A Novel Sol-Gel Derived Bioactive Glass Featuring Antibacterial Properties

Diabetic foot wound healing is a major clinical problem due to impaired angiogenesis and bacterial infection. Therefore, an effective regenerative dressing is desiderated with the function of promoting revascularization and anti-bacteria. Herein, a multifunctional injectable composite hydrogel was prepared by incorporation of the cerium-containing bioactive glass (Ce-BG) into Gelatin methacryloyl (GelMA) hydrogel. The Ce-BG was synthesized by combining sol-gel method with template method, which maintained spherical shape, chemical structure and phase constitution of bioactive glass (BG). The Ce-BG/GelMA hydrogels had good cytocompatibility, promoted endothelial cells migration and tube formation by releasing Si ion. In vitro antibacterial tests showed that 5 mol % CeO2-containing bioactive glass/GelMA (5/G) composite hydrogel exhibited excellent antibacterial properties. In vivo study demonstrated that the 5/G hydrogel could significantly improve wound healing in diabetic rats by accelerating the formation of granulation tissue, collagen deposition and angiogenesis. All in all, these results indicate that the 5/G hydrogel could enhance diabetic wound healing. Therefore, the development of multifunctional materials with antibacterial and angiogenic functions is of great significance to promote the repair of diabetic wound healing.

Download Full-text

Preparation and Biomineralization Research of Ultrafine Sol-gel Bioactive Glass Powders

Journal of Inorganic Materials ◽

10.3724/sp.j.1077.2008.01027 ◽

2008 ◽

Vol 23 (5) ◽

pp. 1027-1032

Author(s):

Xiao-Feng CHEN

Keyword(s):

Bioactive Glass ◽

Sol Gel ◽

Glass Powders

Download Full-text

Biocompatibility of the Composite Scaffold of Sol-Gel Bioactive Glass/Collagen

Journal of Inorganic Materials ◽

10.3724/sp.j.1077.2011.00869 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 26 (8) ◽

pp. 869-873

Author(s):

Xue HAN ◽

Xiao-Feng CHEN ◽

Yong-Chun MENG ◽

Jia-An ZHOU ◽

Cai LIN ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Bioactive Glass ◽

Composite Scaffold ◽

Sol Gel

Download Full-text

The effect of Ag substitution on physicochemical and biological properties of sol-gel derived 60%SiO2–31%CaO–4%P2O5–5%Li2O (mol%) quaternary bioactive glass

Ceramics International ◽

10.1016/j.ceramint.2021.02.173 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Mohsen Rahmani ◽

Amirhossein Moghanian ◽

Morteza Saghafi Yazdi

Keyword(s):

Bioactive Glass ◽

Sol Gel ◽

Biological Properties ◽

Physicochemical And Biological Properties ◽

Ag Substitution

Download Full-text

Synthesis and Characterization of Silver–Strontium (Ag-Sr)-Doped Mesoporous Bioactive Glass Nanoparticles

Gels ◽

10.3390/gels7020034 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 7 (2) ◽

pp. 34

Author(s):

Shaher Bano ◽

Memoona Akhtar ◽

Muhammad Yasir ◽

Muhammad Salman Maqbool ◽

Akbar Niaz ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Bioactive Glass ◽

Composite Coatings ◽

Antibacterial Properties ◽

Bone Diseases ◽

Osteogenic Potential ◽

Diffusion Method ◽

Charge Composition ◽

In Vitro Bioactivity ◽

Mesoporous Bioactive Glass

Biomedical implants are the need of this era due to the increase in number of accidents and follow-up surgeries. Different types of bone diseases such as osteoarthritis, osteomalacia, bone cancer, etc., are increasing globally. Mesoporous bioactive glass nanoparticles (MBGNs) are used in biomedical devices due to their osteointegration and bioactive properties. In this study, silver (Ag)- and strontium (Sr)-doped mesoporous bioactive glass nanoparticles (Ag-Sr MBGNs) were prepared by a modified Stöber process. In this method, Ag+ and Sr2+ were co-substituted in pure MBGNs to harvest the antibacterial properties of Ag ions, as well as pro-osteogenic potential of Sr2 ions. The effect of the two-ion concentration on morphology, surface charge, composition, antibacterial ability, and in-vitro bioactivity was studied. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-Ray diffraction (XRD), and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) confirmed the doping of Sr and Ag in MBGNs. SEM and EDX analysis confirmed the spherical morphology and typical composition of MBGNs, respectively. The Ag-Sr MBGNs showed a strong antibacterial effect against Staphylococcus carnosus and Escherichia coli bacteria determined via turbidity and disc diffusion method. Moreover, the synthesized Ag-Sr MBGNs develop apatite-like crystals upon immersion in simulated body fluid (SBF), which suggested that the addition of Sr improved in vitro bioactivity. The Ag-Sr MBGNs synthesized in this study can be used for the preparation of scaffolds or as a filler material in the composite coatings for bone tissue engineering.

Download Full-text

Synthesis, Structural, Morphological and Thermal Characterization of Five Different Silica-Polyethylene Glycol-Chlorogenic Acid Hybrid Materials

Polymers ◽

10.3390/polym13101586 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 13 (10) ◽

pp. 1586

Author(s):

Michelina Catauro ◽

Pavel Šiler ◽

Jiří Másilko ◽

Roberta Risoluti ◽

Stefano Vecchio Ciprioti

Keyword(s):

Polyethylene Glycol ◽

Chlorogenic Acid ◽

Hybrid Materials ◽

Sol Gel ◽

Antibacterial Properties ◽

Silica Matrix ◽

Sem Images ◽

Fixed Amount ◽

Organic Components ◽

Free Material

The present study investigated the structure, morphology, thermal behavior, and bacterial growth analysis of novel three-component hybrid materials synthesized by the sol-gel method. The inorganic silica matrix was weakly bonded to the network of two organic components: a well-known polymer such as polyethylene glycol (PEG, average molar mass of about 4000 g/mol), and an antioxidant constituted by chlorogenic acid (CGA). In particular, a first series was made by a 50 wt% PEG-based (CGA-free) silica hybrid along with two 50 wt% PEG-based hybrids containing 10 and 20 wt% of CGA (denoted as SP50, SP50C10 and SP50C20, respectively). A second series contained a fixed amount of CGA (20 wt%) in silica-based hybrids: one was the PEG-free material (SC20) and the other two contained 12 and 50 wt% of PEG, respectively (SP12C20 and SP50C20, respectively), being the latter already included in the first series. The X-ray diffraction (XRD) patterns and scanning electron microscope (SEM) images of freshly prepared materials confirmed that all the materials were amorphous and homogeneous regardless of the content of PEG or CGA. The thermogravimetric (TG) analysis revealed a higher water content was adsorbed into the two component hybrids (SP50 and SC20) because of the availability of a larger number of H-bonds to be formed with water with respect to those of silica/PEG/CGA (SPC), where silica matrix was involved in these bonds with both organic components. Conversely, the PEG-rich materials (SP50C10 and SP50C20, both with 50 wt% of the polymer) retained a lower content of water. Decomposition of PEG and CGA occurred in almost the same temperature interval regardless of the content of each organic component. The antibacterial properties of the SiO2/PEG/CGA hybrid materials were studied in pellets using either Escherichia coli and Enterococcus faecalis, respectively. Excellent antibacterial activity was found against both bacteria regardless of the amount of polymer in the hybrids.

Download Full-text

Structural and luminescent properties of Er3+ and Tb3+-doped sol–gel-based bioactive glass powders and electrospun nanofibers

Journal of Materials Science ◽

10.1007/s10853-021-06203-7 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Aylin M. Deliormanlı ◽

Begüm Rahman ◽

Sibel Oguzlar ◽

Kadriye Ertekin

Keyword(s):

Bioactive Glass ◽

Sol Gel ◽

Electrospun Nanofibers ◽

Luminescent Properties ◽

Glass Powders

Download Full-text

Bioactive Glass as a Nanoporous Drug Delivery System for Teicoplanin

Applied Sciences ◽

10.3390/app10072595 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 10 (7) ◽

pp. 2595 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Chih-Ling Huang ◽

Wei Fang ◽

Bo-Rui Huang ◽

Yan-Hsiung Wang ◽

Guo-Chung Dong ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Drug Delivery ◽

Bioactive Glass ◽

Drug Delivery System ◽

Delivery System ◽

Inductively Coupled Plasma ◽

High Performance ◽

Ph Value ◽

Sol Gel ◽

Phase Identification ◽

Bet Analysis

Bioactive glass (BG) was made by the sol–gel method and doped with boron (B) to increase its bioactivity. Microstructures of BG and B-doped BG were observed by scanning electron microscopy, and phase identification was performed using an X-ray diffraction diffractometer. The ion concentrations released after soaking in simulated body fluid (SBF) for 1, 4, and 7 days were measured by inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry, and the pH value of the SBF was measured after soaking samples to determine the variation in the environment. Brunauer–Emmett–Teller (BET) analysis was performed to further verify the characteristics of mesoporous structures. High performance liquid chromatography was used to evaluate the drug delivery ability of teicoplanin. Results demonstrated that B-doped BG performed significantly better than BG in parameters assessed by the BET analysis. B-doped BG has nanopores and more rough structures, which is advantageous for drug delivery as there are more porous structures available for drug adsorption. Moreover, B-doped BG was shown to be effective for keeping pH values stable and releasing B ions during soaking in SBF. The cumulative release of teicoplanin from BG and B-doped BG reached 20.09% and 3.17% on the first day, respectively. The drug release gradually slowed, reaching 29.43% and 4.83% after 7 days, respectively. The results demonstrate that the proposed bioactive glass has potential as a drug delivery system.

Download Full-text