ReviewMaterials (Basel, Switzerland)2020
Strategies for improving antimicrobial properties of stainless steel.
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- A Novel Method for the Fabrication of Antibacterial Stainless Steel with Uniform Silver Dispersions by Silver Nanoparticle/Polyethyleneimine Composites.Materials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
- Anodized Nanostructured 316L Stainless Steel Enhances Osteoblast Functions and Exhibits Anti-Fouling Properties.ACS biomaterials science & engineering · 2023Article
- Comparative Experimental Investigation of Biodegradable Antimicrobial Polymer-Based Composite Produced by 3D Printing Technology Enriched with Metallic Particles.International journal of molecular sciences · 2022Article
- Nanoporous Stainless Steel Materials for Body Implants-Review of Synthesizing Procedures.Nanomaterials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2022Review
- Development of Mechanical, Corrosion Resistance, and Antibacterial Properties of Steels.Materials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2021Article
- Use of Plasma Technologies for Antibacterial Surface Properties of Metals.Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) · 2021Review
- Metallic Antibacterial Surface Treatments of Dental and Orthopedic Materials.Materials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2020Review
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Abstract
In this review, strategies for improving the antimicrobial properties of stainless steel (SS) are presented. The main focus given is to present current strategies for surface modification of SS, which alter surface characteristics in terms of surface chemistry, topography and wettability/surface charge, without influencing the bulk attributes of the material. As SS exhibits excellent mechanical properties and satisfactory biocompatibility, it is one of the most frequently used materials in medical applications. It is widely used as a material for fabricating orthopedic prosthesis, cardiovascular stents/valves and recently also for three dimensional (3D) printing of custom made implants. Despite its good mechanical properties, SS lacks desired biofunctionality, which makes it prone to bacterial adhesion and biofilm formation. Due to increased resistance of bacteria to antibiotics, it is imperative to achieve antibacterial properties of implants. Thus, many different approaches were proposed and are discussed herein. Emphasis is given on novel approaches based on treatment with highly reactive plasma, which may alter SS topography, chemistry and wettability under appropriate treatment conditions. This review aims to present and critically discuss different approaches and propose novel possibilities for surface modification of SS by using highly reactive gaseous plasma in order to obtain a desired biological response.
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