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 …

Natural polymers, such as polysaccharides and proteins, have been widely studied for
numerous biomedical applications because of their bioactivity, natural origin, and …

Polyelectrolytes have many important functions in both living organisms and man-made
applications. One key property of polyelectrolytes is the ionic conductivity due to their porous …

Bacteria-assisted infections on biomaterials used inside a body as an implant/device are
one of the major threats to human health. Microbial-resistant coatings on biomaterials can …

Long-term biocompatible materials (ie, nontoxic materials that sustain the healthy functions
of surrounding tissue, cause no inflammatory response, and are tissue-integrated without …

Bioresorbable polymers, including polyesters and polypeptides, are being widely used in
the medical field. However, these materials still suffer from some long-standing challenges …

The traditional nonfouling materials are powerless against bacterial cells attachment, while
the hydrophobic bactericidal surfaces always suffer from nonspecific protein adsorption and …

A zwitterionic poly (sulfobetaine-3, 4-ethylenedioxythiophene)(PSBEDOT)-based glucose
biosensor was fabricated via encapsulating glucose oxidase (GOx) in a one-step …

A proper pH microenvironment is crucial to mobilizing regeneration function of biomaterials.
Neutralizing the acidity in bone defects with alkaline substances is a promising strategy to …

Biofilms have been a long-standing challenge for healthcare, water transport, and many
other industries. They lead to bacterial growth and infections in animals, food products, and …