The term “zwitterionic polymers” refers to polymers that bear a pair of oppositely charged
groups in their repeating units. When these oppositely charged groups are equally …

Marine biofouling is a well-known massive problem: within the shortest time, ship hulls and
other man-made submerged surfaces are inevitably populated by various marine …

Oil fouling threatens the water flux stability of membranes for oil/water separation. Simple
hydrophilic modification fights for an opportunity to prevent oil contamination but fails to …

The ability to fabricate sensory systems capable of highly selective operation in complex
fluid will undoubtedly underpin key future developments in healthcare. However, the …

Nanostructures of diverse chemical nature are used as biomarkers, therapeutics, catalysts,
and structural reinforcements. The decoration with surfactants has a long history and is …

Zwitterionic materials have moieties possessing cationic and anionic groups. This molecular
structure leads to unique properties that can be the solutions of various application …

Body implants and implantable medical devices have dramatically improved and prolonged
the life of countless patients. However, our body repair mechanisms have evolved to isolate …

Surface resistance to nonspecific protein adsorption, cell/bacterial adhesion, and biofilm
formation is critical for the development and performance of biomedical and analytical …

Nonspecific protein adsorption impedes the sustainability of materials in biologically related
applications. Such adsorption activates the immune system by quick identification of …

In recent years, zwitterionic materials such as poly (carboxybetaine)(pCB) and poly
(sulfobetaine)(pSB) have been applied to a broad range of biomedical and engineering …