[HTML][HTML] 3D printing of hydrogels: Rational design strategies and emerging biomedical applications

J Li, C Wu, PK Chu, M Gelinsky - Materials Science and Engineering: R …, 2020 - Elsevier
Abstract 3D printing alias additive manufacturing can transform 3D virtual models created by
computer-aided design (CAD) into physical 3D objects in a layer-by-layer manner …

Polymer brushes: Synthesis, characterization, properties and applications

AM Bhayo, Y Yang, X He - Progress in Materials Science, 2022 - Elsevier
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 …

Surface-initiated controlled radical polymerization: state-of-the-art, opportunities, and challenges in surface and interface engineering with polymer brushes

JO Zoppe, NC Ataman, P Mocny, J Wang… - Chemical …, 2017 - ACS Publications
The generation of polymer brushes by surface-initiated controlled radical polymerization (SI-
CRP) techniques has become a powerful approach to tailor the chemical and physical …

Smart antibacterial surfaces with switchable bacteria-killing and bacteria-releasing capabilities

T Wei, Z Tang, Q Yu, H Chen - ACS applied materials & interfaces, 2017 - ACS Publications
The attachment and subsequent colonization of bacteria on the surfaces of synthetic
materials and devices lead to serious problems in both human healthcare and industrial …

Dual-function antibacterial surfaces for biomedical applications

Q Yu, Z Wu, H Chen - Acta biomaterialia, 2015 - Elsevier
Bacterial attachment and the subsequent formation of biofilm on surfaces of synthetic
materials pose a serious problem in both human healthcare and industrial applications. In …

Antibacterial material surfaces/interfaces for biomedical applications

Y Wang, F Wang, H Zhang, B Yu, H Cong… - Applied Materials Today, 2021 - Elsevier
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 …

Smart, photothermally activated, antibacterial surfaces with thermally triggered bacteria-releasing properties

Y Wang, T Wei, Y Qu, Y Zhou, Y Zheng… - … applied materials & …, 2019 - ACS Publications
The development of effective antibacterial surfaces to prevent the attachment of pathogenic
bacteria and subsequent bacterial colonization and biofilm formation is critically important …

A smart antibacterial surface for the on‐demand killing and releasing of bacteria

T Wei, Q Yu, W Zhan, H Chen - Advanced healthcare materials, 2016 - Wiley Online Library
For various human healthcare and industrial applications, endowing surfaces with the
capability to not only efficiently kill bacteria but also release dead bacteria in a rapid and …

The increasing dynamic, functional complexity of bio-interface materials

BS Gomes, B Simões, PM Mendes - Nature Reviews Chemistry, 2018 - nature.com
In nature, interfacial molecular interactions are at the heart of all biological processes and
are mediated by diverse stimuli. Inspired by nature's responsive mechanisms and our …

Antimicrobial coatings: reviewing options for healthcare applications

A Jose, M Gizdavic-Nikolaidis, S Swift - Applied Microbiology, 2023 - mdpi.com
Many publications report coatings that exhibit antimicrobial potency applicable to high-touch
surfaces and desirable for healthcare settings to contribute to reductions in the occurrence of …