Liquid-infused surfaces (or lubricant-infused surfaces)(LIS) are a new class of functional
materials introduced in 2011. Their exceptional properties have earned them a place at the …

The development of new technologies is key to the continued improvement of medicine,
relying on comprehensive materials design strategies that can integrate advanced …

When blood first encounters the artificial surface of a medical device, a complex series of
biochemical reactions is triggered, potentially resulting in clinical complications such as …

Deep eutectic solvents (DESs) are novel 'green'solvents that have recently gained
considerable interest from the scientific community in different sectors. They are considered …

The size of nanoparticles plays a key role in utilizing enhanced permeability and retention
(EPR) effect of tumor, where large-sized nanoparticles possess good retention but poor …

Implant-associated infections arising from biofilm development are known to have
detrimental effects with compromised quality of life for the patients, implying a progressing …

Harvesting body heat using thermoelectricity provides a promising path to realizing self-
powered, wearable electronics that can achieve continuous, long-term, uninterrupted health …

Biofouling on the surface of implanted medical devices and biosensors severely hinders
device functionality and drastically shortens device lifetime. Poly (ethylene glycol) and …

Microbial adhesion to medical devices is common for hospital-acquired infections,
particularly for urinary catheters. If not properly treated these infections cause complications …

Adhesion of bacteria on surfaces and the resultant biofilm formation is a great risk to human
health care services, food packaging and storage, and the marine industry. This has …