Fractal theory in thin films: literature review and bibliometric evidence on applications and trends

FM Mwema, TC Jen, P Kaspar - Fractal and Fractional, 2022 - mdpi.com
A bibliometric analysis of publications on fractal theory and thin films is presented in this
article. Bibliographic information is extracted from the Web of Science digital database and …

AFM-based high-throughput nanomechanical screening of single extracellular vesicles

A Ridolfi, M Brucale, C Montis, L Caselli… - Analytical …, 2020 - ACS Publications
The mechanical properties of extracellular vesicles (EVs) are known to influence their
biological function, in terms of, eg, cellular adhesion, endo/exocytosis, cellular uptake, and …

[HTML][HTML] Ionized jet deposition of antimicrobial and stem cell friendly silver-substituted tricalcium phosphate nanocoatings on titanium alloy

G Graziani, K Barbaro, IV Fadeeva, D Ghezzi, M Fosca… - Bioactive Materials, 2021 - Elsevier
Orthopedic infections pose severe societal and economic burden and interfere with the
capability of the implanted devices to integrate in the host bone, thus significantly increasing …

Customized biofilm device for antibiofilm and antibacterial screening of newly developed nanostructured silver and zinc coatings

D Ghezzi, M Boi, E Sassoni, F Valle, E Giusto… - Journal of Biological …, 2023 - Springer
Background Bacterial colonisation on implantable device surfaces is estimated to cause
more than half of healthcare-associated infections. The application of inorganic coatings …

[HTML][HTML] Frontal polymerization of acrylamide/GelMA/gelatin hydrogels with controlled mechanical properties and inherent self-recovery

L Di Lisa, M Rea, D Nuvoli, ML Focarete… - European Polymer …, 2024 - Elsevier
Low mechanical resistance represents one of the significant problems of hydrogels, limiting
their applicability in many fields. One approach to overcome this issue is synthesizing …

Native Silicon Oxide Properties Determined by Doping

M Della Ciana, A Kovtun, C Summonte, A Candini… - Langmuir, 2023 - ACS Publications
The physico-chemical properties of native oxide layers, spontaneously forming on crystalline
Si wafers in air, can be strictly correlated to the dopant type and doping level. In particular …

Distribution and Fractal Characteristics of Outdoor Particles in High-Rise Buildings Based on Fractal Theory

F Liu, T Yu, W Leng, X Zhang - Fractal and Fractional, 2023 - mdpi.com
It is of great significance to understand the particle distribution characteristics at different
heights to effectively control particle pollution. Based on fractal theory, the fractal dimension …

Green biocompatible method for the synthesis of collagen/chitin composites to study their composition and assembly influence on fibroblasts growth

M Barbalinardo, M Biagetti, F Valle, M Cavallini… - …, 2021 - ACS Publications
A green biocompatible route for the deposition and simultaneous assembly, by pH
increment, of collagen/chitin composites was proposed. Both assembled and unassembled …

Fractal characteristics of continental shale pores and its significance to the occurrence of shale oil in China: A case study of Biyang Depression

J Li, Z Liu, J Li, S Lu, T Zhang, X Zhang, Z Yu, K Huang… - Fractals, 2018 - World Scientific
Samples from seven major exploration wells in Biyang Depression of Henan Oilfield were
compared using low-temperature nitrogen adsorption and shale oil adsorption experiments …

Fractal analysis of thin films surfaces: a brief overview

FM Mwema, ET Akinlabi, OP Oladijo - Advances in Material Sciences and …, 2020 - Springer
The concept of fractals has been widely accepted in various fields for studying natural or
random phenomena. Most specifically, in surface engineering and thin films, fractal analysis …