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Biomedical Applications of Functional Nanoparticles

A special issue of Coatings (ISSN 2079-6412).

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 November 2019) | Viewed by 18488

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Dr. Daniela Predoi

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National Institute of Materials Physics, Atomistilor Street, No. 405A, P.O. Box MG 07, 077125 Magurele, Romania
Interests: biomaterials; biomedical applications; biotechnology; environmental applications; food industry; hydroxyapatite; magnetic properties; iron oxide nanoparticles; structural properties; surface properties; antimicrobial properties; antimicrobial coatings; pharmaceutical applications; colloidal properties
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Dear Colleagues,

Until now, nanotechnology had a notable impact on modern society by developing new and improved materials at a nanometric scale for various applications in the fields of technology, chemistry, farmacy, medicine, and so on. Today, one of the most pressing issues that requires finding solutions in the area of nanotechnology is the global health crisis. In the recent years, great efforts have been made in order to develop new materials that could be used in biomedical applications, such as drug delivery, tissue engineering, or as antimicrobial devices. Nanomaterials are often functionalized in order to improve their performances in specific applications. The aim of this Special Issue is to publish high quality research papers and review papers addressing the current and future advances on the preparation and characterization of coatings based on functional nanomaterials with biomedical applications. A particular focus of this Special Issue is disseminating the latest advances in the preparation of coatings based on functional nanomaterials for biomedical applications. Original research and reviews that have not yet been published or that are not currently under review by other journals or peer-reviewed conferences are invited.

In particular, topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Functionalized nanomaterials for biomedical applications
  • Design and synthesis of coatings based on functional nanomaterials
  • Physico-chemical characterization
  • Biological properties

Dr. Daniela Predoi
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Dextran-Thyme Magnesium-Doped Hydroxyapatite Composite Antimicrobial Coatings
by Simona Liliana Iconaru, Mihai Valentin Predoi, Mikael Motelica-Heino, Daniela Predoi, Nicolas Buton, Christelle Megier and George E. Stan
Coatings 2020, 10(1), 57; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/coatings10010057 - 09 Jan 2020
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The dextran-thyme magnesium-doped hydroxyapatite (10MgHAp-Dex-thyme) composite layers were prepared by a dip-coating procedure from stable suspensions and further analyzed for the first time. Different characterization techniques were employed to explore the physical-chemical features of the 10MgHAp-Dex-thyme suspensions and derived coatings. Information regarding the [...] Read more.
The dextran-thyme magnesium-doped hydroxyapatite (10MgHAp-Dex-thyme) composite layers were prepared by a dip-coating procedure from stable suspensions and further analyzed for the first time. Different characterization techniques were employed to explore the physical-chemical features of the 10MgHAp-Dex-thyme suspensions and derived coatings. Information regarding the 10MgHAp-Dex-thyme suspensions was extracted on the basis of dynamic light scattering, zeta potential, and ultrasound measurements. The crystalline quality of the biocomposite powders—resulting after the centrifugation of suspensions—and the layers deposited on glass was assessed by X-ray diffraction in symmetric and grazing incidence geometries, respectively. The chemical structure and presence of functional groups were evaluated for both powder and coating by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy in attenuated total reflectance mode. The extent of the antimicrobial effect range of the biocomposite suspensions and coatings was tested against different Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria (Staphylococcus aureus, Enterococcus faecalis, Escherichia coli, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa) and fungus (Candida albicans) strains with promising results. Full article
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Silver-Doped Hydroxyapatite Thin Layers Obtained by Sol-Gel Spin Coating Procedure
by Alina Mihaela Prodan, Simona Liliana Iconaru, Mihai Valentin Predoi, Daniela Predoi, Mikael Motelica-Heino, Claudiu Stefan Turculet and Mircea Beuran
Coatings 2020, 10(1), 14; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/coatings10010014 - 25 Dec 2019
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The main objective of this paper is to develop silver-doped hydroxyapatite suspensions (HApAg) with different concentrations of silver (?Ag = 0.05 and ?Ag = 0.2) in order to obtain uniform and homogenous layers by spin-coating procedure. The colloidal properties of HApAg [...] Read more.
The main objective of this paper is to develop silver-doped hydroxyapatite suspensions (HApAg) with different concentrations of silver (?Ag = 0.05 and ?Ag = 0.2) in order to obtain uniform and homogenous layers by spin-coating procedure. The colloidal properties of HApAg suspensions are evaluated by dynamic light scattering (DLS) analysis, ζ-potential (ZP), and ultrasound measurements. The ultrasound studies show that the HApAg20 sample revealed better stability than the HApAg5 sample. The structural and morphological analysis on suspensions and thin layers is also conducted. It is observed that the particles of the two samples have a similar shape and are uniform. The layers obtained present a homogeneous appearance of the surface without evidence of cracks or interruption of the coatings. The in vitro antifungal studies conducted on the two thin layers at two different time intervals (24 and 48 h) show that both HApAg5 (?Ag = 0.05) and HApAg20 (?Ag = 0.05) nanoparticles suspensions and composite layers inhibit the development of colony forming units (CFU) even after 24 h of incubation comparative to the control, represented by the Candida albicans (C. albicans) culture in a proper medium. The fungicidal effect was evident after 48 h of incubation in the case of both HApAg20 nanoparticles suspensions and composite layers. Full article
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Preparations of Silver/Montmorillonite Biocomposite Multilayers and Their Antifungal Activity
by Simona Liliana Iconaru, Andreea Groza, George E. Stan, Daniela Predoi, Sofia Gaiaschi, Roxana Trusca, Carmen Mariana Chifiriuc, Luminita Marutescu, Teddy Tite, George A. Stanciu, Radu Hristu, Liliana Ghegoiu, Monica Luminita Badea, Claudiu Stefan Turculet, Mihai Ganciu and Patrick Chapon
Coatings 2019, 9(12), 817; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/coatings9120817 - 02 Dec 2019
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In this study, the results about the influence of the surface morphology of layers based on montmorillonite (MMT) and silver (Ag) on antimicrobial properties are reported. The coating depositions were performed in the plasma of a radio frequency (RF) magnetron sputtering discharge. The [...] Read more.
In this study, the results about the influence of the surface morphology of layers based on montmorillonite (MMT) and silver (Ag) on antimicrobial properties are reported. The coating depositions were performed in the plasma of a radio frequency (RF) magnetron sputtering discharge. The studied layers were single montmorillonite layers (MMT) and silver/montmorillonite multilayers (MMT-Ag) obtained by magnetron sputtering technique with a different surface thickness. The resultant MMT-Ag biocomposite multilayers exhibited a uniform distribution of constituent elements and enhanced antimicrobial properties against fungal biofilm development. Glow-discharge optical emission spectroscopy (GDOES) analysis revealed the formation of MMT-Ag biocomposite multilayers following the deposit of a silver layer for an MMT layer that was initially deposited on a Si substrate. The surface morphology and thickness evaluation of deposited biocomposite layers were performed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). A qualitative analysis of the chemical composition of thin layers was performed and the elements O, Ag, Mg, Fe, Al, and Si were identified in the MMT-Ag biocomposite multilayers. The in vitro antifungal assay proved that the inhibitory effect against the growth of Candida albicans ATCC 101231 CFU was more emphasized in the case of MMT-Ag biocomposite multilayers that in the case of the MMT layer. Cytotoxicity studies performed on HeLa cells showed that the tested layers did not show significant toxicity at the time intervals during which the assay was performed. On the other hand, it was observed that the MMT layers exhibited slightly higher biocompatible properties than the MMT-Ag composite layers. Full article
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Biocompatible Layers Obtained from Functionalized Iron Oxide Nanoparticles in Suspension
by Daniela Predoi, Simona Liliana Iconaru, Mihai Valentin Predoi, Nicolas Buton, Christelle Megier and Mikael Motelica-Heino
Coatings 2019, 9(12), 773; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/coatings9120773 - 20 Nov 2019
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Iron oxide nanoparticles have been extensively studied for challenges in applicable areas such as medicine, pharmacy, and the environment. The functionalization of iron oxide nanoparticles with dextran opens new prospects for application. Suspension characterization methods such as dynamic light scattering (DLS) and zeta [...] Read more.
Iron oxide nanoparticles have been extensively studied for challenges in applicable areas such as medicine, pharmacy, and the environment. The functionalization of iron oxide nanoparticles with dextran opens new prospects for application. Suspension characterization methods such as dynamic light scattering (DLS) and zeta potential (ZP) have allowed us to obtain information regarding the stability and hydrodynamic diameter of these suspended particles. For rigorous characterization of the suspension of dextran-coated iron oxide nanoparticles (D-MNPs), studies have been performed using ultrasound measurements. The results obtained from DLS and ZP studies were compared with those obtained from ultrasound measurements. The obtained results show a good stability of D-MNPs. A comparison between the D-MNP dimension obtained from transmission electron microscopy (TEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and DLS studies was also performed. A scanning electron spectroscopy (SEM) image of a surface D-MNP layer obtained from the stable suspension shows that the particles are spherical in shape. The topographies of the elemental maps of the D-MNP layer showed a uniform distribution of the constituent elements. The homogeneity of the layer was also observed. The morphology of the HeLa cells incubated for 24 and 48 h with the D-MNP suspension and D-MNP layers did not change relative to the morphology presented by the control cells. The cytotoxicity studies conducted at different time intervals have shown that a slight decrease in the HeLa cell viability after 48 h of incubation for both samples was observed. Full article
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Calcium Phosphate Layers Deposited on Thermal Sensitive Polymer Substrates in Radio Frequency Magnetron Plasma Discharge
by Andreea Groza, Dragana B. Dreghici and Mihai Ganciu
Coatings 2019, 9(11), 709; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/coatings9110709 - 30 Oct 2019
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Calcium phosphate coatings were deposited on thermally sensitive polyprophylene substrates in radio frequency (rf) magnetron sputtering discharge. The steady state of the deposition plasma and its components were identified by deposition rate measurements and mass spectrometry. Low rf powers and deposition rates, with [...] Read more.
Calcium phosphate coatings were deposited on thermally sensitive polyprophylene substrates in radio frequency (rf) magnetron sputtering discharge. The steady state of the deposition plasma and its components were identified by deposition rate measurements and mass spectrometry. Low rf powers and deposition rates, with a 10 min plasma on/off temporal deposition scheme, were established as suitable experimental conditions for the deposition of calcium phosphate layers on the thermoplastic polymers. By scanning electron microscopy and atomic force microscopy, the influence of the polymer substrate heating to the surface coating topography was studied. The results showed that the thermal patterning of the polymers during the plasma deposition process favors the embedding of the calcium phosphate into the substrate, the increase of the coating surface roughness, and a good adherence of the layers. The layers generated in the 10 min plasma on/10 min plasma off deposition conditions were not cracked or exfoliated. The Fourier Transform Infrared spectra of the polyprophylene substrates presented similar molecular bands before and after the depositions of calcium phosphate layers. Full article
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Ophthalmic Nanosystems with Antioxidants for the Prevention and Treatment of Eye Diseases
by Elena Dinte, Oliviu Vostinaru, Ovidiu Samoila, Bogdan Sevastre and Ede Bodoki
Coatings 2020, 10(1), 36; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/coatings10010036 - 01 Jan 2020
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Oxidative stress may induce a series of pathophysiological modifications that are directly involved in the development of ophthalmic diseases like age-related cataract, macular degeneration or diabetic retinopathy, considered to be responsible for the majority of vision loss cases. Although various treatment options for [...] Read more.
Oxidative stress may induce a series of pathophysiological modifications that are directly involved in the development of ophthalmic diseases like age-related cataract, macular degeneration or diabetic retinopathy, considered to be responsible for the majority of vision loss cases. Although various treatment options for eye diseases are available, multiple factors could limit their efficacy. Recently, the accelerated development of ophthalmic nanosystems has provided new possibilities for overcoming the limitations of existing ocular drug delivery methods. This review evaluates the current status of ophthalmic nanosystems loaded with antioxidants for the prevention and treatment of several eye diseases. Full article
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