Bacterial adhesion and biofilm formation impose a heavy burden on the medical system.
Bacterial adhesion on implant materials would induce inflammation and result in implant …

The field of biomaterials has become a vital area, as these materials can enhance the
quality and longevity of human life. Metallic materials are often used as biomaterials to …

This work deals with the surface modification of 316LVM stainless steel by Si+ ion
implantation and the in vitro study of its effect on the short-term corrosion behaviour and ion …

Preventing microbiological surface contamination in public spaces is nowadays of high
priority. The proliferation of a microbial infection may arise through air, water, or direct …

The discovery of electrokinetic phenomena by Reuss in 1808 and further investigations that
gave rise to the concept of the electrical double layer have played an important role in the …

The nature of passivity and its breakdown have garnered great interest before and since
Schonbein used the term “passivity” in 1836 to describe the “altered state” of iron. There has …

This study is to investigate the modulated surface properties of polydimethylsiloxane
(PDMS) with kiloelectronvolt ions. By irradiating the PDMS surface with a focused ion beam …

Abstract 316LVM austenitic stainless steel is often the material of choice on temporal
musculoskeletal implants and surgical tools as it combines good mechanical properties and …

The interactions between bone tissue and orthopedic implants are strongly affected by
mechanical forces at the bone‐implant interface, but the interplay between surface …

Controlling initial bacterial adhesion is essential to prevent biofilm formation and implant‐
related infection. The search for surface coatings that prevent initial adhesion is a powerful …