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Research Progress on Low-Surface-Energy Antifouling Coatings for Ship Hulls: A Review
Biomimetics, 2023 The adhesion of marine-fouling organisms to ships significantly increases the hull surface resistance and expedites hull material corrosion. This review delves into the marine biofouling mechanism on marine material surfaces, analyzing the fouling ...
Zhimin Cao, Pan Cao
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Antifouling Modification of Gold Surfaces for Acoustic Wave Sensor Applications
BiosensorsThis study aims to develop a robust and reproducible method for fabricating efficient ultrathin antifouling coatings on gold surfaces by leveraging hydroxylation-based surface modifications.
Aries Delica +3 more
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Research Strategies to Develop Environmentally Friendly Marine Antifouling Coatings
Marine Drugs, 2020 There are a large number of fouling organisms in the ocean, which easily attach to the surface of ships, oil platforms and breeding facilities, corrode the surface of equipment, accelerate the aging of equipment, affect the stability and safety of marine
Yunqing Gu +6 more
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Development of photocatalysis‐membrane separation reactor systems for aqueous pollutant removal
PhotoMat, EarlyView., 2023 Abstract Background In our rapidly expanding society, the demand for clean water has steadily emerged as one of the most critical issues, promoting the development of numerous water treatment strategies. Aims Coupling photocatalysis and membrane separation technology provides an energy saving and environment‐friendly as well as sustainable method for ...
Junyang Zhang +3 more
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Journal of Nanobiotechnology, 2022 Background The endotracheal tube (ETT) is an essential medical device to secure the airway patency in patients undergoing mechanical ventilation or general anesthesia.
Yue Wang +5 more
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Design and Testing of a Bending‐Resistant Transparent Nanocoating for Optoacoustic Cochlear Implants
ChemistryOpen, 2019 A nanosized coating was designed to reduce fouling on the surface of a new type of cochlear implant relying on optoacoustic stimulation. This kind of device imposes novel design principles for antifouling coatings, such as optical transparency and ...
Alessandra Griffo +5 more
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Distinct Antifouling Mechanisms on Different Chain Densities of Zwitterionic Polymers
Molecules, 2022 Antifouling polymer coating surfaces are used in widespread industries applications. Zwitterionic polymers have been identified as promising materials in developing polymer coating surfaces.
Clil Regev +3 more
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Investigation of Corrosion and Fouling in a Novel Biocide-Free Antifouling Coating on Steel
MicroAntifouling coatings are integral to the maritime economy. The efficacy of the applied painting system is closely correlated with susceptibility to fouling and the adhesion strength of contaminants.
Polyxeni Vourna +2 more
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Crystals, 2023 Antifouling substances play a crucial role in inhibiting fouling and adhesion due to their broad-spectrum and non-toxic advantages. Nevertheless, the excessive release of the antifouling agents shortens the service life of the antifouling coating.
Wenwen Zhao +6 more
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Aptamer‐Based Delivery Systems for VEGF and NGF Modulation in Ocular Therapies
Advanced Healthcare Materials, EarlyView.Aptamer‐based delivery systems targeting NGF and VEGF hold significant potential for precise and sustained treatment of complex diseases affecting both the anterior and posterior segments of the eye. This review critically summarizes current strategies for NGF and VEGF delivery as well as VEGF sequestration, providing a clinical perspective on how ...
Nadine Best +5 more
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