Bioactive glass coupling with natural polyphenols: Surface modification, bioactivity and anti-oxidant ability

- Surface functionalization of bioactive glass with biomolecules has been optimized.
- Biomolecules are present and active on the glass surface after functionalization.
- Biomolecules affect deposition kinetics and morphology of hydroxyapatite.
- Free radical scavenging activity is seen for the first time on bioactive glasses.