Journal
SURFACE & COATINGS TECHNOLOGY
Volume 405, Issue -, Pages -Publisher
ELSEVIER SCIENCE SA
DOI: 10.1016/j.surfcoat.2020.126557
Keywords
Titanium scaffolds; Calcium phosphate coating; Chlorhexidine digluconate; Antibacterial; Biocompatibility; One-step pulse electrodeposition
Funding
- Generalitat de Catalunya [SGR 2017 SGR1165]
- Spanish Government [RTI2018-098075-B-C21]
- BIOACTISURF of the Region Midi-Pyrenees [14054394]
- COST Action [Ipromedai TD1305]
- FI-DGR scholarship by the Generalitat de Catalunya
- EU through European Regional Development Fund
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In this study, a single-step electrodeposition process was developed to uniformly cover titanium scaffolds with a layer of calcium phosphate, successfully reducing bacterial adhesion and promoting the adhesion and spreading of bone cells.
Implants for orthopedic applications need to be biocompatible and bioactive, with mechanical properties similar to those of surrounding natural bone. Given this scenario titanium (Ti) scaffolds obtained by Direct Ink Writing technique offer the opportunity to manufacture customized structures with controlled porosity and mechanical properties. Considering that 3D Ti scaffolds have a significant surface area, it is necessary to develop strategies against the initial bacterial adhesion in order to prevent infection in the early stages of the implantation, while promoting cell adhesion to the scaffold. The challenge is not only achieving a balance between antibacterial activity and osseointegration, it is also to develop a homogeneous coating on the inner and outer surface of the scaffold. The purpose of this work was the development of a single-step electrodeposition process in order to uniformly cover Ti scaffolds with a layer of calcium phosphate (CaP) loaded with chlorhexidine digluconate (CHX). Scaffold characterization was assessed by scanning electron microscopy, Energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, micro-Raman microscopy and compressive strength tests. Results determined that the surface of scaffolds was covered by plate-like and whisker-like calcium phosphate crystals, which main phases were octacalcium phosphate and brushite. Biological tests showed that the as-coated scaffolds reduced bacteria adhesion (73 +/- 3% for Staphylococcus aureus and 70 +/- 2% for Escherichia coli). In vitro cell studies and confocal analysis revealed the adhesion and spreading of osteoblast-like SaOS-2 on coated surfaces. Therefore, the proposed strategy can be a potential candidate in bone replacing surgeries.
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