Synergistic effect of copper( ii ) ions and orthosilicate group in nanosized hydroxyapatite

RSC Advances 2026 Open access

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Authors: Nataliia D. Pinchuk, Agata Piecuch, Paulina Sobierajska, Cole Latvis, Katarzyna Zawisza, Sara Targońska, Oleksii S. Bezkrovnyi, Rafał Ogórek, Yadong Wang, Rafal Jakub Wiglusz
DOI: 10.1039/d6ra01471b
Cited by: 1
References: 56

Abstract

Copper- and orthosilicate-doped hydroxyapatites exhibited antibacterial activity, selectively against Gram-positive bacteria, but not against Gram-negative bacteria and fungi, showing the role of silicate groups in enhancing antimicrobial efficacy.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Bone Tissue Engineering Materials Chemical Synthesis and Characterization Pigment Synthesis and Properties

Publication details

Journal / source
RSC Advances
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
16
Issue
21
Pages
18731–18744
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN