways Guiding the Growth of Electrodeposited Copper Dendrites Open
Self-organization of inorganic matter enables bottom-up construction of materials with target shapes suited to their function. Positioning the building blocks in the growth process involves a well-balanced interplay of the reaction and dif…
View article: Novel Fe3O4 Nanoparticles with Bioactive Glass–Naproxen Coating: Synthesis, Characterization, and In Vitro Evaluation of Bioactivity
Novel Fe3O4 Nanoparticles with Bioactive Glass–Naproxen Coating: Synthesis, Characterization, and In Vitro Evaluation of Bioactivity Open
Immune response to biomaterials, which is intimately related to their surface properties, can produce chronic inflammation and fibrosis, leading to implant failure. This study investigated the development of magnetic nanoparticles coated w…
View article: Myelin surfactant assemblies shaping the electrodeposition of copper dendrites.
Myelin surfactant assemblies shaping the electrodeposition of copper dendrites. Open
Self-organization of inorganic matter enables bottom-up construction of materials with targetted shapes suited to their function. Positioning the building blocks in the growth process involves a well-balanced interplay of reaction and diff…
View article: Heating Capacity and Biocompatibility of Hybrid Nanoparticles for Magnetic Hyperthermia Treatment
Heating Capacity and Biocompatibility of Hybrid Nanoparticles for Magnetic Hyperthermia Treatment Open
Cancer is one of the deadliest diseases worldwide and has been responsible for millions of deaths. However, developing a satisfactory smart multifunctional material combining different strategies to kill cancer cells poses a challenge. Thi…
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View article: Critical advances in the field of magnetron sputtered bioactive glass thin-films: An analytical review
Critical advances in the field of magnetron sputtered bioactive glass thin-films: An analytical review Open
Bioactive glasses (BGs) are known for their selective ability to (i) form a mechanically strong interfacial bond with hard (bone) or soft tissues (gingivae or cartilages) (i.e., silica-, silica-phosphate-, phosphate-, borate-phosphate-, or…
View article: In Vitro Evaluation of Biphasic Calcium Phosphate Scaffolds Derived from Cuttlefish Bone Coated with Poly(ester urea) for Bone Tissue Regeneration
In Vitro Evaluation of Biphasic Calcium Phosphate Scaffolds Derived from Cuttlefish Bone Coated with Poly(ester urea) for Bone Tissue Regeneration Open
This study investigates the osteogenic differentiation of umbilical-cord-derived human mesenchymal stromal cells (hUC-MSCs) on biphasic calcium phosphate (BCP) scaffolds derived from cuttlefish bone doped with metal ions and coated with po…
View article: Multi-Parametric Exploration of a Selection of Piezoceramic Materials for Bone Graft Substitute Applications
Multi-Parametric Exploration of a Selection of Piezoceramic Materials for Bone Graft Substitute Applications Open
This work was devoted to the first multi-parametric unitary comparative analysis of a selection of sintered piezoceramic materials synthesised by solid-state reactions, aiming to delineate the most promising biocompatible piezoelectric mat…
View article: Antimicrobial Activity of a 3D-Printed Polymethylmethacrylate Dental Resin Enhanced with Graphene
Antimicrobial Activity of a 3D-Printed Polymethylmethacrylate Dental Resin Enhanced with Graphene Open
The present study aimed to test, in vitro, the antimicrobial activity against Candida albicans and Streptococcus mutans and the surface roughness of a 3D-printed polymethylmethacrylate dental resin enhanced with graphene. A 3D-printed poly…
View article: Sr and Mg Doped Bi-Phasic Calcium Phosphate Macroporous Bone Graft Substitutes Fabricated by Robocasting: A Structural and Cytocompatibility Assessment
Sr and Mg Doped Bi-Phasic Calcium Phosphate Macroporous Bone Graft Substitutes Fabricated by Robocasting: A Structural and Cytocompatibility Assessment Open
Bi-phasic calcium phosphates (BCPs) are considered prominent candidate materials for the fabrication of bone graft substitutes. Currently, supplemental cation-doping is suggested as a powerful path to boost biofunctionality, however, there…
View article: New and Efficient Bioactive Glass Compositions for Controlling Endodontic Pathogens
New and Efficient Bioactive Glass Compositions for Controlling Endodontic Pathogens Open
Endodontic treatment aims to conserve teeth through removing infected tissue, disinfecting, and filling/sealing the root canal. One of the most important treatment steps is the removal of microorganisms to avoid reinfection and consequent …
View article: Independent and complementary bio-functional effects of CuO and Ga2O3 incorporated as therapeutic agents in silica- and phosphate-based bioactive glasses
Independent and complementary bio-functional effects of CuO and Ga2O3 incorporated as therapeutic agents in silica- and phosphate-based bioactive glasses Open
The incorporation of therapeutic-capable ions into bioactive glasses (BGs), either based on silica (SBGs) or phosphate (PBGs), is currently envisaged as a proficient path for facilitating bone regeneration. In conjunction with this view, t…
View article: Fabrication and biological evaluation of three-dimensional (3D) Mg substituted bi-phasic calcium phosphate porous scaffolds for hard tissue engineering
Fabrication and biological evaluation of three-dimensional (3D) Mg substituted bi-phasic calcium phosphate porous scaffolds for hard tissue engineering Open
This work reports on the fabrication of three-dimensional (3D) magnesium substituted bi-phasic calcium phosphate (Mg–BCP) scaffolds by gel-casting, their structural and physico-chemical characterization, and on the assessment of their in v…
View article: Robocasting of 3D printed and sintered ceria scaffold structures with hierarchical porosity for solar thermochemical fuel production from the splitting of CO<sub>2</sub>
Robocasting of 3D printed and sintered ceria scaffold structures with hierarchical porosity for solar thermochemical fuel production from the splitting of CO<sub>2</sub> Open
We report the first ever robocast (additive manufacturing/3D printing) sintered ceria scaffolds, and explore their use for the production of renewable fuels via solar thermochemical fuel production using concentrated solar energy.
View article: Highly Porous Composite Scaffolds Endowed with Antibacterial Activity for Multifunctional Grafts in Bone Repair
Highly Porous Composite Scaffolds Endowed with Antibacterial Activity for Multifunctional Grafts in Bone Repair Open
The present study deals with the development of multifunctional biphasic calcium phosphate (BCP) scaffolds coated with biopolymers—poly(ε-caprolactone) (PCL) or poly(ester urea) (PEU)—loaded with an antibiotic drug, Rifampicin (RFP). The a…
View article: 5-Hydroxymethylfurfural Oxidation Over Platinum Supported on Açaí Seed Coal for Synthesis of 2,5-Furandicarboxylic Acid
5-Hydroxymethylfurfural Oxidation Over Platinum Supported on Açaí Seed Coal for Synthesis of 2,5-Furandicarboxylic Acid Open
2,5-furandicarboxylic acid (FDCA) is produced from the selective oxidation of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) and is an important platform molecule applied in the pharmaceutical and petrochemical industries. Activated carbons produced from r…
View article: Equisetum Hyemale - Derived Unprecedented Bioactive Composite for Hard and Soft Tissues Engineering
Equisetum Hyemale - Derived Unprecedented Bioactive Composite for Hard and Soft Tissues Engineering Open
Although Bioactive Glasses (BG) has been progressively optimized, their preparation still uses toxic reagents and calcination at high temperatures to remove organic solvents. The drawbacks related to the BG synthesis were overcome by treat…
View article: 3D Printing of Macro Porous Sol-Gel Derived Bioactive Glass Scaffolds and Assessment of Biological Response
3D Printing of Macro Porous Sol-Gel Derived Bioactive Glass Scaffolds and Assessment of Biological Response Open
3D printing emerged as a potential game-changer in the field of biomedical engineering. Robocasting in particular has shown excellent capability to produce custom-sized porous scaffolds from pastes with suitable viscoelastic properties. Th…
View article: Effect of Vanadium Oxide on the Structure and Li-Ion Conductivity of Lithium Silicate Glasses
Effect of Vanadium Oxide on the Structure and Li-Ion Conductivity of Lithium Silicate Glasses Open
The commercially ubiquitous liquid electrolytes for lithium-ion batteries have several shortcomings in terms of safety. Therefore, development of solid electrolytes, especially those that are glass-based, has been gaining increasing intere…
View article: Role of vanadium oxide on the lithium silicate glass structure and properties
Role of vanadium oxide on the lithium silicate glass structure and properties Open
The structural role of V in 28Li 2 O–72SiO 2 (in mol%) lithium silicate glass doped with 0.5 mol% V 2 O 5 was assessed using 29 Si and 51 V Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR), Fourier‐transform infrared (FTIR), and X‐ray photoelectron (XPS) …
View article: The Beneficial Mechanical and Biological Outcomes of Thin Copper-Gallium Doped Silica-Rich Bio-Active Glass Implant-Type Coatings
The Beneficial Mechanical and Biological Outcomes of Thin Copper-Gallium Doped Silica-Rich Bio-Active Glass Implant-Type Coatings Open
Silica-based bioactive glasses (SBG) hold great promise as bio-functional coatings of metallic endo-osseous implants, due to their osteoproductive potential, and, in the case of designed formulations, suitable mechanical properties and ant…
View article: Enhanced cadmium removal from water by hydroxyapatite subjected to different thermal treatments
Enhanced cadmium removal from water by hydroxyapatite subjected to different thermal treatments Open
Hydroxyapatite powders were synthesized according to a wet precipitation route and then subjected to heat treatments within the temperature range of 200–800 °C. The prepared samples were tested as sorbents for cadmium in an aqueous medium.…