Oxalic acid-directed synthesis of strontium-doped mesoporous bioactive glass nanoparticles with enhanced bone regenerative ability
摘要
Strontium-enriched mesoporous bioactive glass nanoparticles (Sr-MBGNPs) were synthesized through a sol–gel process employing oxalic acid as a catalyst to facilitate hydrolysis and improved nanoparticles formation. The study was undertaken to develop bioactive nanoparticles with enhanced functionality for bone tissue engineering applications. Structural characterization by X-ray diffraction (XRD) confirmed the amorphous nature of the synthesized material, while high-resolution scanning electron microscopy (HR-SEM) revealed the formation of spherical nanoparticles with an average size of 500 nm. The in vitro bioactivity of Sr-MBGNPs was demonstrated by the formation of a hydroxyapatite layer following immersion in simulated body fluid (SBF). Ion release analysis using inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectroscopy (ICP-OES) showed the sustained release of Sr, Ca, Si, and P ions, respectively. Cytocompatibility assessment indicated a cell viability of 100% at a concentration of 3.12 µg mL⁻¹, confirming the material’s biocompatible nature. The nanoparticles exhibited antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus aureuswith inhibition zone of 9 mm. Furthermore, drug-release studies demonstrated a sustained release pattern, achieving 83 % at pH 7.4 over 24 h/day. The incorporation of strontium into the mesoporous bioglass matrix improved bioactivity, ion-release characteristics, antibacterial performance, and biological response, highlighting the potential of Sr-MBGNPs as a multifunctional biomaterial for bone regeneration and localized therapeutic delivery.