Randomized trial evaluates the multifunctional capabilities of HA–BT coatings with silver nanoparticles, highlighting their potential in bone regeneration.
Key Points
This study investigates the impact of silver nanoparticles on the properties of HA–BT coatings intended for orthopedic implants.
Characterization using X-ray diffraction and transmission electron microscopy.
Evaluation of coatings by scanning electron microscopy, tensile adhesion testing, and piezoresponse force microscopy.
Assessment of biological properties through cell viability and antibacterial assays.
Coatings showed strong adhesion with tensile strengths of 44.58 MPa for HA30BT and 43.28 MPa for HA30BT–nAg.
Piezodynamic activity was confirmed with d33 values around 13 pm/V for both coatings.
MTT assays indicated non-cytotoxic behavior with viability reductions below 2%.