Regulating the antibiotic drug release from ß-tricalcium phosphate ceramics by atmospheric plasma surface engineering [PDF]
, 2016 Calcium phosphate (CaP) ceramics are of interest in bone substitution due to their good biocompatibility and bioresorbability. Currently certain CaPs in the market are loaded with antibiotics in order to prevent infections but further control is needed ...
Canal Barnils, Cristina +3 more
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Effect of surface modification on single-walled carbon nanotube retention and transport in saturated and unsaturated porous media [PDF]
, 2012 This work investigated the effect of different surface modification methods, including oxidization, surfactant coating, and humic acid coating, on single-walled carbon nanotube (SWNT) stability and their mobility in granular porous media under various ...
Gao, Bin +4 more
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The Dynamical Behavior of the s-Trioxane Radical Cation—A Low-Temperature EPR and Theoretical Study
Molecules, 2014 The radical cation of s-trioxane, radiolytically generated in a freon (CF3CCl3) matrix, was studied in the 10–140 K temperature region. Reversible changes of the EPR spectra were observed, arising from both ring puckering and ring inversion through the ...
Sergej S. Naumov +4 more
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Modification of the Surface of 40 Kh Steel by Electrolytic Plasma Hardening
Metals, 2022 The high-strength, medium-carbon alloy construction steel 40 Kh is commonly used in the manufacture of tools and machine parts. This paper experimentally investigates the effect of electrolytic plasma thermocyclic hardening on the surface hardening and ...
Zhuldyz Sagdoldina +6 more
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COVID‐19 Pandemic Reveals Distinct Impact of Aerosols on Surface Solar Radiation in China
Geophysical Research Letters, 2023 With the abrupt and significant drop of PM2.5 concentrations during the lockdown in 2020, hourly direct radiation (Rdir) at surface substantially increased in East China, such as Zhengzhou, Wuhan and Baoshan, with the maximum enhancement of 86% at Wuhan.
Xin Yang +5 more
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Multifunctional Tool for Expanding AFM-Based Applications [PDF]
, 2005 A multifunctional tool which expands the application field of atomic force microscope-based surface modification is presented. The AFM-probe can be used for surface modification and in-situ characterization at the same time, due to a special ...
Deladi, S. +3 more
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Electrochemical Behavior of Cr-Mo Steel Alloy in High Temperature Aqueous Sodium Chloride Solution
International Journal of Electrochemical Science, 2006 The electrochemical behavior of a low alloy steel (Fe-2.25 Cr-1Mo) was investigated in 1 m NaCl over a range of temperatures (75-2500C) with various levels of contaminations with CuCl2.
Fathy.M. Bayoumi +2 more
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Surface modification of hydrophobic polymers for improvement of endothelial cell-surface interactions [PDF]
, 1992 The aim of this study is to improve the interaction of endothelial cells with polymers used in vascular prostheses. Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE; Teflon) films were treated by means of nitrogen and oxygen plasmas.
A Dekker +16 more
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Pulse laser surface modification of poly-ether-ether-ketone for surface metallization [PDF]
E3S Web of Conferences, 2021 In order to broaden the application range, PEEK has been modified by 1064nm-wavelength pulse laser, then deposited with Ni-P alloys by electroless plating.
Wang Nan +4 more
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Antibacterial surface modification of titanium implants in orthopaedics [PDF]
, 2018 The use of biomaterials in orthopaedics for joint replacement, fracture healing and bone regeneration is a rapidly expanding field. Infection of these biomaterials is a major healthcare burden, leading to significant morbidity and mortality. Furthermore,
Damiati, Laila +3 more
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