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. 2025 May 13;23:343. doi: 10.1186/s12951-025-03363-5

Table 4.

Summary of example nanomaterials for bone regeneration

Category Cement Active principle Main results Refs.
Metal-based nanoparticles α-TCP/CS biphasic systems Fe3O4/GO nanocomposites

A 10 wt% Fe3O4/GO formulation exhibits optimal magnetothermal performance

Effectively eliminate residual tumor cells while maintaining the cement's structural integrity

Preserve essential properties including biocompatibility and osteogenic potential

[148]
CPC Iron oxide nanoparticles

Enhance the mechanical strength of the CPC scaffolds

Promote the adhesion and spreading of human dental pulp stem cells

3% IONP enhances alkaline phosphatase activity and bone formation by 1.5–2 folds

[149]
PMMA Nano-MgO particles

Enhance handling properties when nano-MgO content was below 15 wt%

Promote higher calcium nodule formation and increased osteogenic gene expression

Superior bone-bonding strength after 12 weeks of implantation

[150]
CPC Gadolinium oxide nanoparticles

Enhance the mechanical properties of the bone cement (compressive strength and E-modulus)

Promote human osteoblast proliferation

[151]
CPC Copper nanoparticle

1 wt% Cu enhance osteogenic potential through increase ALP activity and cell growth

Provid additional benefits of angiogenic and antibacterial properties

[152]
Mesoporous silica nanoparticles MCPC HMSNs-PTH-ALN

Enhance ion/drug release, controlled degradation, and create a porous structure for cell growth

Improve the osteoporotic pathophysiological microenvironment

Enhance vascularized bone defect regeneration

[156]
MPC MSN-ALN

Significantly enhance the performance of cement (compressive strength, extended setting time, and superior injectability)

Improve extracellular matrix mineralization

Upregulation of osteogenic genes

[69]
Bioactive glass nanoparticles CPC BGn

Enhance surface area, superior protein adsorption capacity, and controlled release of bioactive ions (Si and Ca)

Promote osteogenic differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells and angiogenic behavior of endothelial cells

Superior osteoinductive and osteoconductive properties

[81]
α-TCP Mesoporous bioactive glass nanoparticles

The nanocomposite improved surface area (18.6 m2/g), ion release, and protein binding (252 mg/g)

Readily form hydroxyapatite layers in vitro

[158]
Nanoscale cement Sr-BGn

Promote osteogenesis through enhanced expression of osteogenic genes and proteins

Inhibit osteoclastogenesis by reducing osteoclastic activity and bone resorption

[159]
Other Inorganic nanomaterials CPC GO-Cu nanocomposite

Graphene oxide serves as a carrier for Cu ions

Enhance cell adhesion while enabling uniform scaffold coating

Improve the adhesion and proliferation of BMSC

[162]
PMMA Amine-functionalized graphene

Demonstrate exceptional osteointegration capabilities while maintaining minimal cytotoxicity

Promote calcification in vivo

Reduce cellular oxidative stress

[163]
PMMA Hydrophilic graphene oxide Enhance bone-material contact and superior osteogenic capabilities [164]
PMMA Layered double hydroxides

Decrease the maximum polymerization temperature by 7.0 °C

Alleviate stress-shielding osteolysis and indirectly promote osseointegration

Release of magnesium ions and create a favorable microenvironment

[167]
Polymer nanomaterials CPC PLGA nanofibers

Reduce CPC brittleness and improve its mechanical properties

PLGA nanofibers create pores during degradation

Release bioactive factors and create an acidic environment

[168]
CPC Short PLGA nanofibers

Dynamically controllable biodegradability

PLGA-released lactic acid enhances vascularization

[169]
MPC Electrospun silk fibroin

The hierarchical structure enables rapid oxygen and nutrient infiltration

Improve MPC strength and neutralize its alkaline environment

[42]