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View article: Comparative Evaluation of Polyester and Polyether Polyurethane Foams for <i>Escherichia coli</i> Adsorption in Water Disinfection
Comparative Evaluation of Polyester and Polyether Polyurethane Foams for <i>Escherichia coli</i> Adsorption in Water Disinfection Open
In 2022, an estimated 1.7 billion people globally lacked access to safe drinking water, with more than 100 million still relying on untreated surface water. Contamination of water with fecal bacteria can cause a variety of diseases. Many m…
View article: Can UVC-LEDs mitigate biofouling in community-scale photovoltaic-powered reverse osmosis systems?
Can UVC-LEDs mitigate biofouling in community-scale photovoltaic-powered reverse osmosis systems? Open
The lack of safe drinking water infrastructure in off-grid communities is a significant risk to sustainable development, especially for low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Photovoltaic-powered reverse osmosis (PVRO) has emerged as a …
View article: Structured Pneumatic Fingerpads for Actively Tunable Grip Friction
Structured Pneumatic Fingerpads for Actively Tunable Grip Friction Open
Grip surfaces with tunable friction can actively modify contact conditions, enabling transitions between higher- and lower-friction states for grasp adjustment. Friction can be increased to grip securely and then decreased to gently releas…
View article: Silica infiltration as a strategy to overcome zirconia degradation
Silica infiltration as a strategy to overcome zirconia degradation Open
The excellent clinical performance of yttria-partially stabilized zirconias (Y-SZs) makes them promising materials for indirect restorations. However, the Y-SZ phase stability is a concern, and infiltrating Y-SZs with a silica nanofilm may…
View article: Correction: De La Franier et al. Long-Term Reduction of Bacterial Adhesion on Polyurethane by an Ultra-Thin Surface Modifier. Biomedicines 2022, 10, 979
Correction: De La Franier et al. Long-Term Reduction of Bacterial Adhesion on Polyurethane by an Ultra-Thin Surface Modifier. Biomedicines 2022, 10, 979 Open
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View article: Fabrication and Characterization of Hydroxyapatite Water Purification Filter with Continuous Pore Structure Using Polysaccharide as Pore-forming Agent
Fabrication and Characterization of Hydroxyapatite Water Purification Filter with Continuous Pore Structure Using Polysaccharide as Pore-forming Agent Open
Securing safe water remains an important global issue. PoU (Point of Use) water purification technology using filter media is promising for treating contaminated water in areas where infrastructure development is difficult. In this study, …
View article: Tuning the Topography of Non‐Wetting Surfaces to Reduce Short‐Term Microbial Contamination Within Hospitals
Tuning the Topography of Non‐Wetting Surfaces to Reduce Short‐Term Microbial Contamination Within Hospitals Open
Microbial contamination of hospital surfaces is a major contributor to infectious disease transmission. This work demonstrates that superhydrophobic (Cassie‐Baxter) micro post topographies can significantly reduce cell attachment compared …
View article: Mechanical deformation of elastomer medical devices can enable microbial surface colonization
Mechanical deformation of elastomer medical devices can enable microbial surface colonization Open
Elastomers such as silicone are common in medical devices (catheters, prosthetic implants, endoscopes), but they remain prone to microbial colonization and biofilm infections. For the first time, our work shows that rates of microbial surf…
View article: Glycoside hydrolase processing of the Pel polysaccharide alters biofilm biomechanics and Pseudomonas aeruginosa virulence
Glycoside hydrolase processing of the Pel polysaccharide alters biofilm biomechanics and Pseudomonas aeruginosa virulence Open
Pel exopolysaccharide biosynthetic loci are phylogenetically widespread biofilm matrix determinants in bacteria. In Pseudomonas aeruginosa , Pel is crucial for cell-to-cell interactions and reducing susceptibility to antibiotic and mucolyt…
View article: Multilayered optofluidics for sustainable buildings
Multilayered optofluidics for sustainable buildings Open
Indoor climate control is among the most energy-intensive activities conducted by humans. A building facade that can achieve versatile climate control directly, through independent and multifunctional optical reconfigurations, could signif…
View article: Manipulation of fluids in three-dimensional porous photonic structures with patterned surface properties
Manipulation of fluids in three-dimensional porous photonic structures with patterned surface properties Open
A three-dimensional porous photonic structure, whose internal pore surfaces can be provided with desired surface properties in a spatially selective manner with arbitrary patterns, and methods for making the same are described. When expose…
View article: Tailored Electrospun Gas Diffusion Layers with a Graded Pore Structure for Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cells
Tailored Electrospun Gas Diffusion Layers with a Graded Pore Structure for Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cells Open
Polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) fuel cells are sustainable and versatile alternatives for internal combustion engines in the transportation sector.
View article: Long-Term Reduction of Bacterial Adhesion on Polyurethane by an Ultra-Thin Surface Modifier
Long-Term Reduction of Bacterial Adhesion on Polyurethane by an Ultra-Thin Surface Modifier Open
Indwelling urinary catheters are employed widely to relieve urinary retention in patients. A common side effect of the use of these catheters is the formation of urinary tract infections (UTIs), which can lead not only to severe medical co…
View article: Programmable droplets: Leveraging digitally-responsive flow fields to actively tune liquid morphologies
Programmable droplets: Leveraging digitally-responsive flow fields to actively tune liquid morphologies Open
Stimulus-responsive materials enable programmable and adaptive behaviors. Typical solid-phase systems can only achieve small deformations for applications where shape transformations are beneficial or required. Liquids, in contrast, can se…
View article: Rapid synthesis of drug-encapsulated films by evaporation-induced self-assembly for highly-controlled drug release from biomaterial surfaces
Rapid synthesis of drug-encapsulated films by evaporation-induced self-assembly for highly-controlled drug release from biomaterial surfaces Open
Infection at the dental implant surgical site results in failed procedures, patient pain, increased cost, and the over-prescription of prophylactic antibiotics. Direct delivery of antimicrobials may prevent infection without antibiotic use.
View article: Preventing <i>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</i> Biofilms on Indwelling Catheters by Surface-Bound Enzymes
Preventing <i>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</i> Biofilms on Indwelling Catheters by Surface-Bound Enzymes Open
Implanted medical devices such as central venous catheters are highly susceptible to microbial colonization and biofilm formation and are a major risk factor for nosocomial infections. The opportunistic pathogen Pseudomonas aeruginosa uses…
View article: The benefits of structural disorder in natural cellular solids
The benefits of structural disorder in natural cellular solids Open
Structural cellular materials in nature, such as wood, trabecular bone, corals, and dentin combine complex biological functions with structural roles, such as skeletal support and impact protection1,2. They feature complex structural hiera…
View article: Experimental Determination of Delimbing Forces and Deformations in Hardwood Harvesting
Experimental Determination of Delimbing Forces and Deformations in Hardwood Harvesting Open
Delimbing is the process used to cut the branches off the trunk during tree processing by for est harvester. This process can be described as chipless cutting of green wood at a feed speed of 3 to 7 m s -1 . This work aims to identify the …