New Orthopedic Implant Findings from Department of Materials Sciences and Engineering Outlined (Electrophoretic Deposition of Polyvinyl Alcohol, C-h Nrs Along With Moringa On an Ss Substrate for Orthopedic Implant Applications).

A recent study conducted in Topi, Pakistan, explored the use of composite coatings on stainless steel (SS) orthopedic implants to enhance their biocompatibility, bioactivity, and antibacterial properties. The coatings, made from synthetic biopolymer polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), calcium hydrate (C-H) nanorods, and Moringa oleifera, were deposited on the SS implants using electrophoretic deposition (EPD). The study found that the composite coatings exhibited optimal protein attachment and cellular uptake, strong adhesion, and appropriate surface roughness for protein attachment. Additionally, the coatings demonstrated antibacterial activity and rapid bioactivity by forming a hydroxyapatite (HA) layer within 24 hours. These findings suggest that the composite coatings can enhance the performance of SS orthopedic implants in a cost-effective manner. [Extracted from the article]