Biological oyster shell waste enhances polyphenylene sulfide composites and endows them with antibacterial properties

To date,there is no research that deals with biological waste as fillers in polyphenylene sulfide(PPS).In this study,oyster shells were recycled and treated to prepare thermally-treated oyster shells(TOS),which were used as PPS fillers to make new bio-based antibacterial composite materials.The effect of varying the content of TOS was studied by means of structure and performance characterization.PPS/TOS composites were demonstrated to have an antibacterial effect on the growth of E coli and S.aureus.Qualitative analysis showed that when the TOS content was≥30%and 40%,the composite materials had an apparent inhibition zone.Quantitative analysis showed that the antibacterial activity increased with the TOS content.Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy indicated the formation of hydrogen bonds between the molecular chains of TOS and PPS and the occurrence of a coordination reaction.At 10%TOS,the composite tensile strength reached a maximum value of 72.5 MPa,which is 9.65%higher than that of pure PPS.The trend of bending properties is the same as that of tensile properties,showing that the maximum property was reached for the composite with 10%TOS.At the same time,the crystallinity and contact angle were the highest,and the permeability coefficient was the lowest.The fatigue test results indicated that for the composite with 10%TOS,the tensile strength was 23%lower than static tensile strength,and the yield strength was 10%lower than the static yield strength.The results of the study showed that TOS not only could reduce the cost of PPS,but also could impart antibacterial properties and enhance the mechanical and,barrier properties,the thermostability,as well as the crystallinity.

Effect of Electrodeposition Methods of Cuprous Oxide on Antibacterial Properties of Concrete

Three types of electrodeposition,DC electrodeposition,low-frequency pulsed electrodeposition and high-frequency pulsed electrodeposition,were used to deposit cuprous oxide on the concrete surface to improve the antibacterial properties of concrete.The effects of pulse deposition frequency on the antibacterial property of concrete were studied using sulfate-reducing bacteria(SRB)and Escherichia coli(E.coli)as model bacteria.The bacterial concentration and the antibacterial rate were measured to evaluate the antibacterial performance of concrete.The effects of different deposition methods on the elemental content of copper and the amount of copper ions exuded were studied.XRD and SEM were used to analyze the microstructure of the deposited layers.The experimental results show that the concrete treated by electrodeposition exhibited good antibacterial properties against SRB and E.coli.The antibacterial effect of cuprous oxide deposited on concrete by pulse method was better than that by direct current(DC)method.The antibacterial rate of concrete was positively correlated with the exudation rate of copper ion.As the pulse frequency increased,the deposits content on the surface was increased with an accompanying improvement in the antibacterial property.Besides,the pulsed current had an indiscernible effect on the composition of the sediments,which were all mainly composed of Cu_(2)O,but the morphology of the Cu_(2)O differed greatly.Cubic octahedral cuprous oxide had better antibacterial properties with the highest copper ion leaching rate compared with cubic and spherical cuprous oxide.

Two Novel Coordination Polymers of Schiff Base Ligands:Synthesis,Crystal Structures and Antibacterial Properties Studies

Two novel complexes [Ag L^1(NO_3)H_2O]_n(1) and [Pb L_2(NO_3)_2]_n(2) were synthesized by the evaporation reaction with metal salts and Schiff base ligands. They were characterized by elemental analyses, IR spectra and X-ray single-crystal diffraction. 1 crystallizes in monoclinic, space group P21/c with a = 18.358(3), b = 10.0395(15), c = 13.4643(16) ?, β = 91.749(12)o, V = 2480.4(6) ?3, Dc = 1.597 g/cm^3, Mr = 596.35, F(000) = 1208, Z = 4, R = 0.0772 and w R = 0.0927. 2 crystallizes in monoclinic space group C2/c with a = 15.8549(10), b = 21.1988(17), c = 17.7198(12) ?, β = 105.829(8)o, V = 5729.9(7) ?~3, Dc = 1.645 g/cm^3, Mr = 709.63, F(000) = 2736, Z = 8, R = 0.0541 and w R = 0.1175. X-ray single-crystal diffraction experiments of 1 and 2 display that extensive π×××π stacking interactions and hydrogen bonds construct into a 2D rectangular network and a 3D supramolecular framework. The antibacterial properties of L1, L2, 1 and 2 were also studied.

Preparation and antibacterial properties of polycaprolactone/quaternized chitosan blends

This article is a preliminary study on antibacterial blends of polycaprolactone,chitosan and quaternized chitosan by melt processing.Blends were characterized,mechanical test and antibacterial evaluation against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus,were conducted.Results showed that the antibacterial potential of chitosan was limited in blends and polycaprolactone/chitosan did not show significant antibacterial effect compared with neat polycaprolactone(PCL).Inhibition rates of polycaprolactone/quaternized chitosan were 39.2%99.9%against Escherichia coli,while inhibition rate was 40.9%99.9%against Staphylococcus aureus.When quaternized chitosan(QCTS)content was up to 20%,blends exhibited 99.9%inhibition rates against both two types of bacteria.

Isolation and Screening of Lactic Acid Bacterial Strains with Antibacterial Properties from the Vaginas of Healthy Cows

In the present study, eight strains were isolated from 20 cow vagina samples and identified using phenotype, biochemical analysis, sugar fermentation tests, and 16S rRNA sequence analysis. Among eight strains, only SQ0048 was identified as Lactobacillus johnsonii based on a series of biochemical testing (including the adhesion test, catalase test, bacteriocin production test, antibacterial test, and pH value), suggesting that its biological activity was superior to the other seven strains. Furthermore, SQ0048 had the lowest pH value (4.32) and the shortest fermentation time (8 h) compared with the other strains. The adhesion rate of SQ0048 was significantly higher than that of Lactobacillus delbrueckii, with an average adhesion number of 304 ± 2.67. The hydrogen peroxide production testing in SQ0048 was positive;in addition, bacteriocin gene of SQ0048, encoding an approximately 10-kDa product, was successfully cloned, expressed, and detected using the SDS-PAGE method. Meanwhile, SQ0048 had a weak inhibitory effect on Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli. However, the expression products of the bacteriocin gene of SQ0048 had a very strong inhibitory effect on S. aureus and E. coli, with inhibition zone sizes of 18 ± 0.45 mm and 15 ± 0.60 mm, respectively. These data showed that SQ0048 has excellent antibacterial properties compared with other isolated strains and is a potential probiotic candidate to improve the health of the vaginas of cows by inhibiting pathogenic microorganisms.

Ag-doped CNT/HAP nanohybrids in a PLLA bone scaffold show significant antibacterial activity

Bacterial infection is a major problem following bone implant surgery.Moreover,poly-l-lactic acid/carbon nanotube/hydroxyapatite(PLLA/CNT/HAP)bone scaffolds possess enhanced mechanical properties and show good bioactiv-ityregardingbonedefectregeneration.Inthisstudy,wesynthesizedsilver(Ag)-dopedCNT/HAP(CNT/Ag-HAP)nanohybrids via the partial replacing of calcium ions(Ca2+)in the HAP lattice with silver ions(Ag+)using an ion doping technique under hydrothermal conditions.Specifically,the doping process was induced using the special lattice structure of HAP and the abundant surface oxygenic functional groups of CNT,and involved the partial replacement of Ca2+in the HAP lattice by doped Ag+as well as the in situ synthesis of Ag-HAP nanoparticles on CNT in a hydrothermal environment.The result-ing CNT/Ag-HAP nanohybrids were then introduced into a PLLA matrix via laser-based powder bed fusion(PBF-LB)to fabricate PLLA/CNT/Ag-HAP scaffolds that showed sustained antibacterial activity.We then found that Ag+,which pos-sesses broad-spectrum antibacterial activity,endowed PLLA/CNT/Ag-HAP scaffolds with this activity,with an antibacterial effectiveness of 92.65%.This antibacterial effect is due to the powerful effect of Ag+against bacterial structure and genetic material,as well as the physical destruction of bacterial structures due to the sharp edge structure of CNT.In addition,the scaffold possessed enhanced mechanical properties,showing tensile and compressive strengths of 8.49 MPa and 19.72 MPa,respectively.Finally,the scaffold also exhibited good bioactivity and cytocompatibility,including the ability to form apatite layers and to promote the adhesion and proliferation of human osteoblast-like cells(MG63 cells).

Optimization of mechanical properties, biocorrosion properties and antibacterial properties of wrought Ti-3Cu alloy by heat treatment

Previous study has shown that Ti-3Cu alloy shows good antibacterial properties(>90%antibacterial rate),but the mechanical properties still need to be improved.In this paper,a series of heat-treatment processes were selected to adjust the microstructure in order to optimize the properties of Ti-3Cu alloy.Microstructure,mechanical properties,biocorrosion properties and antibacterial properties of wrought Ti-3Cu alloy at different conditions was systematically investigated by X-ray diffraction,optical microscope,scanning electron microscope,transmission electron microscopy,electrochemical measurements,tensile test,fatigue test and antibacterial test.Heat treatment could significantly improve the mechanical properties,corrosion resistance and antibacterial rate due to the redistribution of copper elements and precipitation of Ti2Cu phase.Solid solution treatment increased the yield strength from 400 to 740MPa and improved the antibacterial rate from 33%to 65.2%while aging treatment enhanced the yield strength to 800e850MPa and antibacterial rate(>91.32%).It was demonstrated that homogeneous distribution and fine Ti2Cu phase plays a very important role in mechanical properties,corrosion resistance and antibacterial properties.

Study on the barrier properties and antibacterial properties of cellulose-based multilayer coated paperboard used for fast food packaging

Some petroleum-based packaging materials have a series of safety issues,and as a result,people are more inclined to use biodegradable and nontoxic packaging materials for foods.However,biodegradable alternatives often need to be modified to overcome their own shortcomings.In this paper,carboxymethyl chitosan(CMCS)/carboxymethyl cellulose sodium(CMC)+polylactic acid(PLA)nano zinc oxide(ZnO)nanoparticles(CMCS/CMC+PLA/ZnO NPs)multilayer coated paperboard was prepared to explore its potential use in food package applications.The multilayer CMCS/CMC+PLA coating reduced the oxygen transmission rate by 99%and doubled the barrier properties for soybean oil penetration and water vapor compared with a single PLA coating layer in a 23℃/50 RH environment.The oil resistance time of the multilayer CMCS/CMC+PLA coating also increased 28 times,and the water vapor barrier properties increased twofold compared to a single CMCS/CMC coating layer.The water vapor barrier properties increased by a factor of 3 even at 38℃/90 RH.Compared with the CMCS/CMC+PLA coating without nanoparticles,the barrier performance of the CMCS/CMC+PLA/ZnO NPs coating was further improved.The oxygen,water vapor,and heptane vapor barrier properties all doubled,and the oil resistance time reached 235 h.While a corona treatment reduced the polar component content in the CMCS/CMC coating and led to a slight decrease in the barrier properties of the coating to heptane,it was still a good oil-repellent coating overall.The antibacterial activity(A)toward Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus exceeded 2,which meant that the multilayer coating with 1.5%added ZnO NPs reduced the growth of bacteria by more than 99%.The multilayer coated paperboard created here with the blended and modified materials significantly improved the barrier and antibacterial properties,suggesting that multilayer coatings prepared from degradable materials have good commercial prospects as fast food packaging.

Wear Resistance, Cytotoxicity and Antibacterial Properties of Polyetheretherketone Composite Modified by Carbon Fiber and Black Phosphorus

High wear resistance,low cytotoxicity and excellent antibacterial properties are the basis for osseointegration of implant materials.Polyetheretherketone(PEEK)has been considered as a potential implant material due to its excellent biocompatibility,natural radiolucency and mechanical properties.In this work,to improve the wear resistance,cytotoxicity and antibacterial properties of PEEK,carbon fiber(CFR)and Black Phosphorus(BP)were used to synergistically modify PEEK by two methods,deposition of BP coating on CFR-PEEK and BP/CFR-PEEK coating on Ti6Al4V(TC4)through electrostatic spraying.After CFR and BP synergistically modified PEEK,the friction coefficient of BP coating on CFR-PEEK and BP/CFR-PEEK coating were 0.14±0.01 and 0.09±0.02,respectively.The wear volume of BP coating on CFR-PEEK(30.54±1.32)was higher than that of BP/CFR-PEEK coating(9.46±1.32),which indicated that BP/CFR-PEEK coating showed high wear resistance.The difference in wear resistance may be caused by the fact that BP was not easily oxidized in BP/CFR-PEEK coating.In addition,BP coating on CFR-PEEK and BP/CFR-PEEK coating showed no obvious cytotoxicity to L929 cell and presented excellent antibacterial efficiency(up to 94.5%±2.8%and 96.0%±3.8%,respectively)against Staphylococcus aureus(S.aureus).It was concluded that BP/CFR-PEEK coating exhibited high wear resistance,low cytotoxicity and excellent antibacterial properties against S.aureus,which might provide a foundation for osseointegration of implants.

Antifogging and antibacterial properties of amphiphilic coatings based on zwitterionic copolymers

Tackling fogging and microbial infection problems related to the endoscope lens remain challenges due to visual disturbances and bacterial threats to human health.Herein,highly transparent antifogging and antibacterial coatings were developed in a facile way by thermal curing of zwitterionic copolymers poly(n-butyl methacrylate-co-2-aminoethyl methacrylate-co-sulfobetaine methacrylate)s with 1,3,5-triformylbenzene.Characterizations of surface chemical composition and wettability suggested that the copolymer coatings exhibited amphiphilicity with a hydrophobic surface and internal hydrophilicity.The prepared amphiphilic coating exhibited excellent antifogging properties both in vivo and in vitro.The introduction of hydrophobic n-butyl methacrylate and cationic aminoethylmethacrylate could improve the stability and antibacterial capability of the coating.The growth inhibition rates of the coatings against Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli were up to 99%and the copolymer coatings with the zwitterionic groups had low hemolytic rates less than 3%.The amphiphilic copolymer coatings combined antifogging and antibacterial properties may have a promising potential for applications in biomedical devices.

Mechanical and antibacterial properties of tannic acid-encapsulated carboxymethyl chitosan/polyvinyl alcohol hydrogels

The objective of this study was to develop an effective,potential wound dressing,which was constructed with a composite hydrogel of poly(vinyl alcohol)(PVA),carboxymethyl chitosan(CMC)and tannic acid(TA)by cryogenic treatment and freeze-drying method.The as-prepared TA-crosslinked PVA/CMC hydrogels exhibited interconnected pore structure with the mean pore size of roughly 3.7𝜇m.We found that the compressive strength and stiffness of composite hydrogel increased when the TA component was introduced.However,the PVA/CMC-TA hydrogel possessed obviously lower swell property than that of the TA-free PVA/CMC hydrogel.We also found that the TA addition significantly improved the antibacterial capacity of the as-prepared hydrogel.Moreover,the inhibition zone test showed that the antibacterial activity of PVA/CMC-TA against S.aureus bacteria was greater than that against E.coli.The biological results indicated that the PVA/CMC-TA hydrogel exhibited good cytocompatibility to natural human dermal fibroblasts.In summary,our PVA/CMC-TA composite hydrogel exhibited promising mechanical and antibacterial properties,which showed great potential application as wound healing materials.

Optimization of mechanical and antibacterial properties of Ti-3wt%Cu alloy through cold rolling and annealing

In this work,a process of cold rolling with 70%thickness reduction and different annealing temperatures was selected to regulate the microstructure of Ti-3wt%Cu alloy.Microstructural evolution,mechanical properties and antibacterial properties of the Ti-3wt%Cu alloy under different conditions were systematically investigated in terms of X-ray diffraction(XRD),scanning electron microscope(SEM),transmission electron microscope(TEM),tensile and antibacterial test.The results indicated that cold rolling could dramatically increase the ultimate tensile stress(UTS)from 520 to 928 MPa,but reduce the fracture strain from 15.3%to 3.8%.With the annealing temperature increasing from 400 to 800C for 1 h,the UTS decreased from 744 to 506 MPa and the fracture strain increased from12.7%to 24.4%.Moreover,the antibacterial properties of the Ti-3wt%Cu alloy under different conditions showed excellent antibacterial rate(>96.69%).The results also indicated that the excellent combination of strength and ductility of the Ti-3wt%Cu alloy with cold rolling and following annealing could be achieved in a trade-off by tuning the size and distribution of Ti2Cu phase,which could increase the applicability of the alloy in clinical practice.More importantly,the antibacterial properties maintained a good stability for the Ti-3wt%Cu alloy under different conditions.The excellent combination of mechanical properties and antibacterial properties could make the Ti-3wt%Cu alloy a good candidate for long-term orthopaedic implant application.

In vitro corrosion resistance,antibacterial activity and cytocompatibility of a layer-by-layer assembled DNA coating on magnesium alloy

A chitosan/deoxyribonucleic acid(CHI/DNA)_(5)coating was constructed by layer-by-layer(LbL)assembly dip coating method with Mg(OH)_(2)coating as an inner protective layer on AZ31 alloy.X-ray diffractometry,X-ray photoelectron spectrometry,Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and field-emission scanning electron microscopy were utilized to represent the chemical compositions and surface morphologies of the coatings.Electrochemical tests and hydrogen evolution measurements were implemented to confirm the good corrosion resistance of the composite coating in artificial body fluid.Antimicrobial activity of the composite coatings was tested via the plate-counting method,and the cytotoxicity of the samples was appraised by MTT assay and Live/dead staining.A double action was put into effect for the composite coating,which the inner Mg(OH)2 coating plays the part of physical barrier,and the outer(CHI/DNA)5 coating is employed as an inducer to fabricate a biocompatible Ca-P corrosion product coating during immersion,making up for its thin thickness.Otherwise,the composite coating is also beneficial for the growth of bone,resulting from the biomineralization effect of the outer polyelectrolyte multilayer.The good antibacterial property of the(CHI/DNA)5/Mg(OH)2 coating is ascribed to the contact-killing strength of CHI.Thus,the obtained(CHI/DNA)5/Mg(OH)2 coating has a wide application prospect in the field of Mg-based bone implantation.

Improvement in the corrosion protection and bactericidal properties of AZ91D magnesium alloy coated with a microstructured polypyrrole film

In this work hollow rectangular microtubes of polypyrrole(PPy)films were potentiostatically electrodeposited on magnesium alloy AZ91D in salicylate solution.The substrate was previously anodized under potentiostatic conditions in a molybdate solution in order to improve the adherence of polymer.Finally the duplex film was modified by the incorporation of silver species.The obtained coatings were characterized by scanning electron microscopy(SEM),X-ray diffraction(XRD)and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopies(XPS)and the antimicrobial activity against the bacteria Escherichia coli was evaluated.The corrosion protection properties of the coatings were examined in Ringer solution by monitoring the open circuit potential,polarization techniques and electrochemical spectroscopy(EIS).The duplex coating presents an improved anticorrosive performance with respect to the PPy film.The best results concerning corrosion protection and antibacterial activity were obtained for the silver-modified composite coating.

A bifunctional bone scaffold combines osteogenesis and antibacterial activity via in situ grown hydroxyapatite and silver nanoparticles

Hydroxyapatite(HA)nanoparticles and silver(Ag)nanoparticles are expected to enable desirable bioactivity and antibac-terial properties on biopolymer scaffolds.Nevertheless,interfacial adhesion between HA/Ag and the biopolymer is poor due to the large physicochemical differences between these components.In this study,poly L-lactic acid(PLLA)powder was first surface-modified with bioactive polydopamine(PDA)in an alkaline environment.Next,HA and Ag nanoparticles were grown in situ on the PDA-coated PLLA powder,which was then adhered to the porous bone scaffold using a selective laser-sintering process.Results showed that HA and Ag nanoparticles were homogenously distributed in the matrix,with enhanced mechanical properties.Simulated body fluid bioactivity tests showed that the in situ grown HA-endowed scaffold shows excellent bioactivity.In vitro tests confirmed that the scaffold exhibits favorable biocompatibility with human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells,as well as strong antibacterial activity against Gram-negative Escherichia coli.Furthermore,in vivo assays indicated that the scaffold promoted bone generation,with a new bone area fraction of 71.8%after 8 weeks’implantation,without inflammation.

Broad-Spectrum Antibacterial Characteristics of Four Novel Borate-Based Bioactive Glasses

Bioactive glasses have been developed for medical applications in the body for bone and tissue repair and regeneration. We have developed a borate-containing bioactive glass (13-93B3, referred to as B3), which is undergoing clinical trials to assess its wound-healing properties. To complement the healing properties of B3, metal ion dopants have been added to enhance its antimicrobial properties. Bioactive glasses doped with silver, gallium or iodine ions were found to have broad spectrum antimicrobial effects on clinically relevant bacteria including MRSA. While the B3 glass alone was sufficient to produce antibacterial effects on select bacteria, adding dopants enhanced the broad-spectrum antibacterial properties: Live-Dead staining fluorescence microscopy suggests cell membrane integrity is disrupted in gram positive bacteria exposed to the glass compounds, but not gram negative bacteria, indicating multiple mechanisms of action for each glass formulation.

Evaluation on the corrosion resistance, antibacterial property and osteogenic activity of biodegradable Mg-Ca and Mg-Ca-Zn-Ag alloys

The rapid degradation of magnesium(Mg)-based implants in physiological environment limits its clinical applications, and alloying treatment is an effective way to regulate the degradation rate of Mg-based materials. In the present study, three Mg alloys, including Mg-0.8Ca(denoted as ZQ), Mg-0.8Ca-5Zn-1.5Ag(denoted as ZQ71) and Mg-0.8Ca-5Zn-2.5Ag(denoted as ZQ63), were fabricated by alloying with calcium(Ca), zinc(Zn) and silver(Ag). The results obtained from electrochemical corrosion tests and in vitro degradation evaluation demonstrated that the three Mg alloys exhibited distinct corrosion resistance, and ZQ71 exhibited the lowest degradation rate in vitro among them. After addition of Zn and Ag, the antibacterial potential of Mg alloys was also enhanced. The in vitro cell experiments showed that all the three Mg alloys had good biocompatibility. After implantation in a rat femoral defect, ZQ71 showed significantly higher osteogenic activity and bone substitution rate than ZQ63 and ZQ, due to its higher corrosion resistance as well as the stimulatory effects of the released metallic ions. In addition, the average daily degradation rate of each Mg alloy in vivo was significantly higher than that in vitro, as could be due to the implantation site located in the highly vascularized trabecular region. Importantly, the correlations between the in vitro and in vivo degradation parameters of the Mg alloys were systematically analyzed to find out the potential predictors of the in vivo degradation performance of the materials. The current work not only evaluated the clinical potential of the three biodegradable Mg alloys as bone grafts but also provided a feasible approach for predicting the in vivo degradation behavior of biodegradable materials.

Improving the Antibacterial Property of Chitosan Hydrogel Wound Dressing with Licorice Polysaccharide

A series of hydrogels with different ratios of chitosan and licorice polysaccharide(LP)were prepared by crosslinking to different concentrations of genipin(gp).They were characterized by FTIR(Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy),SEM(Scanning electron microscope),swelling ratio,rheological measurements,degradation with time,cytotoxicity,and antibacterial efficacy.Results show that the hydrogels have porous structures.With an increase in LP content,the swelling rate grows in the early stage of immersion in buffer and drops later.The swelling ratio ranged from 986%to 1677%,and stiffness varied from 777 Pa to 1792 Pa.The addition of LP reduced the mechanical strength and delayed gelation and degradation of the hydrogels.However,the most important discovery was that gp increases the viability of NIH 3T3 cells from 94%to 137%,and LP raises the bacteriostatic efficacy from 51%to 78%.Hydrogels synthesized from 1%genipin,3%chitosan,and 4%licorice polysaccharide showed the best antibacterial and fibroblast proliferation promoting activities.They exhibited moderate swelling and degradation rates over time,while being more suitable to affect healing of chronic wound infections.These results provide a new strategy to improve the antibacterial effectiveness and cyto-compatibility of chitosan hydrogels with water soluble active LPs from Glycyrrhiza that derive from traditional Chinese medicine.

In vitro evaluation of degradation,cytocompatibility and antibacterial property of polycaprolactone/hydroxyapatite composite coating on bioresorbable magnesium alloy

Polycaprolactone/hydroxyapatite(PCL/HA)composite coating was fabricated by a combination of hydrothermal and dipping methods to delay the degradation of Mg alloy AZ31 as bioresorbable materials.The PCL/HA coating was composed of nano rod-shape HA crystals and PCL filled in the space of HA crystals.Compared with the single HA coating,the binding strength between the PCL/HA composite coating and Mg alloy was obviously improved and the PCL/HA coating still adhered to the surface of AZ31 substrate even after 38 days of immersion.The electrochemical corrosion rate of HA coated sample was reduced by ten times after being filled by PCL.The electrochemical impedance spectroscopy(EIS)and immersion test results showed that the PCL/HA composite coating could provide a more effective barrier for Mg substrate than the HA coating alone.The cytocompatibility and the antibacterial property of HA coating and PCL/HA coating were evaluated by culturing with bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells(BMSCs)and methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus(MRSA)for 24 h under direct culture conditions,respectively.The PCL/HA composite coating showed better BMSC cell compatibility,more suitable for BMSC adhesion than HA coating alone and showed a potential application prospect as a biological materials.However,from the perspective of clinical applications,the antibacterial property of PCL/HA composite coating needs to be further improved.

Antibacterial Dental Resin Composites: A Narrative Review

Lack of antibacterial properties in resin-based composites (RBCs) is one of the flaws that cause the failure of filling clinically. Several agents have been incorporated to endow RBCs with antibacterial properties. In this review, we summarize the recent antibacterial agents between 2015 and 2020 using keywords of antibacterial or antimicrobial dental resin composites by PubMed databases. The most effective strategies are concerned with polymerizable monomers (50%), followed by filler particles (39%) and leachable agents (11%). A recent modification of the antibacterial agent is either by combining two agents from the same category or mixing agents from different categories in one. More than two methods were used in one study to assess antibacterial efficacy. The most common method was biofilm colony-forming units (CFUs) counting method (40%), followed by live/dead bacteria staining assay of biofilms (25%), metabolic activity assay of biofilms using MTT assay (16%), lactic acid production assay of biofilms (8%), agar diffusion test (8%), and other methods (3%) such as minimal inhibitory concentration (MIC) and minimal bactericidal concentration (MBC).