Biochemistry professor Azzedine Bensalem co-authored new research detailing a novel approach for strengthening hydroxyapatite, a material often used in medical implants, by adding carefully balanced silver nanoparticles. Published in the Journal of Materials Chemistry B, the study suggests that the method can boost antibacterial protection while remaining safe for human cells, an advancement that could lead to safer and more effective orthopedic and dental implants.
