Anti-Fouling Strategies of Electrochemical Sensors for Tumor Markers [PDF]
Sensors, 2023 The early detection and prognosis of cancers require sensitive and accurate detection methods; with developments in medicine, electrochemical biosensors have been developed that can meet these clinical needs.
Ge Song, Hongliang Han, Zhanfang Ma
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A review on polyurethane anti-fouling coatings
Corrosion CommunicationsIn the development of marine industry, marine bio-fouling caused a significant impact on the economy and ecology. Thus, it is urgent to develop high-performance coatings with outstanding anti-fouling and biologically resistant properties.
Junwei Hu +4 more
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Results in Engineering, 2023 Membrane fouling during the high salinity wastewater treatment is a critical bottleneck restricting the sustainable application of membrane technologies.
Shaofu Du +4 more
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Anti-Fouling Performance of Hydrophobic Hydrogels with Unique Surface Hydrophobicity and Nanoarchitectonics [PDF]
Gels, 2022 Hydrogel is a kind of soft and wet matter, which demonstrates favorable fouling resistance owing to the hydration anti-adhesive surfaces. Different from conventional hydrogels constructed by hydrophilic or amphiphilic polymers, the recently invented ...
Liangpeng Zeng +5 more
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Piezoceramic membrane with built-in ultrasound for reactive oxygen species generation and synergistic vibration anti-fouling [PDF]
Nature CommunicationsPiezoceramic membranes have emerged as a prominent solution for membrane fouling control. However, the prevalent use of toxic lead and limitations of vibration-based anti-fouling mechanism impede their wider adoption in water treatment.
Yang Zhao +3 more
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Quaternary Ammonium Salts-Based Materials: A Review on Environmental Toxicity, Anti-Fouling Mechanisms and Applications in Marine and Water Treatment Industries [PDF]
BiomoleculesThe adherence of pathogenic microorganisms to surfaces and their association to form antibiotic-resistant biofilms threatens public health and affects several industrial sectors with significant economic losses.
Paola Marzullo +2 more
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Development of anti-fouling endoscope tip hood for gastrointestinal endoscopy [PDF]
Scientific ReportsThe contamination of the endoscope tip lens results in poor endoscopic imaging. To prevent the adsorption of contaminants, we applied a soft contact lens made of 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate hydrogel to the tip of a gastrointestinal endoscope ...
Yusaku Shimamoto +6 more
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Advances in the Synthesis and Application of Anti-Fouling Membranes Using Two-Dimensional Nanomaterials [PDF]
Membranes, 2021 This article provides a comprehensive review of the recent progress in the application of advanced two-dimensional nanomaterials (2DNMs) in membranes fabrication and application for water purification.
Asif Shahzad +6 more
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An Integrated Anti-Fouling and Anti-Corrosion Coating Enabled by rGO/AgNPs and Amphiphilic Networks
EngineeringMarine corrosion and biofouling are challenges that affect marine industrial equipment, and protecting equipment with functional coatings is a simple and effective approach.
Shu Tian +8 more
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Dual‐Crosslinked Betaine‐Based Amphiphilic Hydrogel as a Promising Vitreous Substitute: Anti‐Adhesion, Anti‐Fouling, and Anti‐Cell Proliferation [PDF]
Advanced ScienceDeveloping an ideal vitreous substitute remains a significant challenge in ophthalmic surgery. This study introduces a novel dual‐crosslinked betaine‐based amphiphilic polymer hydrogel (BAPHs) synthesized via in situ free radical copolymerization.
Yuting Cai +8 more
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