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. 2023 Aug 19;21:277. doi: 10.1186/s12951-023-02017-8

Table 5.

Electric, USW, RF and USW/NIR stimuli-responsive nanotechnology designs

Stimulus type Response system Character Preparation process Drug release Result Bacterial strains
RF TNT-AuNPs [60] 1 GHz RF field

1. TNT was prepared by anodic oxidation

2. TNTs loaded AuNPs

AuNPs receive RF stimulation as energytrans inducers Realize the controlled release system under the RF trigger
Electricity Ti-MWNT-PPy[P/S]-PPy[Dex] [33]

Cyclic voltammetry (CV)

100 mV/s, from − 1 to 1 V for up to 25 cycles

1. Anodized multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWNTs) on Ti surface

2. Polypyrrole (PPy) is negatively loaded into MWNT

3. Penicillin + streptomycin and DEX were electrodeposited on PPy

PPy[P/S] and PPy[Dex] are electrically stimulated

1. Realize the controlled release system of electrically triggered drugs

2. Anti-bacterial infection

3. Promote bone growth and reduce fibroblast function

Electricity Ti-Chi-Van [34] Voltages vary between 2–3.5 V Chi-Van Co-deposited on the surface of titanium plate Under the stimulation of anodic oxidation, the OH consumed, pH on titanium surface decreased, and the chitosan gel expanded and decomposed Anti-bacterial infection

S. aureus

E. coli

Electricity TNT-Ti [35] 10 V was applied for 1 min (3 cycles, separated by 10 min). 1–15/min

1. TNT was prepared by anodic oxidation

2. Ti was prepared by magnesiothermic reduction

3. Load model drug, RhB

Ti NTs (cathode), bare Ti wire (anode)were connected to power supply Realize the controlled release system of electrically triggered drugs
USW TNT-TPGS-IND [13] Requency fixed at 30 kHz; a constant power of 100 W; 1–15 pulses/min; 5 min

1. TNT was prepared by anodic oxidation

2. TPGS polymerized micelles loaded with Ind were loaded into TNTS

USW can destroy TPGS micelles Controlled release of drugs triggered by USW is realized, and drugs in micelles are not affected by USW, and there is no premature release
USW Liposome-rhBMP-2 nanocomplexes [98] 16 MHz, 5 min Preparation of rhBMP-2 loaded liposomes USW triggered rh-BMP-2 release from liposomes Validated lipid nanoparticles can be USW-triggered delivery of rhBMP-2
NIR + USW Ti–S–TiO2-x [48] NIR 808 nm, US 1.0 MHz, 15 min

1. TNT was prepared by anodic oxidation of Ti surface

2. Ti–TiO2 was doped with S element

1. Under near-infrared light and ultrasonic treatment, Ti–S–TiO2-x has effective antibacterial efficiency

2. Stable structure performance to achieve long-term effect

P. gingiva

Aureus

NIR + USW PSACT/CNPs-ICG [27]

Diode laser: 810 nm, 250 mW, 31.2 J/cm2, 1 min

USW: 1 MHz, 100 Hz, 1.56 W/cm2, 1 min

1. Preparation of CNPs

2. ICG loaded in CNPs

Under the PSACT, the CNPs-ICG nanoparticles shows biofilm removal efficient

A. actinomycetemcomitans

P. gingicalis

P. intermedia