Issue 13, 2018

Progress in TiO2 nanotube coatings for biomedical applications: a review

Abstract

Titanium dioxide nanotubes (TNTs) have drawn wide attention and been extensively applied in the field of biomedicine, due to their large specific surface area, good corrosion resistance, excellent biocompatibility, and enhanced bioactivity. This review describes the preparation of TNTs and the surface modification that entrust the nanotubes with better antibacterial property and enhanced osteoblast adhesion, proliferation, and differentiation. Considering the contact between TNTs’ surface and surrounding tissues after implantation, the interactions between TNTs (with properties including their diameter, length, wettability, and crystalline phase) and proteins, platelets, bacteria, and cells are illustrated. The state of the art in the applications of TNTs in dentistry, orthopedic implants, and cardiovascular stents are introduced. In particular, the application of TNTs in biosensing has attracted much attention due to its ability for the rapid diagnosis of diseases. Finally, the difficulties and challenges in the practical application of TNTs are also discussed.

Graphical abstract: Progress in TiO2 nanotube coatings for biomedical applications: a review

Article information

Article type
Review Article
Submitted
18 Jan 2018
Accepted
01 Mar 2018
First published
01 Mar 2018

J. Mater. Chem. B, 2018,6, 1862-1886

Progress in TiO2 nanotube coatings for biomedical applications: a review

Y. Cheng, H. Yang, Y. Yang, J. Huang, K. Wu, Z. Chen, X. Wang, C. Lin and Y. Lai, J. Mater. Chem. B, 2018, 6, 1862 DOI: 10.1039/C8TB00149A

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