The resistance that microorganisms develop to antibiotics is a worldwide challenge. The
antimicrobial agents as disinfectants for surface treatments are widespreadly used to …

The effects of ZnO nanorod (NR) filler distribution and the nano-structured surface on the
superhydrophobicity and fouling-release (FR) of silicone nanocoatings were investigated …

The study successfully enabled the creation of ceramic surfaces with multi functionalities,
including superhydrophilicity, self-cleaning, antibacterial properties, and photocatalytic …

Superhydrophobic surfaces have attracted great attention as effective antimicrobial
platforms due to the superb repellency against various microbial biofouling. However, due to …

A superhydrophobic surface on AA3003 with a structure consisting of microrods and
nanosheets was fabricated via a chemical etching approach combined with modification by …

Fabrication of superhydrophobic surface (SHS) on metal can effectively enhance its utility
value. Herein, electrochemical etching for the electrical discharge machining (EDM) surface …

The heulandite zeolite was successfully used as the host structure for a new Co-based blue
colorant ceramic pigment. The method was the ion exchange of Co and Zn cations with the …

Co-electrodeposition technique has been used to elaborate flower-like CuO/ZnO
nanocomposites on aluminum (Al) foil and indium tin oxide (ITO) coated glass substrates …

Abstract Design of antimicrobial tiles seems necessary to combat against contagious
diseases, especially COVID-19. In addition to personal hygiene, this technology facilitates …

The core issue in the theoretical design of superhydrophobic surfaces is to elucidate the
relationship between surface microstructure and wettability. In this paper, four two-scale …