Sandra E. Rodil
YOU?
Author Swipe
Correction: Pineda-Domínguez et al. Remineralizing Effect of Three Fluorinated Varnishes on Dental Enamel Analyzed by Raman Spectroscopy, Roughness, and Hardness Surface. Coatings 2025, 15, 1091 Open
Error in Author Name [...]
Differential cytotoxic effects of metal-based nanoparticles on human cells and nosocomial bacteria Open
Nosocomial infections pose a major global threat to patient safety, leading to longer hospital stays, increased disability and death, higher healthcare costs, and contributing to antimicrobial resistance. These infections are often linked …
The Effect of Different Hydroxyapatite Structures on the Cellular Behavior of Polycaprolactone/Sodium Alginate/Collagen Scaffolds to Proliferate Mesenchymal Cells Open
This study demonstrates how a hydroxyapatite/(HaP) structure influences and determines cell viability/proliferation on electrospun hybrid polycaprolactone/sodium‐alginate/collagen scaffolds when mesenchymal cells are seeded. Four different…
Remineralizing Effect of Three Fluorinated Varnishes on Dental Enamel Analyzed by Raman Spectroscopy, Roughness, and Hardness Surface Open
Dental caries is a prevalent health condition affecting 87% of the population. The application of fluorinated varnishes to incipient lesions promotes remineralization. To evaluate the remineralizing effect of three fluorinated varnishes th…
View article: Zinc Phosphate Microparticles against Nosocomial and Oral Bacteria: Synthesis, Analytical Characterization, and Biocompatibility
Zinc Phosphate Microparticles against Nosocomial and Oral Bacteria: Synthesis, Analytical Characterization, and Biocompatibility Open
Nosocomial bacteria represent a significant global health problem. In addition, oral pathogens causing oral infections, such as periodontitis and peri-implantitis, are the main cause of the failure of oral implant treatments, mainly due to…
Fluoride Casein Phosphopeptide and Tri-Calcium Phosphate Treatments for Enamel Remineralization: Effects on Surface Properties and Biofilm Resistance Open
Objectives: This study aimed to compare in vitro the protective effect of two enamel remineralizing agents, a varnish containing β-tricalcium phosphate with sodium fluoride (β-TCP-F) and a paste containing casein phosphopeptide-amorphous c…
Assessing the impact of CAP-p15 functionalization on the bioactivity of rough TiO<sub>2</sub>-coated 316L stainless steel surfaces Open
Stainless steel 316L (316L SS) is frequently used in implants and medical devices because of its low cost, high mechanical strength, and adequate biocompatibility.
ZnO nanolayer on polypropylene fabrics: a highly effective antimicrobial coating against pathogenic bioaerosols Open
Antimicrobial coatings offer a promising solution for enhancing the efficacy of materials used to fabricate protective equipment for healthcare personnel. Given the rapid spread of respiratory diseases caused by pathogenic bioaerosols, our…
Amorphous TiO<sub>2</sub> nano-coating on stainless steel to improve its biological response Open
This study delves into the potential of amorphous titanium oxide (aTiO 2 ) nano-coating to enhance various critical aspects of non-Ti-based metallic orthopedic implants. These implants, such as medical-grade stainless steel (SS), are widel…
Amorphous titanium oxide (aTiO<sub>2</sub>) thin films biofunctionalized with CAP-p15 induce mineralized-like differentiation of human oral mucosal stem cells (hOMSCs) Open
Insufficient osseointegration of titanium-based implants is a factor conditioning their long-term success. Therefore, different surface modifications, such as multifunctional oxide coatings, calcium phosphates, and the addition of molecule…
Characterization of <span>aTiO<sub>2</sub></span> surfaces functionalized with <span>CAP</span>‐p15 peptide Open
Functionalization of Titanium implants using adequate organic molecules is a proposed method to accelerate the osteointegration process, which relates to topographical, chemical, mechanical, and physical features. This study aimed to asses…
Exploring the relationship between sputter-deposition conditions and electrochemical response of ZrO2 films on biodegradable MgZnCa alloy Open
In this work, we investigated the enhancement of corrosion resistance in a biodegradable Mg-0.7Zn-0.6Ca (wt. %) alloy (MgZnCa) by applying ZrO2 thin films deposited via reactive magnetron sputtering. We employed a fractional factorial expe…
Synergistic Assembly of 1DZnO and Anti-CYFRA 21-1: A Physicochemical Approach to Optical Biosensing Open
Objective: We conducted a comprehensive physicochemical analysis of one-dimensional ZnO nanowires (1DZnO), incorporating anti-CYFRA 21-1 immobilization to promote fast optical biomarker detection up to 10 ng ml −1 . Impact Statement: This …
Antimicrobial activity of silver-copper coating against aerosols containing surrogate respiratory viruses and bacteria Open
The transmission of bacteria and respiratory viruses through expelled saliva microdroplets and aerosols is a significant concern for healthcare workers, further highlighted during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. To address this issue, the develop…
Tribological Response of δ-Bi2O3 Coatings Deposited by RF Magnetron Sputtering Open
Bismuth oxide (Bi2O3) coatings and composite coatings containing this oxide have been studied due to their potential applications in gas sensing, optoelectronics, photocatalysis, and even tribology. Two parametric models based on chemical …
ZnO nanoparticles-modified polycaprolactone-gelatin membranes for guided/bone tissue regeneration, antibacterial and osteogenic differentiation properties Open
Periodontitis is a highly prevalent infectious disease that causes the progressive destruction of the periodontal supporting tissues. If left untreated, it can lead to tooth loss impairing oral function, aesthetics, and the patient’s overa…
Evaluation of the Biocompatibility and Osteogenic Properties of Metal Oxide Coatings Applied by Magnetron Sputtering as Potential Biofunctional Surface Modifications for Orthopedic Implants Open
Biomaterials with adequate properties to direct a biological response are essential for orthopedic and dental implants. The surface properties are responsible for the biological response; thus, coatings with biologically relevant propertie…
Degradation Behavior and Mechanical Integrity of a Mg-0.7Zn-0.6Ca (wt.%) Alloy: Effect of Grain Sizes and Crystallographic Texture Open
The microstructural characteristics of biodegradable Mg alloys determine their performance and appropriateness for orthopedic fixation applications. In this work, the effect of the annealing treatment of a Mg-0.7Zn-0.6Ca (ZX11) alloy on th…
Biocompatibility and electrochemical evaluation of ZrO2 thin films deposited by reactive magnetron sputtering on MgZnCa alloy Open
Biodegradable magnesium alloys are promising candidates for temporary fracture fixation devices in orthopedics; nevertheless, its fast degradation rate at the initial stage after implantation remains as one of the main challenges to be res…
Wear Behavior of a Ni/Co Bilayer Coating by Physical Vapor Deposition on AISI 1045 Steel Open
Coatings by physical vapor deposition (PVD) have become highly relevant due to their wide range of applications and the rapid rate of coating formation. In this work, AISI steel 1045 was coated with two layers, Ni and Co using the PVD tech…
Antibacterial composite membranes of polycaprolactone/gelatin loaded with zinc oxide nanoparticles for guided tissue regeneration Open
The bacterial colonization of absorbable membranes used for guided tissue regeneration (GTR), as well as their rapid degradation that can cause their rupture, are considered the major reasons for clinical failure. To address this, composit…
Fabrication of Sputtered Ce/La, La/Ce Oxide Bilayers on AA6061 and AA7075 Aluminum Alloys for the Development of Corrosion Protective Coatings Open
This work provides a comparative study on the corrosion protection efficiency of Ce, La films as well as Ce/La and La/Ce oxide bilayered coatings deposited onto AA7075 and AA6061 substrates by the radio frequency (RF) magnetron sputtering …
The bismuth oxyhalide family: thin film synthesis and periodic properties Open
The complete bismuth oxyhalides were synthesized as thin films. β-Bi2O3 films were transformed into BiOX for X = F, Cl and Br by chemical baths; BiOI was obtained by spraying the solution directly. All BiOX films present photocatalytic act…
Can surface roughness induce osteoblasts differentiation independently of the type of material? Comparison between metals, ceramic and polymers. Open
Event Abstract Back to Event Can surface roughness induce osteoblasts differentiation independently of the type of material? Comparison between metals, ceramic and polymers. Cecilia Barrera1, 2, Arzate Higinio2 and Rodil Sandra1 1 Material…