Polymers with their tunable functionalities offer the ability to rationally design micro-and
nano-engineered materials. Their synthesis as thin films have significant advantages due to …

Functional polymer coatings have become ubiquitous in biological applications, ranging
from biomaterials and drug delivery to manufacturing-scale separation of biomolecules …

Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) methods significantly augment the capabilities of
traditional surface modification techniques for designing polymeric surfaces. In CVD …

We elucidate a previously unknown synthesis pathway that leads to polymeric nanospheres,
orientation-controlled microgels, or microspheroids via single-step polymerization of …

As a chitin-and glucosamine-derived polysaccharide, chitosan is biodegradable,
biocompatible, and non-toxic. Among the latest high-value engineering materials, chitosan …

Infections caused by the bacterial colonization of medical devices are a substantial problem
to patients and healthcare. Biopassive polyoxazoline coatings are attracting attention in the …

The dye sensitized solar cell (DSSC) operation depends on a liquid electrolyte. To achieve
better performance, the liquid should be replaced with a solid or gel electrolyte, eg …

Thin polymer coatings are used to improve the interface between biological species and
functional materials. Their interaction is significantly influenced by the functional groups and …

Bacterial colonization of medical devices causes infections and is a significant problem in
healthcare. The use of antibacterial coatings is considered as a potential solution to this …

While superhydrophobic nanostructured surfaces have been shown to promote
condensation heat transfer, the successful implementation of these coatings relies on the …