A tailored positively-charged hydrophobic surface reduces the risk of implant associated infections
Jie Shen, Peng Gao, Shan Han, Richard Yi Tsun Kao, Shuilin Wu, Xuanyong Liu, Qian Shi, Paul K. Chu, Kmc Cheung, Kwk Yeung
Topics & Concepts
TriethoxysilaneBiofilmImplantSilaneAdhesionSurface modificationMaterials scienceTitaniumAntimicrobialCoatingBacteriaBiomedical engineeringMicrobiologySurgeryNanotechnologyChemistryMedicineComposite materialBiologyGeneticsPhysical chemistryMetallurgyOrthopedic Infections and TreatmentsBone Tissue Engineering MaterialsOrthopaedic implants and arthroplasty