Effect of Surface‐Lubricant Compatibility on Bubble Formation in Lubricant‐Infused Surfaces
Advanced Materials Interfaces, EarlyView.Lubricant‐infused surfaces reduce drag partly through bubbles that form when lubricant depletes. Using laser‐textured steel infused with silicone oil, we show that microbubble nucleation occurs even on surfaces fully wetted by the lubricant, regardless of chemistry.
Leo James +4 more
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Odor repellency and neuronal responses of commercial products towards Anopheles mosquitoes. [PDF]
Malar JNguyen MN +3 more
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Advanced Materials Interfaces, EarlyView.Procalcitonin is a key biomarker for bacterial infections, but conventional detection methods are often time‐consuming. Here, we present an electrochemical sensor based on highly conductive Ti3C2Tx MXene combined with PEDOT:PSS, enabling direct antibody immobilization, while a bovine serum albumin coating provides antifouling protection.
Angelika Banaś +6 more
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Terpenoid Mixtures as Repellents Against the American Cockroach: Their Synergy and Low Toxicity Against Non-Target Species. [PDF]
InsectsPassara H +5 more
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Bistable Wetting States on a Smooth Surface
Advanced Materials Interfaces, EarlyView.Droplets on non‐textured surfaces typically exhibit a monostable wetting state. Here, we show that droplets can exhibit bistability even without surface texture. We investigate water droplets on a smooth substrate immersed in oil. We find that molecular modulation causes the droplet states to bifurcate into either a sticking or a repellent state ...
Mizuki Tenjimbayashi, Shunto Arai
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A Safer Alternative Bio-Repellent: Targeting Mosquito Odorant-Binding Proteins with Catnip-Derived Nepetalactones from <i>Nepeta cataria</i> Leaves. [PDF]
Int J Mol SciKiatlertpongsa T +10 more
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Multiscale Acoustic Bubble Actuators Using Bioinspired Liquid‐Repellent Microstructures
Advanced Materials Technologies, EarlyView.The article presents multiscale acoustic bubble actuators using bioinspired liquid‐repellent microstructures, enabling programmable trapping, pumping, mixing, and precise flow control. Mimicking springtail microstructures, these scalable actuators (200 µm–1 mm) offer multifunctionality in all‐in‐one devices, letter‐shaped arrays, and 3D cube ...
Cem Balda Dayan +8 more
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Essential Oils for Flea and Tick Control in Companion Animals: A Critical Review of Efficacy, Safety, Resistance Mitigation and Integrated Pest Management. [PDF]
Antibiotics (Basel)Bava R +9 more
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4D Printing of Multimaterial Flexible Magneto‐Active Polymers
Advanced Materials Technologies, EarlyView.Magneto‐active polymers are 3D‐printed with tunable mechanical and magnetic properties using both superparamagnetic and hard ferromagnetic fillers. Nano‐CT imaging reveals the spatial distribution of particles within the matrix. Programmable magnetization patterns and soft, flexible architectures enable responsive actuation, offering exciting ...
Naji Tarabay +6 more
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Waterproof Fabric with Copper Ion-Loaded Multicompartmental Nanoparticle Coatings for Jellyfish Repellency. [PDF]
PharmaceuticsWang B +7 more
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