Composite Scaffolds Based on Silver Nanoparticles for Biomedical Applications

Abstract

This paper presents the synthesis, characterisation, andin vitrotesting of homogenous and heterogeneous materials containing silver nanoparticles (nanoAg). Three types of antiseptic materials based on collagen (COLL), hydroxyapatite (HA), and collagen/hydroxyapatite (COLL/HA) composite materials were obtained. The synthesis of silver nanoparticles was realized by chemical reaction as well as plasma sputtering deposition. The use of chemical reduction allows the synthesis of homogenous materials while the plasma sputtering deposition can be easily used for the synthesis of homogeneous and heterogeneous support. Based on thein vitroassays clear antiseptic activity againstEscherichia coliwas relieved even at low content of nanoAg (10 ppm).