[HTML][HTML] Titanium is a potent inducer of contact activation: implications for intravascular devices

M Litvak, A Shamanaev, S Zalawadiya… - Journal of Thrombosis …, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract Background Titanium (Ti) and its alloys are widely used in manufacturing medical
devices because of their strength and resistance to corrosion. Although Ti compounds are …

TPU with outstanding wettability and hydrophilic stability is obtained by plasma-induced graft polymerization

Y Xie, J Zhu, L Fu, W Yang, D Li, L Zhou - Applied Surface Science, 2024 - Elsevier
Hydrophilic thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) is applicable in the fields of packaging, oil–
water separation, and biomedical. Nevertheless, the process of its preparation is still a great …

Diamond‐like carbon films prepared by a low temperature periodic process for application in ventricular assist devices

P Jing, M Zhang, CHH Chan, F Jing… - … Research Part B …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Due to the poor tribological properties of titanium (Ti) and its alloy Ti6Al4V (commonly used
for ventricular assist devices manufacturing), diamond‐like carbon (DLC) films with excellent …

In vitro and in vivo testing of stereolithography (SLA)-manufactured haemocompatible photopolymers for blood pump

R Major, M Gawlikowski, M Surmiak, K Janiczak… - Applied Sciences, 2023 - mdpi.com
A major medical problem of state-of-the-art heart ventricular assist devices (LVADs) is
device-induced thrombus formation due to inadequate blood-flow dynamics generated by …

[HTML][HTML] Study on PTFE superhydrophobic coating modified by IC@ dMSNs and its enhanced antibacterial effect

W Zhang, J Du, F Kanwal, KM Batoo, M Aslam… - Journal of Advanced …, 2024 - Elsevier
Introduction Vascular catheter-related infections and thrombosis are common and may lead
to serious complications after catheterization. Reducing the incidence of such infections has …