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Tailoring H

Authors :
Jimin, Park
Gun Hyuk, Jang
Yeon Wook, Jung
Hyunseon, Seo
Hyung-Seop, Han
Joonho, Lee
Youngmin, Seo
Hojeong, Jeon
Myoung-Ryul, Ok
Pil-Ryung, Cha
Hyun-Kwang, Seok
Kwan Hyi, Lee
Yu-Chan, Kim
Source :
Scientific Reports
Publication Year :
2019

Abstract

A new antibacterial strategy for Ti has been developed without the use of any external antibacterial agents and surface treatments. By combining Mg alloys with Ti, H2O2, which is an oxidizing agent that kills bacteria, was spontaneously generated near the surface of Ti. Importantly, the H2O2 formation kinetics can be precisely controlled by tailoring the degradation rates of Mg alloys connected to Ti. Through microstructural and electrochemical modification of Mg with alloying elements (Ca, Zn), the degradation rates of Mg alloys were controlled, and the H2O2 release kinetics was accelerated when the degradation rate of Mg alloys increased. With the introduction of an in vivo assessment platform comprised of Escherichia coli (E. coli) and transgenic zebrafish embryos, we are able to design optimized antibacterial systems (Ti-Mg and Ti-Mg-3wt% Zn) that can selectively eradicate E. coli while not harming the survival rate, development, and biological functions of zebrafish embryos. We envision that our antibacterial strategy based on utilization of sacrificial Mg alloys could broaden the current palette of antibacterial platforms for metals.

Details

ISSN :
20452322
Volume :
10
Issue :
1
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Scientific reports
Accession number :
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