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Nonthermal plasma approaches for combating implant‐associated infections: A compendious review

VIEW, EarlyView.
Implant‐associated infections pose serious clinical challenges. Non‐thermal plasma (NTP) modifications overcome this bottleneck in distinct ways relative to traditional sterilization methods. Gas‐phase plasmas generate highly energetic species, UV radiation and reactive oxygen/nitrogen species (RONS), which alter the implant surface properties.
A. M. Trimukhe, Satish Rojekar, Amol Gholap, K. Navaneetha Pandiyaraj, Mukesh Patekar, Claudia Riccardi, R. R. Deshmukh, Tomáš Kovářík, Kalim Deshmukh   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Catalytic Cu-ion regulation in laser-directed energy deposited stainless steel coatings for sustainable surface biofouling mitigation

npj Materials Degradation
In this study, the laser-directed energy deposition technology was adopted and combined with pre-alloyed Cu-bearing stainless steel (SS) powders to successfully fabricate advanced metal-based antifouling coatings suitable for marine engineering.
Heting Hong, Lijia Chen, Zheng Zhou, Chunguang Yang, Yange Yang, Lingrui Zha, Xinrui Zhang, Min Liu, Jinlong Zhao, Guijun Bi, Ke Yang   +10 more
doaj   +1 more source

Investigation of Biofilm Formation on Air Cathodes with Quaternary Ammonium Compounds in Microbial Fuel Cells

Fermentation
The use of gas diffusion electrodes (GDEs) in microbial fuel cells (MFCs) can improve their cell performance, but tends to cause fouling. In order to allow long-term stable operation, the search for antifouling methods is necessary.
Laura Landwehr, Dennis R. Haupt, Michael Sievers, Ulrich Kunz   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Terpolymer resin containing bioinspired borneol and controlled release of camphor: Synthesis and antifouling coating application. [PDF]

Sci Rep, 2020
Hu J, Sun B, Zhang H, Lu A, Zhang H, Zhang H.   +5 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Engineered surface strategies to manage dental implant‐related infections

Periodontology 2000, EarlyView.
Abstract When exposed to the oral environment, dental implants, like natural surfaces, become substrates for microbial adhesion and accumulation, often leading to implant‐related infections—one of the main causes of implant failure. These failures impose significant costs on patients, clinicians, and healthcare systems.
João Gabriel S. Souza, Bruna E. Nagay, Rodrigo Martins, Martinna Bertolini, Jamil A. Shibli, Conrado Aparicio, Magda Feres, Valentim A. R. Barão   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Antifouling capacity of substrate materials and their effects on settlement and post‐settlement survival of Acropora palmata and Orbicella faveolata

Restoration Ecology, EarlyView.
Abstract Introduction In coral reef restoration, sexual reproduction is a key methodology to enhance coral population recovery. However, post‐settlement survival remains a major bottleneck, as spat are particularly vulnerable to competition with fouling organisms.
Laura C. Arango‐Carvajal, Rodolfo Silva, Miriam Estevez, Gregorio Vargas, Lizette I. Quan‐Young, Anastazia T. Banaszak   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Clinical Laboratory Innovations: Nanoscale Detection of Chloramphenicol Using Nanomaterial Biosensors

Analytical Science Advances, Volume 7, Issue 2, December 2026.
Nanosensor schematic functionalized with specific bioreceptors that produce electrochemical signals upon Chloramphenicol binding. Resulting voltammetric readouts (differential pulse, square‐wave, and cyclic voltammetry) are analyzed to identify and quantify Chloramphenicol.
Nava Moghadasian Niaki, Reza Kheradmand, Seyedeh Giso Akbarian, Elham Shaterian, Hamed Shaterian, Ahmad Mobed   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

A prospective randomised pilot study evaluating the safety of the novel LubriShield™ Foley catheter: a permanently coated indwelling urinary catheter

Scandinavian Journal of Urology
Objective: Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) are prevalent healthcare-associated infections, arising from biofilm-forming bacteria. This may be prevented by coating the catheter with an antifouling substance.
Anders Andreasson, Jan Andersson, Henrik Larsson, Teresa Ekerhult, Johan Stranne   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Novel PTFE/PI Nanofibrous Composite Membranes Enabling High‐Flux Desalination and Durable Anti‐Scaling in Membrane Distillation

ENERGY &ENVIRONMENTAL MATERIALS, Volume 9, Issue 5, September 2026.
Schematic illustration comparing the MD performance of pure PTFE NFMs and PTFE/PI NFMs. Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) membranes are widely recognized for their low surface energy and strong resistance to salt accumulation in membrane distillation (MD) processes.
Yuan Liu, Guangda Wang, Xiaoying Wei, Xuefeng Zhu, Rujia Zou, Zheyi Meng, Liping Zhu, Meifang Zhu   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Tributyltin Protumorigenic Effects Targeting Prostate Cancer Cell Metabolism, Proliferation, Migration, and Invasion

Environmental Toxicology, Volume 41, Issue 9, Page 709-729, September 2026.
ABSTRACT Prostate cancer (PCa) is an endocrine‐related cancer highly dependent on androgenic signaling. Beyond hormone dependence, extrinsic factors play a significant role in the risk of developing PCa, which raises concern about the influence of environmental compounds such as endocrine‐disrupting chemicals (EDCs). Tributyltin (TBT) is an EDC used in
Mariana Feijó, Luís P. Brás, Catarina M. D. Serra, Lara R. S. Fonseca, Sara Correia, Bruno J. Pereira, Ana P. Duarte, Henrique J. Cardoso, Cátia V. Vaz, Sílvia Socorro   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source