Review Papers Collection for Bioactive Coatings

A topical collection in Coatings (ISSN 2079-6412). This collection belongs to the section "Bioactive Coatings and Biointerfaces".

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Editor

Topical Collection Information

Dear Colleagues,

Coatings are essential in daily-life applications. In particular, bioactive coatings and biomedical coatings, including coating techniques and materials for medical devices, implants and other surfaces have prompted the scientific community to develop new functional coating materials with bioactive features. As the Section Editor-in-Chief of the Section "Bioactive Coatings and Biointerfaces", I would like to invite distinguished experts in the field to contribute high-quality review papers to this Special Issue as feature papers. We hope that this Special Issue can provide a platform for the scholars in support of the progress of science and the benefit of society.

This Special Issue aims to present comprehensive and brilliant review papers on the cutting-edge developments in the field. The particular areas of interest of this Special Issue include, but are not limited to the following:

  • Innovative bioactive coatings and surface treatments;
  • Bioinspired and biomimetic surface and interfaces;
  • Advances in bioactive surfaces characterization;
  • Applications of bioactive coatings;
  • The science and technology of biomedical functional coatings;
  • Antimicrobial coatings, prevention, and control of biofilms.

Feature review papers from top experts or those of great interest in this field are highly welcome. The criteria of manuscripts for this Special Issue mainly include the academic background of the scholar, the publication record, the novelty and significance of content, and the peer-review result of the paper.

Dr. James Kit-Hon Tsoi
Guest Editor

Manuscript Submission Information

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Published Papers (2 papers)

2025

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32 pages, 2445 KiB  
Review
Toxicity, Irritation, and Allergy of Metal Implants: Historical Perspective and Modern Solutions
by Grzegorz Szczęsny, Mateusz Kopec and Zbigniew L. Kowalewski
Coatings 2025, 15(3), 361; https://doi.org/10.3390/coatings15030361 - 20 Mar 2025
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Abstract
The widespread adoption of metal implants in orthopaedics and dentistry has revolutionized medical treatments, but concerns remain regarding their biocompatibility, toxicity, and immunogenicity. This study conducts a comprehensive literature review of traditional biomaterials used in orthopaedic surgery and traumatology, with a particular focus [...] Read more.
The widespread adoption of metal implants in orthopaedics and dentistry has revolutionized medical treatments, but concerns remain regarding their biocompatibility, toxicity, and immunogenicity. This study conducts a comprehensive literature review of traditional biomaterials used in orthopaedic surgery and traumatology, with a particular focus on their historical development and biological interactions. Research articles were gathered from PubMed and Web of Science databases using keyword combinations such as “toxicity, irritation, allergy, biomaterials, corrosion, implants, orthopaedic surgery, biocompatible materials, steel, alloys, material properties, applications, implantology, and surface modification”. An initial pool of 400 articles was screened by independent reviewers based on predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria, resulting in 160 relevant articles covering research from 1950 to 2025. This paper explores the electrochemical processes of metals like iron, titanium, aluminium, cobalt, molybdenum, nickel, and chromium post-implantation, which cause ion release and wear debris formation. These metal ions interact with biological molecules, triggering localized irritation, inflammatory responses, and immune-mediated hypersensitivity. Unlike existing reviews, this paper highlights how metal–protein interactions can form antigenic complexes, contributing to delayed hypersensitivity and complications such as peri-implant osteolysis and implant failure. While titanium is traditionally considered bioinert, emerging evidence suggests that under certain conditions, even inert metals can induce adverse biological effects. Furthermore, this review emphasizes the role of oxidative stress, illustrating how metal ion release and systemic toxicity contribute to long-term health risks. It also uncovers the underappreciated genotoxic and cytotoxic effects of metal ions on cellular metabolism, shedding light on potential long-term repercussions. By integrating a rigorous methodological approach with an in-depth exploration of metal-induced biological responses, this paper offers a more nuanced perspective on the complex interplay between metal implants and human biology, advancing the discourse on implant safety and material innovation. Full article
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2024

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Review
Microorganisms in Red Ceramic Building Materials—A Review
by Elżbieta Stanaszek-Tomal
Coatings 2024, 14(8), 985; https://doi.org/10.3390/coatings14080985 - 5 Aug 2024
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Ceramic materials have a very long tradition of use in construction. Their durability is related to the surface of the material and the action of the corrosive environment. One of the corrosive factors acting on ceramic materials is microorganisms. They can contribute to [...] Read more.
Ceramic materials have a very long tradition of use in construction. Their durability is related to the surface of the material and the action of the corrosive environment. One of the corrosive factors acting on ceramic materials is microorganisms. They can contribute to the deterioration of the technical and performance properties of building materials. Aesthetic, physical, and chemical deterioration are considered to be the main destructive processes in ceramic materials. This work shows how the different types of the most commonly used ceramic materials, i.e., brick and tiles, are damaged. Each of these types is susceptible to microbial growth. Most microorganisms that occur on ceramic materials produce staining substances and thus form coloured biofilms. The direct action of metabolic products secreted by organisms on inorganic substrates is the main cause of chemical biodeterioration. Therefore, this work presents the impact of microorganisms on ceramic building materials. Full article
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