In austere environments, for example, in outer space, on surfaces of extra-terrestrial bodies
(Moon, Mars, etc.), or under water, technologies that can enable continuous, reliable, and …

In peritoneal dialysis (PD), the catheter, usually made of silicone, has been considered the
“lifeline” of the patient. However, the PD catheter also serves as a nidus for bacterial …

Surface contamination by microorganisms such as viruses and bacteria may simultaneously
aggravate the biofouling of surfaces and infection of wounds and promote cross-species …

Innovative technologies have identified approaches to developing self-disinfecting surfaces
or fabrics to minimize healthcare-associated infection (HCAI). These include altering the …

Poly (methyl methacrylate)(PMMA) is commonly used for dental dentures, but it has the
drawback of promoting oral health risks due to oral bacterial adhesion. Recently, various …

We report an antibacterial surface that kills airborne bacteria on contact upon minutes of
solar near-infrared (NIR) irradiation. This antibacterial surface employs reduced graphene …

Bacterial infections still present a significant concern in orthopedic and dental implant
failure. Previous investigations have focused on modifying the surface texture, roughness, or …

Background: Chronic and recurrent bacterial diseases are recalcitrant to treatment due to
the ability of the causative agents to establish biofilms, thus development of means to …

Surface-grown bacteria and production of an extracellular polymeric matrix modulate the
assembly of highly cohesive and firmly attached biofilms, making them difficult to remove …

Biodegradable polymers are promising materials for use in medical applications such as
stents. Their properties are comparable to commercially available resistant metal and …