ArticleACS applied bio materials2025
Amino Silane High Positive Charge Layers: A Stable and Durable Alternative Based on Electrostatic Interactions for Titanium Applications, Combining Antimicrobial and Biological Properties.
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- Enhanced Cell Adhesion on Biofunctionalized Ti6Al4V Alloy: Immobilization of Proteins and Biomass fromInternational journal of molecular sciences · 2026Article
- Peri-implantitis progression and modulating factors: evidence synthesis and implications for clinical management.Brazilian oral research · 2026Review
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Abstract
Cationic coatings on titanium surfaces are a promising approach for dental and biomedical implants due to their low-cost antimicrobial effect and no need for antibiotics. These coatings are applied on hydroxylated (-OH) surfaces using silanes, such as 3-aminopropyltriethoxysilane (APTES). However, it is unclear whether the concentration of this organofunctional compound affects surface charge or potential toxicity. This study investigated how different concentrations of APTES in cationic coatings on titanium samples influence electrostatic behavior and interactions with bacteria and mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs). Titanium discs served as controls (Ti group) and were first treated by plasma electrolytic oxidation (PEO) to generate -OH groups (PEO group). Subsequently, APTES was applied at 83.8, 167.6, and 251.4 mM, forming PEO+APTES0.3, PEO+APTES0.6, and PEO+APTES0.9 groups, respectively. Surfaces were characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray diffraction (XRD), contact angle, Zeta potential, and profilometry. Microbiological assays assessed initial bacterial adhesion (1 h) and biofilm formation (24 h) using
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