Corrosion in Mg-alloy biomedical implants-the strategies to reduce the impact of the corrosion inflammatory reaction and microbial activity

The most common complication of orthopedic surgery is implant failure, which can result in catastrophic injury and a significant financial burden for patients. Implant failure can be caused by a variety of factors, the most common of which are peri–implant infection(or implantrelated infection), excessive inflammatory response which caused pain and aseptic loosening. Orthopedic surgeons now have a variety of options for treating these issues, including revision surgery, which has demonstrated to be effective. If excessive inflammatory reaction caused by the corrosion and peri–implant infection can be avoided, it will be of enormous social benefits. This review will provide a summary of corrosion and the inflammation reactions due to the corrosion and antimicrobial properties of Mg alloy-based implants covering both in vitro and in vivo studies. The strategies on hindering/overcoming the excessive inflammatory response and enhancing the antimicrobial activity are discussed in this review.

Cosmic implications of the 12C(n, γ)13C reaction: a nuclear astrophysical perspective

We conducted a comprehensive study of the neutron capture cross section of 12C within the relevant astrophysical energy range.Through rigorous R-matrix analysis,we determined the Maxwellian-averaged cross section to be 11.98±0.25μb at kT=30 keV.This result is approximately four times higher than the thermal neutron capture cross section estimated in earlier studies assuming the 1/v law.The implications of our findings extend to the region of inhomogeneous Big-Bang models in nuclear astrophysics,where understanding the behaviour of neutron capture cross sections plays a crucial role in elucidating the intricate processes that shaped the early universe.

Collagen membrane functionalized with magnesium oxide via room-temperature atomic layer deposition promotes osteopromotive and antimicrobial properties

Artificial bone grafting materials such as collagen are gaining interest due to the ease of production and implantation.However,collagen must be supplemented with additional coating materials for improved osteointegration.Here,we report room-temperature atomic layer deposition(ALD)of MgO,a novel method to coat collagen membranes with MgO.Characterization techniques such as X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy,Raman spectroscopy,and electron beam dispersion mapping confirm the chemical nature of the film.Scanning electron and atomic force microscopies show the surface topography and morphology of the collagen fibers were not altered during the ALD of MgO.Slow release of magnesium ions promotes bone growth,and we show the deposited MgO film leaches trace amounts of Mg when incubated in phosphate-buffered saline at 37◦C.The coated collagen membrane had a superhydrophilic surface immediately after the deposition of MgO.The film was not toxic to human cells and demonstrated antibacterial properties against bacterial biofilms.Furthermore,in vivo studies performed on calvaria rats showed MgO-coated membranes(200 and 500 ALD)elicit a higher inflammatory response,leading to an increase in angiogenesis and a greater bone formation,mainly for Col-MgO500,compared to uncoated collagen.Based on the characterization of the MgO film and in vitro and in vivo data,the MgO-coated collagen membranes are excellent candidates for guided bone regeneration.