The lubrication modification of biomedical devices significantly enhances the functionality of
implanted interventional medical devices, thereby providing additional benefits for patients …

Pathogenic microbial biofilms that readily form on implantable medical devices or human
tissues have posed a great threat to worldwide healthcare. Hopes are focused on preventive …

Membrane fouling is inevitable during nanofiltration of industrial liquids. Understanding the
influence of membrane physicochemical properties and structures on its antifouling …

Marine biological fouling is the undesirable accumulation on the surfaces of submerged
objects and causes environmental and economic consequence to ships and marine …

A versatile hydrophilic and antifouling coating was designed and prepared based on
catechol-modified four-arm polyethylene glycol. The dopamine (DA) molecules were grafted …

The biofouling of ureteral stents and subsequent urinary tract infections mainly come from
the adsorption and adhesion of proteins and microorganisms and their ensuing proliferation …

Poly (ethylene glycol)(PEG) has attracted significant interest because of its superior
antifouling properties, water solubility, and biocompatibility. However, the translation of its …

Zwitterionic polymers have extraordinary properties, that is, significant hydration and the so-
called antipolyelectrolyte effect, which make them suitable for biomedical applications. The …

Abstract Poly-(methyl methacrylate)(PMMA) is the preferred biomaterial for orofacial
prostheses used for the rehabilitation of naso-palatal defects. However, conventional PMMA …

Developing the high-anti-fouling membrane has kept continuous attention in oil/water
emulsion treatment. However, the majority of works on anti-fouling membranes mainly …