The adhesion of some marine organisms to almost any kind of surface in wet conditions has
aroused increasing interest in recent decades. Numerous fundamental studies have been …

Nanostructures of diverse chemical nature are used as biomarkers, therapeutics, catalysts,
and structural reinforcements. The decoration with surfactants has a long history and is …

Membrane fouling remains a tremendous obstacle in the implementation of membrane
technology, which has motivated the use of a wide range of experimental techniques to …

Natural and man-made materials often rely on functional interfaces between inorganic and
organic compounds. Examples include skeletal tissues and biominerals, drug delivery …

Mussels can strongly adhere to hydrophilic minerals in sea habitats by secreting adhesive
proteins. The adhesion ability of these proteins is often attributed to the presence of Dopa …

Currently, there is a notable increase in endocrine disruptor compounds (EDCs) in the
environment and drinking water, causing both direct and indirect harm to human health …

This study aimed to get an insight into the adsorption of three synthetic dyes onto chitin
using experimental and computational approaches. The successful preparation of α-chitin …

Wastewater treatment for the removal of heavy metals can reduce environmental
contamination, enable safer industrial activities, and enhance sustainable practices. Efficient …

Marine organisms such as mussels have mastered the challenges in underwater adhesion
by incorporating post-translationally modified amino acids like l-3, 4-dihydroxyphenylalanine …

Polyphenols have received a great attention in the last years due to growing evidence of
their health-promoting activities and antioxidant characteristics. In this review, the effect of …