Diversification of polymer waste recycling is one of the solutions to improve the current
environmental scenario. Upcycling is a promising strategy for converting polymer waste into …

Hydrogels are attractive biomaterials with favorable characteristics due to their water uptake
capacity. However, hydrogel properties are determined by the cross-linking degree and …

Both plastic (eg, polyvinyl chloride (PVC)) solid waste and bacteria/heavy metal ions-
containing wastewater pose a severe threat to the environment, which must be addressed …

Chitosan was modified by gamma radiation–induced grafting with maleic acid and then
used for the removal of cobalt ions from aqueous solutions. Chitosan-g-maleic acid was …

The interest in developing antimicrobial surfaces is currently surging with the rise in global
infectious disease events. Radiation-induced graft copolymerization (RIGC) is a powerful …

Herein, an attempt has been made to prepare a novel membrane with good efficiency for
removal of heavy metal ions namely lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd) and chromium (Cr). 4-amino …

Keeping in view the antimicrobial nature of polyvinylimidazole, the antioxidant property of
gum acacia, the mucoadhesive and gel-forming nature of Carbopol, the anesthetic action of …

Introduction. Indwelling medical devices such as endotracheal tubes (ETTs), urinary
catheters, vascular access devices, tracheostomies and feeding tubes are often associated …

Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) is an important biomedical material, but there is a lack of
convenient functionalization methods. Here, a rapid, effective and simple one-step strategy …

Foley urinary catheters were coated by chlorhexidine‐loaded micelles and chlorhexidine‐
loaded nanospheres. In our prior study, the nanocoating of Foley urinary catheter was …