Antibacterial activity of Ag-incorporated zincosilicate zeolite scaffolds fabricated by additive manufacturing

Shuang Wang, Ruiyan Li, Yun'an Qing, Yingzhen Wei, Qifei Wang, Tianran Zhang, Chang Sun, Yanguo Qin, Dongdong Li*, Jihong Yu

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Abstract

Ag-incorporated zincosilicate zeolite scaffolds (Ag-3DPZS) for bone tissue engineering are successfully constructed via the extrusion 3D printer. In the printing process, the nano-fibrous attapulgites with suitable rheological properties and good bioactivities are utilized as inorganic binders, which can enhance the compressive strength and Young's modulus of Ag-3DPZS up to 8.38 MPa and 111 MPa, respectively, similar to the mechanical properties of human cancellous bone. Moreover, the obtained Ag-3DPZS possess excellent antibacterial properties and bioactivity, demonstrating that Ag-3DPZS can be applied as antimicrobial materials for bone substitutes.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)31-35
Number of pages5
JournalInorganic Chemistry Communications
Volume105
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jul 2019
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • 3D printing
  • Antibacterial materials
  • Bone tissue engineering
  • Scaffolds
  • Zeolites

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