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Bioinspired Materials Design Lab

Journal

Bioinspired Nanotopography for Combinatory Osseointegration and Antibacterial Therapy
Year
2024
Author
Min-Kyu Lee, Hyun Lee, Min-Ho Kang, Changha Hwang, Hyoun-Ee Kim, Martin Oudega, Tae-Sik Jang, Hyun-Do Jung*
Publication date
2024/6/19
Journal
ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces
Vol
16(24)
Page
30967–30979
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The ongoing global health has highlighted the critical issue of secondary infections, particularly antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections, which have been significant contributors to mortality rates. Orthopedic implants, while essential for trauma and orthopedic surgeries, are particularly susceptible to these infections, leading to severe complications and economic burdens. The traditional use of antibiotics in treating these infections poses further challenges including the risk of developing antibiotic-resistant bacteria. This study introduces a novel approach to combat this issue by developing nanostructured surfaces for orthopedic implants using target ion-induced plasma sputtering. Inspired by the natural design of dragonfly wings, these surfaces aim to prevent bacterial adhesion while promoting preosteoblast activity, offering a dual-function solution to the problems of bacterial infection and implant integration without relying on antibiotics. The in vitro results demonstrate the effectiveness of these bioinspired surfaces in eradicating bacteria and supporting cell proliferation and differentiation, presenting a promising alternative for the development of biomedical implants.