Antimicrobial Properties of MgO Nanostructures on Magnesium Substrates
Jiajia Lin, Nhu-Y Thi Nguyen, Chaoxing Zhang, Alexandra Ha, Huinan Liu
Abstract
. Thus, nanostructured MgO layers on Mg are promising for reducing implant-related infections and complications and should be further explored for clinical translation toward antimicrobial biodegradable implants.
Topics & Concepts
MagnesiumMaterials scienceAntimicrobialAnodizingOsseointegrationElectrophoretic depositionImplantDegradation (telecommunications)NanotechnologyBiomedical engineeringChemistryMetallurgySurgeryMedicineOrganic chemistryComputer scienceAluminiumCoatingTelecommunicationsBone Tissue Engineering MaterialsMagnesium Alloys: Properties and ApplicationsMXene and MAX Phase Materials