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Discovery, Yield Improvement, and Application in Marine Coatings of Potent Antifouling Compounds Albofungins Targeting Multiple Fouling Organisms

Frontiers in Microbiology, 2022
Marine biofouling caused huge economic losses of maritime industries. We aim to develop high-efficient, less-toxic, and cost-effective antifoulants to solve the problems of biofouling.
Weiyi She, Weiyi She, Weiyi She, Wei Ye, Wei Ye, Aifang Cheng, Aifang Cheng, Wenkang Ye, Wenkang Ye, Wenkang Ye, Chunfeng Ma, Ruojun Wang, Ruojun Wang, Jinping Cheng, Jinping Cheng, Xuan Liu, Xuan Liu, Yujing Yuan, Yujing Yuan, Sin Yu Chik, Sin Yu Chik, Jessie James Limlingan Malit, Jessie James Limlingan Malit, Yanhong Lu, Yanhong Lu, Feng Chen, Pei-Yuan Qian, Pei-Yuan Qian   +27 more
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Bacterial Antifouling Characteristics of Helicene—Graphene Films

Nanomaterials, 2021
Herein, we describe interfacially-assembled [7]helicene films that were deposited on graphene monolayer using the Langmuir-Schaefer deposition by utilizing the interactions of nonplanar (helicene) and planar (graphene) π–π interactions as functional ...
Shuhao Liu, Michael Bae, Li Hao, Jun Kyun Oh, Andrew R. White, Younjin Min, Luis Cisneros-Zevallos, Mustafa Akbulut   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Antifouling coatings and ecological control in marinas

Marine Pollution Bulletin, 2012
The progressive increase of boat tourism and the consequent development of marina activities gives rise to a series of problems related to safeguarding the natural environment. Therefore, there is a need for appropriate monitoring of port facilities and water quality, as well as the development of new technologies dealing with yachting activities ...
COGNETTI, GIUSEPPE, MALTAGLIATI, FERRUCCIO, PRETTI, CARLO   +2 more
openaire   +3 more sources

Corrosion resistance and antifouling activities of silver-doped CrN coatings deposited by magnetron sputtering

, 2018
The CrN-Ag composite coatings with various silver contents were prepared on 316L stainless steel by magnetron sputtering. The corrosion performance and antifouling properties (including anti-algae and antibacterial behaviors) of coatings in the ...
Pu, Jibin, Li, Shuxin, Cai, Qun, Wang, Haixin, Cai, Zhaobing, Wang, Xuezhen, Bai, Xuebing   +6 more
core   +3 more sources

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, Yingchun Miao, Yuning Huo, Hexing Li   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Eco-Friendly Capsaicin-Containing Water-Based Antifouling Coatings for Marine Aquaculture

, 2023
Natural antifoulants have received significant interest in the search for non- or less-toxic antifouling coating systems for marine structures. Capsaicin, a natural compound that can be found in chili peppers, is known as an environmentally friendly ...
Ana Maria Escobar, Zeynep Beyazkilic, Lorenzo Bautista, Mirko Faccini   +3 more
core   +1 more source

One Step Forward towards the Development of Eco-Friendly Antifouling Coatings: Immobilization of a Sulfated Marine-Inspired Compound

Marine Drugs, 2020
Marine biofouling represents a global economic and ecological challenge and few eco-friendly antifouling agents are available. The aim of this work was to establish the proof of concept that a recently synthesized nature-inspired compound (gallic acid ...
Cátia Vilas-Boas, Francisca Carvalhal, Beatriz Pereira, Sílvia Carvalho, Emília Sousa, Madalena M. M. Pinto, Maria José Calhorda, Vitor Vasconcelos, Joana R. Almeida, Elisabete R. Silva, Marta Correia-da-Silva   +10 more
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Sustainable Coating Based on Zwitterionic Functionalized Polyurushiol with Antifouling and Antibacterial Properties

Molecules, 2023
Zwitterionic polymer coatings facilitate the formation of hydration layers via electrostatic interactions on their surfaces and have demonstrated efficacy in preventing biofouling.
Kaiyue Xu, Huimin Xie, Chenyi Sun, Wenyan Lin, Zixuan You, Guocai Zheng, Xiaoxiao Zheng, Yanlian Xu, Jipeng Chen, Fengcai Lin   +9 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, Gizem Karabiyik, Gerd Geerling, Sarah Barbara Zwingelberg, Gregor Lang, Martin Humenik   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Fully Wireless and Flexible Valves for Multiplexed and Prolonged Intravesical Liquid Release

Advanced Healthcare Materials, EarlyView.
A fundamental mechanism for the simultaneous control of multiple magnetic valves is reported in a miniature soft robotic patch for intravesical drug delivery, enabling fully wireless and programmable liquid release. Integrated with a bioadhesive interface and induction‐coupling‐based liquid volume sensing, the soft robotic patch is promising to enable ...
Boyang Xiao, Yi Zhu, Yusheng Wang, Janene M. Pierce, Jeffrey J. Tosoian, Xiaoguang Dong   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source