Abstract Porous poly (tetrafluoroethylene)(PTFE) membrane is chemically inert and has
been used in various membrane-separation processes including membrane distillation, oil …

Surface modification and endothelialization of vascular biomaterials are common
approaches that are used to both resist the nonspecific adhesion of proteins and improve …

Due to the increase in the life expectancy of world's population, health care demands in
terms of quality and accessibility are higher than ever before. Concerning the manufacturing …

This review focuses on the attachment of polymer brushes to polymeric biomaterial
substrates by chemical surface modification methods for biomedical applications. In the first …

Device-associated clot formation and poor tissue integration are ongoing problems with
permanent and temporary implantable medical devices. These complications lead to …

The rapidly increasing atmospheric CO2 concentration has driven research into the
development of cost-and energy-efficient materials and processes for the direct air capture …

Materials currently used to repair or replace a heart valve are not durable. Their limited
durability related to structural degeneration or thrombus formation is attributed to their …

In any engineering discipline, whenever products are designed, manufactured and
ultimately utilized for the benefits of society, a series of specifications for the product are …

Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) is a ubiquitous material used for implants and medical
devices in general because of its high biocompatibility and inertness: blood vessel, heart …

Fluorine-containing polymers are used not only in industrial processes but also in medical
applications, because they exhibit excellent heat, weather, and chemical resistance. As …