Polymer brushes are thin polymer films in which the individual polymer chains are tethered
by one chain end to a solid interface. The bulk and solution properties of these highly …

Attachment of bacteria and subsequent formation of biofilms on material surfaces lead to
serious consequences including infection, contamination and biofouling, posing a prominent …

Over the past decades, the morbidity and mortality caused by pathogen invasion remain
stubbornly high even though medical care has increasingly improved worldwide. Besides …

In biomedicine fields, biofouling can easily occur on devices such as sensors and catheters,
causing some iatrogenic infections, which menace the lives and health of patients greatly …

Endowing the surfaces of synthetic materials with bactericidal activity is a direct and effective
way to prevent bacterial colonization and biofilm formation, solving the related serious …

Biomaterial central infection (BCI) is a tough problem that has attracted high attention. The
most common source of infection in biomaterial centers is bacterial infections. For the past …

Functional coatings with desired bioactivities are required for various biomedical
applications. Candle soot (CS) composed of carbon nanoparticles has attracted significant …

Surfaces of synthetic materials are highly susceptible to pathogenic bacteria colonization
and further biofilm formation, leading to device failure in both biomedical and industrial …

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 …

Inspired by the slight acidic microenvironment, a variety of pH-responsive nanomaterials are
designed for highly effective antibacterial therapy by improving the ability of drug penetration …