Designing organic and hybrid surfaces and devices with initiated chemical vapor deposition (iCVD)

KK Gleason - Advanced Materials, 2024‏ - Wiley Online Library
The initiated chemical vapor deposition (iCVD) technique is an all‐dry method for designing
organic and hybrid polymers. Unlike methods utilizing liquids or line‐of‐sight arrival, iCVD …

Electrospun bimodal nanofibrous membranes for high-performance, multifunctional, and light-weight air filtration: A review

Z Shao, Q Wang, Z Gui, R Shen, R Chen, Y Liu… - Separation and …, 2024‏ - Elsevier
Electrospun nanofibrous air-filtration membranes, which are cost-effective materials that
help safeguard human health, have garnered widespread attention. To comprehensively …

Fabrication of reusable bioprotective nanofabric with passive nano-Ag/Joule thermal disinfection properties for real-time wireless fine biomotion and gesture sensing

C Wang, L Feng, S Xu, Y Zhao, L Yao, J Ge, T Sun… - Nano Energy, 2024‏ - Elsevier
The frequent outbreaks of new infectious diseases, with increased difficulty in prevention
and control, have raised higher requirements for bio-protective smart textiles. However …

Biopolymer-based coating materials for antiviral and antifungal applications: Recent advances in formulations and characterization

ZT Juthi, M Jabeen, MR Islam, P Biswas… - Chemical Engineering …, 2024‏ - Elsevier
The increased severity of viral infections, particularly due to the emergence of more severe
SARS-CoV-2 variants, has resonated with the urgency of develo** sustainable and …

The rise of electroactive materials in face masks for preventing virus infections

S Zhang, N Wang, Q Zhang, R Guan, Z Qu… - … Applied Materials & …, 2023‏ - ACS Publications
Air-transmitted pathogens may cause severe epidemics, posing considerable threats to
public health and safety. Wearing a face mask is one of the most effective ways to prevent …

Exploring advances in nanofiber-based face masks: a comprehensive review of mechanical, electrostatic, and antimicrobial functionality filtration for the removal of …

B Le, N Omran, E Elnabawy, AH Hassanin… - Emergent …, 2024‏ - Springer
The filtration of airborne particulate matter (PM) and aerosols utilizing nonwoven fibrous
materials has received significant research concern due to the continuing global pandemics …

Nanotopology‐Enabled On‐Site Pathogen Detection for Managing Atopic Dermatitis

S Kim, Y Song, J Kim, B Jeong, N Park… - Advanced …, 2024‏ - Wiley Online Library
Atopic dermatitis (AD), a prevalent skin condition often complicated by microbial infection,
poses a significant challenge in identifying the responsible pathogen for its effective …

Advances in Antibacterial Polymer Coatings Synthesized via Chemical Vapor Deposition

H Shu, P Chen, R Yang - Chem & Bio Engineering, 2024‏ - ACS Publications
Biofouling is a major issue across various industries ranging from healthcare to the
production of food and water and transportation. Biofouling is often induced or mediated by …

Long‐Lasting, Transparent Antibacterial Shield: A Durable, Broad‐Spectrum Anti‐Bacterial, Non‐Cytotoxic, Transparent Nanocoating for Extended Wear Contact …

N Park, CE Moon, Y Song, S Yu Sun, JM Kwon, S Yoon… - Small, 2024‏ - Wiley Online Library
The increasing incidence of serious bacterial keratitis, a sight‐threatening condition often
exacerbated by inadequate contact lens (CLs) care, highlights the need for innovative …

Antimicrobial polymer coatings on surfaces: preparation and activity

S Ko, JY Lee, D Park, K Kim - Macromolecular Research, 2024‏ - Springer
Antimicrobial polymers have been intensively studied as a promising strategy to suppress
the growth of microbes and mitigate the transmission of pathogens owing to their distinctive …