TiO2 Nanosols Applied Directly on Textiles Using Different Purification Treatments

Self-cleaning applications using TiO₂ coatings on various supporting media have been attracting increasing interest in recent years. This work discusses the issue of self-cleaning textile production on an industrial scale. A method for producing self-cleaning textiles starting from a commercial colloidal nanosuspension (nanosol) of TiO₂ is described. Three different treatments were developed for purifying and neutralizing the commercial TiO₂ nanosol: washing by ultrafiltration; purifying with an anion exchange resin; and neutralizing in an aqueous solution of ammonium bicarbonate. The different purified TiO₂ nanosols were characterized in terms of particle size distribution (using dynamic light scattering), electrical conductivity, and ζ potential (using electrophoretic light scattering). The TiO₂-coated textiles’ functional properties were judged on their photodegradation of rhodamine B (RhB), used as a stain model. The photocatalytic performance of the differently treated TiO₂-coated textiles was compared, revealing the advantages of purification with an anion exchange resin. The study demonstrated the feasibility of applying commercial TiO₂ nanosol directly on textile surfaces, overcoming problems of existing methods that limit the industrial scalability of the process.     

Bonding to industrial indirect composite blocks: A systematic review and meta-analysis

ObjectiveThe aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to evaluate the effect of surface conditioning methods on the bond strength of industrial indirect composite blocks (ICs).MethodsBased on the PICOS strategy, the Medline via PubMed, Embase and Web of Science (ISI – Web of Knowledge) electronic databases were searched for peer-reviewed articles in both English and Chinese, with no publication year limit. In vitro studies evaluating the effects of surface conditioning on the bond strength of ICs were selected. The meta-analysis was conducted to calculate the mean difference between surface-conditioned ICs and unconditioned controls. Subgroup analysis was performed to evaluate the different surface conditioning methods, separately for polymer-infiltrated ceramic network (PICN) material and the ICs with dispersed fillers (ICDFs). Meta-analyses were performed with a random-effects model at a significance level of 0.05.Results and SignificanceFrom 802 relevant studies, 25 were selected for full-text analysis. Nineteen studies were eligible for inclusion in this systematic review, whereas 9 studies were included in the meta-analysis. A manual search of the principal periodicals specific to the area resulted in no additional articles. The meta-analysis indicated a significant difference in bond strength between the surface-conditioned ICs and controls under both non-aged and aged conditions. The combination of mechanical and chemical conditioning yielded the highest bond strength of ICs. This meta-analysis suggests that chemical etching followed by a universal primer and alumina air abrasion followed by a silane coupling agent could be considered the best strategy for optimizing the bond strength of PICN materials and ICDFs under aged conditions, respectively.     

不同表面处理对LAVA树脂纳米瓷剪切强度的影响

目的 研究不同处理方式对树脂纳米瓷(LAVA Ultimate)与树脂水门汀粘接后剪切强度的影响。方法 本次实验分为喷砂实验和粘接实验两部分。将LAVA Ultimate切削成大小约 6 mm×6 mm,高度约为2 mm的样本80片,依照不同的喷砂时间和喷砂气压随机分为4组,每组10个试件,使用3M Single Bond Universal+3M RelyX Ultimate与纳米树脂柱粘接后在万能试验机上测试断裂载荷,计算剪切强度,选出最高组。同等喷砂条件下40个样本随机分为A(Single Bond Universal(3M)+RelyX Ultimate(3M)) ,B (Porcelain Primer(Bisco)+ All-bond Universal(Bisco)+RelyX Ultimate(3M))与纳米树脂柱进行粘接。粘接后再分成两个亚组,分别进行冷热循环5 000次和恒温水浴24 h。在万能试验机上测试断裂载荷,计算剪切强度,采用单因素方差分析对数据进行统计分析。结果 单因素方差分析结果表明不同喷砂条件的分组对剪切强度差异有统计学意义(第2组和第4组)(P=0.037);冷热循环后,A组和B组试件的剪切强度均有明显下降(P=0.003,P<0.01);A、B组不同粘接方式的剪切强度差异无统计学意义(P=0.062,P=0.671)。结论 0.2 MPa压力下喷砂14 s可明显提高树脂纳米瓷与树脂水门汀的剪切强度;冷热循环会明显降低剪切强度;粘接方式对剪切强度无明显影响。     

Evaluation of the effectiveness of bioactive glass fillers against Candida albicans adhesion to PMMA denture base materials: An in vitro study

BackgroundDentures with antimicrobial properties are desirable for preventing Candida albicans adhesion. This study was to assess the effectiveness of bioactive glass (BAG) on C. albicans adhesion, surface roughness, and hardness of denture base materials.MethodsHeat-polymerized (HP) and autopolymerized (AP) acrylic resins were used to fabricate 240 disk specimens (120/material, 60/C. albicans, 60/surface roughness and hardness). Specimens were divided into five groups (n = 10) based on the BAG concentration: 0.5, 1.5, 3, 5, and 7.5 wt% of the acrylic powder, with a control group comprised of unmodified specimens. Direct culture method was used to assess C. albicans adhesion. A profilometer and Vickers hardness test were used to measure surface roughness and hardness respectively. Analysis of variance (ANOVA) and post hoc Tukey’s test were used for data analysis (α = 0.05).ResultsBAG addition significantly decreased the C. albicans count when compared with the control group (P < 0.001) for both HP and AP. Regarding surface roughness, there was no change in the HP acrylic resins (P > 0.05), while the AP acrylic resins exhibited significantly higher surface roughness with BAG addition (P < 0.001). The hardness of the HP and AP acrylic resins were significantly higher with the addition of BAG (P < 0.001).ConclusionsThe addition of BAG to HP and AP acrylic resins effectively decreases C. albicans adhesion. The roughness of AP acrylic resins increases with the addition of BAG, while the hardness of both HP and AP acrylic resins increase with the addition of BAG.     

氧化锆和纳米金刚石比例对核树脂挠曲强度的影响

目的 探讨二氧化锆、纳米金刚石比例对核树脂挠曲强度的影响.方法 采用双酚A-甲基丙烯酸缩水甘油酯(Bis-GMA)和二甲基丙烯酸三甘醇酯(TEGDMA)为树脂基质, 钡玻璃粉(BG)为主填料, 选择不同比例的微米或纳米级二氧化锆,纳米金刚石作为功能填料, 采用原位聚合法生成光固化牙科核树脂,万能材料试验机测定其挠曲强度.结果 含60wt%钡玻璃粉、0.2wt%纳米金刚石的树脂中,加入纳米级或微米级的二氧化锆含量分别为2wt%、3.5wt%、5wt%,3.5wt%相应核树脂挠曲强度最高;含70wt%钡玻璃粉、0.1wt%纳米金刚石的树脂中,加入40 nm的二氧化锆含量为0wt%、2wt%、3.5wt%、5wt%,2wt%质量百分比相应核树脂挠曲强度最高.结论 适当比例填料的核树脂挠曲强度能达到相应的国家标准及ISO标准的规定,能满足临床需要.     

An investigation of the composite resin/porcelain interface.

Failures at composite resin/porcelain interfaces under shear-like loading were examined. Porcelain surfaces were treated with hydrofluoric acid and/or one of two silane coupling agents, using two different composite resin cements. The results showed that after seven days storage, bond strengths of specimens which had undergone porcelain surface treatment were greater than the cohesive strength of the porcelain itself, resulting in brittle fracture of the porcelain. The diluted restorative composite resin performed as well as the commercial composite resin cement. Silane pretreatment of porcelain was important as the bond strength of etched/silane primed specimens was significantly higher than the etched only specimens. However, one primer appeared to be more efficient than the other in bond promotion. Some explanations for the differences in bond strengths are offered.     

Resistance to fracture of restored endodontically treated teeth

Abstract Endodontically treated teeth were restored by 8 different methods. Copper rings were filled with commercial hard setting cement and the teeth were placed into the cement to the level of the cemento-enamel junction. The teeth were grouped according to restorative methods, mounted in an Instron T.T. machine and subjected to a slowly increasing compressive force until fracture occurred. The force of fracture for each tooth was recorded and the results in the various groups compared. All teeth fractured in a similar manner, irrespective of restorative method used. Preparation of a post space in the roots significantly weakened the teeth. Cementation of a steel parapost with zinc oxyphosphate cement did not significantly strengthen the teeth. Filling the post space and the access cavity with a composite resin following acid etching of the root canal and cavity walls strengthened the teeth more than other methods used to restore them. This finding may be of clinical importance, for instance in the restoration of endodontically treated young teeth with incomplete root formation and wide root canals.     

纳米金刚石填料对复合树脂显微硬度、抗压强度的影响

目的：观察含纳米金刚石填料对复合树脂机械性能的影响，探索纳米金刚石的最佳比例。方法：按不同比例将纳米金刚石添加到复合树脂中，检测其抗压强度和显微硬度。结果：添加比例在0．005％以下抗压强度、显微硬度无明显改变；添加比例在0．005％—0．3％之间抗压强度、显微硬度明显提高，0．02％比例提高最为明显；添加比例在0．3％以上抗压强度、显微硬度明显降低。结论：适当比例纳米金刚石的填料可以提高复合树脂的机械性能。