Bioinspired surfaces with wettability: biomolecule adhesion behaviors

H Fan, Z Guo - Biomaterials science, 2020 - pubs.rsc.org
Surface wettability plays an important role in regulating biomolecule adhesion behaviors.
The biomolecule adhesion behaviors of superwettable surfaces have become an important …

Antimicrobial surfaces: a review of synthetic approaches, applicability and outlook

U Mahanta, M Khandelwal, AS Deshpande - Journal of Materials Science, 2021 - Springer
The rapid spread of microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi, and viruses can be extremely
detrimental and can lead to seasonal epidemics or even pandemic situations. In addition …

Nanostructured antifouling coatings for galvanized steel food storage and container surfaces to enhance hygiene and corrosion resistance against bacterial, fungal …

W Zhou, S Liu, W DeFlorio, SH Song, H Choi… - Journal of Food …, 2024 - Elsevier
Galvanized steel is often used in the food industry due to its durability, strength, and lower
cost relative to stainless steel. Herein, we report a coating method for galvanized steel that …

Super-hydrophobicity: Mechanism, fabrication and its application in medical implants to prevent biomaterial associated infections

P Deeksha, G Deepika, J Nishanthini, GS Hikku… - Journal of Industrial and …, 2020 - Elsevier
In this report, the insights for mimicking the natural phenomenon found in lotus leaves ie
super-hydrophobic surface are compiled. Recently, there are reports that critically evaluated …

Functional Surfaces for Passive Fungal Proliferation Control: Effect of Surface Micro-and Nanotopography, Material, and Wetting Properties

V Tselepi, P Sarkiris, D Nioras, E Tsouko… - ACS Applied Bio …, 2024 - ACS Publications
Fungal proliferation can lead to adverse effects for human health, due to the production of
pathogenic and allergenic toxins and also through the creation of fungal biofilms on …

Simple fabrication method of flexible and translucent high-aspect ratio superhydrophobic polymer tube using a repeatable replication and nondestructive detachment …

S Kim, H Cho, W Hwang - Chemical Engineering Journal, 2019 - Elsevier
Superhydrophobic tubes with excellent liquid transfer capability due to the drag reduction
property have attracted considerable attention in recent years. However, there are several …

Ventilator integrated triboelectric nanogenerator based on structure of centrifugal brake

YG Heo, CL Kim, GM Kim, K Lee, W Hwang… - Surfaces and …, 2021 - Elsevier
Numerous studies have been conducted in the recent years for the practical application of
triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs). The underlying concept of TENG is to convert the …

Fabrication of a superhydrophobic surface with fungus-cleaning properties on brazed aluminum for industrial application in heat exchangers

JW Lee, W Hwang - Applied Surface Science, 2018 - Elsevier
Extensive research has been carried out concerning the application of superhydrophobic
coating in heat exchangers, but little is known about the application of this technique to …

Antifungal surfaces

SY Filippovich, GP Bachurina - Applied Biochemistry and Microbiology, 2022 - Springer
This review presents recent data about various types of antifungal surfaces (nanostructured,
functionalized, and with modified wettability) used in medicine, the food industry, and other …

Artificial superhydrophobic and antifungal surface on goose down by cold plasma treatment

R Kapica, J Markiewicz, E Tyczkowska-Sieroń… - Coatings, 2020 - mdpi.com
Plasma treatment, especially cold plasma generated under low pressure, is currently the
subject of many studies. An important area using this technique is the deposition of thin …