A Novel Antipathogenic Agent for Nonwoven Fabric
Author(s): S. Simpson, C. McMinn, S. Van Mondfrans, J. Hendry, S. Ronayne, S. Dewhurst, C. Feng, B. Sonny Bal, R. Bock, B. McEntire ...
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Jun 2, 2021
In Vivo Bone Formation and Bacterial Infection Between Silicon Nitride Ceramic, PEEK, and Titanium
Author(s): B.J. McEntire, A. Lakshminarayanan, B.S. Bal, T. Webster, B. Ercan, and D. Gorth Superior bone ingrowth and resistance to...
Jun 2, 2021
Enhanced Bioactivity and Bacteriostasis of PEEK Polymers Through Incorporation of Silicon Nitride Particles
Author(s): C.A. Kuhns, R.M. Bock, B.J. McEntire, B. Bal, G. Pezzotti Appositional bone on- and through-growth are essential requirements...
Jun 2, 2021
Anti-Infective and Osteointegration Properties of Silicon Nitride, Poly (Ether Ether Ketone), and Titanium Implants
Author(s): T.J. Webster, A.A. Patel, M.N. Rahaman, and B.S. BalT.J. Webster, A.A. Patel, M.N. Rahaman, and B.S. Bal Silicon nitride...
Jun 2, 2021
Patent Application US20130302509: Antibacterial Biomedical Implants and Associated Materials, Apparatus, and Methods
Author(s): McEntire BJ, Lakshminarayanan R, Davis K, Grimaldi N, Pezzotti G Antibacterial Biomedical Implants and Associated Materials,...
Jun 2, 2021
Differential Bacterial Expression on Silicon Nitride, PEEK, and Titanium Surfaces
Authors: B.J. McEntire, E.N. Jones, D. Ray, R.M. Bock, B.S. Bal, and G. Pezzotti Infected implants are a serious concern in orthopaedic...
Jun 2, 2021
Decreased Bacteria Activity on (Si₃N₄) Surfaces Compared with PEEK or Titanium
Author(s): D.J. Gorth, S. Puckett, B. Ercan, T.J. Webster, M. Rahaman, and B.S. Bal A significant need exists for orthopedic implants...
Jun 2, 2021
Silicon Nitride Bioceramics Induce Chemically Driven Lysis in Porphyromonas Gingivalis
Authors(s): G. Pezzotti, R.M. Bock, B.J. McEntire, E. Jones, M. Boffelli, W. Zhu, G. Baggio, F. Boschetto, et al. Organisms of...
Jun 2, 2021
Label-Free SERS Discrimination and In Situ Analysis of Life Cycle in Escherichia Coli and Staphylococcus Epidermidis
Author(s): N. Paccotti, F. Boschetto, S. Horiguchi, E. Marin, A. Chiadò, C. Novara, F. Geobaldo, F. Giorgis, et al. Over the next two...
Jun 2, 2021
Monitoring Metabolic Reactions in Staphylococcus Epidermidis Exposed to Silicon Nitride Using In Situ Time-lapse Raman Spectroscopy
Author(s): F. Boschetto, D. Fainozzi, E. Marin, B.J. McEntire, G. Pezzotti, F. Boschetto, T. Adachi, S. Horiguchi, et al Staphylococcus...
Jun 2, 2021
Antipathogenic Devices and Methods Thereof, US Pat. Appl. 2020 0079651
Author(s): B.J. McEntire, R.M. Bock, B.S. Bal Antipathogenic Devices and Methods Thereof, US Pat. Appl. 2020 0079651
Jun 2, 2021
Metabolic Machinery Encrypted in the Raman Spectrum of Influenza A Virus-Inoculated Mammalian Cells
Author(s): Pezzotti G, Zhu W, Adachi T, Horiguchi S, Marin E, Boschetto F, et al. Raman spectroscopy was applied with a high spectral...
Jun 2, 2021
Surface Topography of Silicon Nitride Affects Antimicrobial and Osseosintegrative Properties of Tibial Implants in a Murine Model
Author(s): M. Ishikawa, K.L.D.M. Bentley, B.J. McEntire, B.S. Bal, E.M. Schwarz, C. Xie, and E. Avenue While silicon nitride (Si3N4) is...
Jun 2, 2021
In Situ Molecular Vibration Insights into the Antibacterial Behavior of Silicon Nitride Bioceramic Versus Gram-Negative Escherichia Coli
Author(s): F. Boschetto, T. Adachi, S. Horiguchi, E. Marin, N. Paccotti, T. Asai, W. Zhu, B.J. McEntire, et al. Gram-negative bacteria...
Jun 2, 2021
A Spontaneous Solid-State NO Donor to Fight Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria
Author(s): G. Pezzotti This study substantiates the chemical origin of a free-radical-driven antibacterial effect at the surface of...
Jun 2, 2021
In vitro Antibacterial Activity of Oxide and Non-Oxide Bioceramics for Arthroplastic Devices: I. In Situ Time-Lapse Raman Spectroscopy
Author(s): G. Pezzotti, R.M. Bock, B.J. McEntire, T. Adachi, E. Marin, F. Boschetto, W. Zhu, O. Mazda, et al Over the next two decades,...
Jun 2, 2021
Treatment of Lumbar Discitis Using Silicon Nitride Spinal Spacers: a Case Series and Literature Review
Author(s): William M. Rambo, Jr. Septic infection of a lumbar intervertebral disc is a serious disorder which is often difficult to...
Jun 2, 2021
Rapid Inactivation of SARS-CoV-2 by Silicon Nitride, Copper, and Aluminum Nitride
Authors(s): G. Pezzotti Viral disease spread by contaminated commonly touched surfaces is a global concern. Silicon nitride, an...
Jun 2, 2021
Antipathogenic Compositions and Methods Thereof, Int. Pat. Appl. WO 2020/051004
Author(s): B.J. McEntire, R.M. Bock, B.S. Bal Antipathogenic Compositions and Methods Thereof, Int. Pat. Appl. WO 2020/051004
Jun 2, 2021
Instantaneous “Catch-and-Kill” Inactivation of SARS-CoV-2 by Nitride Ceramics
Author(s): G. Pezzotti, E. Ohigitani, M. Shin-Ya, T. Adachi, E. Marin, F. Boshetto, W. Zhu, O. Mazda We propose a nontoxic, sustainable...
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