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View article: Binding of Ca2+ Ions to Alkylbenzene Sulfonates: Micelle Formation, Second Critical Concentration and Precipitation
Binding of Ca2+ Ions to Alkylbenzene Sulfonates: Micelle Formation, Second Critical Concentration and Precipitation Open
Anionic surfactants, such as sodium linear alkylbenzene sulfonates (NaLAS), are utilized in various fields, including industry, household, and agriculture. The efficiency of their use in aqueous environments is significantly affected by th…
View article: Photoreactive Coating Material as an Effective and Durable Antimicrobial Composite in Reducing Bacterial Load on Surfaces in Livestock
Photoreactive Coating Material as an Effective and Durable Antimicrobial Composite in Reducing Bacterial Load on Surfaces in Livestock Open
Titanium dioxide (TiO2) is a well-known photocatalytic compound that can be used to effectively reduce the presence of pathogens in human and animal hospitals via ROS release. The aim of this study was to investigate the efficacy of a poly…
View article: Optimization of Plasmonic Copper Content at Copper-Modified Strontium Titanate (Cu-SrTiO3): Synthesis, Characterization, Photocatalytic Activity
Optimization of Plasmonic Copper Content at Copper-Modified Strontium Titanate (Cu-SrTiO3): Synthesis, Characterization, Photocatalytic Activity Open
Catalyst development still has a major impact on science today, as we can use catalysts to break down certain pollutants in an energy-efficient way. There is no comprehensive literature on the development of SrTiO3-based photocatalysts, so…
View article: Use of Self-Assembled Colloidal Prodrug Nanoparticles for Controlled Drug Delivery of Anticancer, Antifibrotic and Antibacterial Mitomycin
Use of Self-Assembled Colloidal Prodrug Nanoparticles for Controlled Drug Delivery of Anticancer, Antifibrotic and Antibacterial Mitomycin Open
Herein we present the synthesis of a polymeric prodrug nanomaterial capable of spontaneous, self-assembled nanoparticle formation and of the conjugation (encapsulation) of drugs with amino and/or carboxyl and/or hydroxyl groups via ester a…
View article: Rational Mitomycin Nanocarriers Based on Hydrophobically Functionalized Polyelectrolytes and Poly(lactide-<i>co</i>-glycolide)
Rational Mitomycin Nanocarriers Based on Hydrophobically Functionalized Polyelectrolytes and Poly(lactide-<i>co</i>-glycolide) Open
Encapsulation of hydrophilic and amphiphilic drugs in appropriate colloidal carrier systems for sustained release is an emerging problem. In general, hydrophobic bioactive substances tend to accumulate in water-immiscible polymeric domains…
View article: Visible Light-Generated Antiviral Effect on Plasmonic Ag-TiO2-Based Reactive Nanocomposite Thin Film
Visible Light-Generated Antiviral Effect on Plasmonic Ag-TiO2-Based Reactive Nanocomposite Thin Film Open
The recent coronavirus pandemic pointed out the vulnerability of humanity to new emerging infectious diseases. Experts warn that future pandemics may emerge more frequently with greater devastating effects on population health and the worl…
View article: A Stimulus-Responsive Polymer Composite Surface with Magnetic Field-Governed Wetting and Photocatalytic Properties
A Stimulus-Responsive Polymer Composite Surface with Magnetic Field-Governed Wetting and Photocatalytic Properties Open
With the increasing demand for liquid manipulation and microfluidic techniques, surfaces with real-time tunable wetting properties are becoming the focus of materials science researches. In this study, we present a simple preparation metho…
View article: Stimulus-responsive polymer composite surface with magnetic field-governed wetting and photocatalytic properties
Stimulus-responsive polymer composite surface with magnetic field-governed wetting and photocatalytic properties Open
Video S1: Droplet pickup and release - Demonstration of the liquid manipulation capabilities of the magnetic grass coatings Video S2: Switchable wetting characteristics of magnetic grass coatings in contact with bulk aqueous phase.
View article: Reduction of Tetrachloroaurate(III) Ions With Bioligands: Role of the Thiol and Amine Functional Groups on the Structure and Optical Features of Gold Nanohybrid Systems
Reduction of Tetrachloroaurate(III) Ions With Bioligands: Role of the Thiol and Amine Functional Groups on the Structure and Optical Features of Gold Nanohybrid Systems Open
In this review, the presentation of the synthetic routes of plasmonic gold nanoparticles (Au NPs), fluorescent gold nanoclusters (Au NCs), as well as self-assembled Au-containing thiolated coordination polymers (Au CPs) was highlighted. We…
View article: The Theoretical Concept of Polarization Reflectometric Interference Spectroscopy (PRIFS): An Optical Method to Monitor Molecule Adsorption and Nanoparticle Adhesion on the Surface of Thin Films
The Theoretical Concept of Polarization Reflectometric Interference Spectroscopy (PRIFS): An Optical Method to Monitor Molecule Adsorption and Nanoparticle Adhesion on the Surface of Thin Films Open
In this paper, we present an improved reflectometric interference spectroscopy (RIfS) sensor principle which is suitable for thin films. The conventional RIfS technique is an appropriate method to detect interfacial interactions at the sol…
View article: Photoreactive composite coating with composition dependent wetting properties
Photoreactive composite coating with composition dependent wetting properties Open
Photoreactive composite thin layers with tunable wetting properties from superhydrophilic to superhydrophobic nature were prepared. To achieve extreme wetting properties, the adequate surface roughness is a crucial factor, which was achiev…
View article: Microstructuration of poly(3-hexylthiophene) leads to bifunctional superhydrophobic and photoreactive surfaces
Microstructuration of poly(3-hexylthiophene) leads to bifunctional superhydrophobic and photoreactive surfaces Open
Schematic representation and a preparation route for the poly(3-hexylthiophene) conducting polymer film having both superhydrophobic and visible-light active photocatalytic properties.
View article: TiO<sub>2</sub>/Ag–TiO<sub>2</sub> Nanohybrid Films are Cytocompatible with Primary Epithelial Cells of Human Origin: An <i>In Vitro</i> Study
TiO<sub>2</sub>/Ag–TiO<sub>2</sub> Nanohybrid Films are Cytocompatible with Primary Epithelial Cells of Human Origin: An <i>In Vitro</i> Study Open
Failure of dental implants is caused mainly by peri-implant infections resulting in loss of supporting bone. Since there is no ideal therapy of peri-implantitis, the focus of research has been shifted toward better prevention and the devel…
View article: Detection of biomolecules and bioconjugates by monitoring rotated grating-coupled surface plasmon resonance
Detection of biomolecules and bioconjugates by monitoring rotated grating-coupled surface plasmon resonance Open
Plasmonic bio-sensing chips were prepared by fabricating wavelength-scaled sinusoidal dielectric-metal interfacial gratings on polymer film covered bimetal layers.Lysozyme biomolecules (LYZ) and gold nanoparticle bioconjugates (AuNP-LYZ) w…