Understanding and utilizing droplet impact on superhydrophobic surfaces: phenomena, mechanisms, regulations, applications, and beyond
Droplet impact is a ubiquitous liquid behavior that closely tied to human life and production,
making indispensable impacts on the big world. Nature‐inspired superhydrophobic surfaces …
making indispensable impacts on the big world. Nature‐inspired superhydrophobic surfaces …
[HTML][HTML] Antibacterial coatings on orthopedic implants
X Chen, J Zhou, Y Qian, LZ Zhao - Materials Today Bio, 2023 - Elsevier
With the aging of population and the rapid improvement of public health and medical level in
recent years, people have had an increasing demand for orthopedic implants. However …
recent years, people have had an increasing demand for orthopedic implants. However …
Bioinspired marine antifouling coatings: Status, prospects, and future
H **, L Tian, W Bing, J Zhao, L Ren - Progress in Materials Science, 2022 - Elsevier
Marine biofouling has negatively affected human sailing since ancient times. Traditional
antifouling coatings were banned worldwide in 2003 due to their toxicity towards nontarget …
antifouling coatings were banned worldwide in 2003 due to their toxicity towards nontarget …
A review on recent advances in graphene oxide-based composite coatings for anticorrosion applications
For the past few decades, graphene-based nanocomposite coatings have attracted much
interest from researchers owing to their anti-corrosion applications in aerospace …
interest from researchers owing to their anti-corrosion applications in aerospace …
Bionic structures and materials inspired by plant leaves: A comprehensive review for innovative problem-solving
H Yu, J Zhang, S Zhang, Z Han - Progress in Materials Science, 2023 - Elsevier
Leaves have developed various functional structures to enhance plant survival, making
them the most typical bionic prototypes. Bionic research inspired by plant leaves has yielded …
them the most typical bionic prototypes. Bionic research inspired by plant leaves has yielded …
Bioinspired superhydrophobic surfaces, inhibiting or promoting microbial contamination?
Bioinspired superhydrophobic surfaces have offered unique advantages in combating
microbial contaminations involving fungi, bacteria, and viruses, especially during the global …
microbial contaminations involving fungi, bacteria, and viruses, especially during the global …
[HTML][HTML] Surface antibacterial properties enhanced through engineered textures and surface roughness: A review
The spread of bacteria through contaminated surfaces is a major issue in healthcare, food
industry, and other economic sectors. The widespread use of antibiotics is not a sustainable …
industry, and other economic sectors. The widespread use of antibiotics is not a sustainable …
Interdisciplinary‐inspired smart antibacterial materials and their biomedical applications
The discovery of antibiotics has saved millions of lives, but the emergence of antibiotic‐
resistant bacteria has become another problem in modern medicine. To avoid or reduce the …
resistant bacteria has become another problem in modern medicine. To avoid or reduce the …
Wetting effect on patterned substrates
A droplet deposited on a solid substrate leads to the wetting phenomenon. A natural
observation is the lotus effect, known for its superhydrophobicity. This special feature is …
observation is the lotus effect, known for its superhydrophobicity. This special feature is …
Recent advances in superhydrophobic and antibacterial cellulose-based fibers and fabrics: bio-inspiration, strategies, and applications
Cellulose-based fabrics are ubiquitous in our daily lives. They are the preferred choice for
bedding materials, active sportswear, and next-to-skin apparels. However, the hydrophilic …
bedding materials, active sportswear, and next-to-skin apparels. However, the hydrophilic …