Synergistic effects of dual Zn/Ag ion implantation in osteogenic activity and antibacterial ability of titanium

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Author(s)

  • Guodong Jin
  • Hui Qin
  • Huiliang Cao
  • Shi Qian
  • Yaochao Zhao
  • Xiaochun Peng
  • Xianlong Zhang
  • Xuanyong Liu

Detail(s)

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)7699-7713
Journal / PublicationBiomaterials
Volume35
Issue number27
Online published16 Jun 2014
Publication statusPublished - Sep 2014

Abstract

Zinc (Zn) and silver (Ag) are co-implanted into titanium by plasma immersion ion implantation. A Zn containing film with Ag nanoparticles (Ag NPs) possessing a wide size distribution is formed on the surface and the corrosion resistance is improved due to the micro-galvanic couples formed by the implanted Zn and Ag. Not only are the initial adhesion, spreading, proliferation and osteogenic differentiation of rBMSCs observed from the Zn/Ag implanted Ti invitro, but also bacteria killing is achieved both invitro and invivo. Electrochemical polarization and ion release measurements suggest that the excellent osteogenic activity and antibacterial ability of the Zn/Ag co-implanted titanium are related to the synergistic effect resulting from the long-range interactions of the released Zn ions and short-range interactions of the embedded Ag NPs. The Zn/Ag co-implanted titanium offers both excellent osteogenic activity and antibacterial ability and has large potential in orthopedic and dental implants. © 2014 Elsevier Ltd.

Research Area(s)

  • Antibacterial ability, Ion implantation, Osteogenic activity, Silver, Titanium, Zinc

Citation Format(s)

Synergistic effects of dual Zn/Ag ion implantation in osteogenic activity and antibacterial ability of titanium. / Jin, Guodong; Qin, Hui; Cao, Huiliang et al.

In: Biomaterials, Vol. 35, No. 27, 09.2014, p. 7699-7713.

Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews (RGC: 21, 22, 62)21_Publication in refereed journalpeer-review