Biological Effects of Functionalizing Copolymer Scaffolds with Nanodiamond Particles

Microwave properties of nanodiamond particles

Antimicrobial activity of menthol modified nanodiamond particles

Advances in nanotechnology have seen the development of several microbiocidal nanoparticles displaying activity against biofilms. These applications benefit from one or more combinations of the nanoparticle properties. Nanoparticles may indeed concentrate drugs on their surface resulting in polyvalent effects and improved efficacy to fight against bacteria. Nanodiamonds (NDs) are among the most...

Nanoindentation analysis and biological characteristics of chitosan-graft-poly(ε-caprolactone) copolymer scaffolds

School of Chemical Engineering, National Technical University of Athens, Greece M. Kaliva, M. Vamvakaki, M. Chatzinikolaidou Institute of Electronic Structure and Laser, Foundation for Research and Technology-Hellas, Heraklion, Crete, Greece Department of Materials Science and Technology, University of Crete, Greece C. Pontikoglou School of Medicine, Haematology Laboratory, University of Crete,...

The biological effects induced by high-charged and energy particles and its application in cancer therapy

The radiobiological effects of high atomic number and energy (HZE particles) ion beams are of interest for radioprotection in space and tumor radiotherapy. Space radiation mainly consists of heavy charged particles from protons to iron ions, which is distinct from common terrestrial forms of radiation. HZE particles pose a significant cancer risk to astronauts on prolonged space missions. With ...

Evaluation of Mechanical Properties of Polyethylene‌‌ Glycol/ Dextrane Methacrylate / Maleic Acid Copolymer as a Biological Scaffold

Abstract Introduction: The use of membranes and transplant materials as scaffolds in periodontal regenerative surgeries is gaining an increasing application for restoring the structure and function of lost tissues. The present study aimed to evaluate the mechanical properties of PEG/MA (Polyethylene glycol/Maleic Acid) copolymer as a bioscaffold. Metho...