Recent advances in antibacterial superhydrophobic coatings

Y Zhan, S Yu, A Amirfazli… - Advanced …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
New strategies to overcome the defects of conventional antibacterial ways are imminently
required due to the rapid growth of bacterial resistance by the overuse and misuse of …

Bimetallic Au–Ag nanoparticles: advanced nanotechnology for tackling antimicrobial resistance

C Singh, AK Mehata, V Priya, AK Malik, A Setia… - Molecules, 2022 - mdpi.com
To date, there are no antimicrobial agents available in the market that have absolute control
over the growing threat of bacterial strains. The increase in the production capacity of …

A transparent superhydrophobic coating with mechanochemical robustness for anti-icing, photocatalysis and self-cleaning

T Zhu, Y Cheng, J Huang, J **ong, M Ge, J Mao… - Chemical Engineering …, 2020 - Elsevier
Transparent and conformal superhydrophobic coating with mechanochemical robustness is
of great importance for various applications, such as waterproof, self-cleaning, and anti-icing …

Lotus-leaf-inspired hierarchical structured surface with non-fouling and mechanical bactericidal performances

R Jiang, L Hao, L Song, L Tian, Y Fan, J Zhao… - Chemical Engineering …, 2020 - Elsevier
Antibiotics, a power tool to combat pathogenic bacterial infection, have experienced their
inability to kill drug-resistant bacteria due to the development of antibiotic resistance. As an …

Bioinspired interfacial materials with enhanced drop mobility: From fundamentals to multifunctional applications

C Hao, Y Liu, X Chen, J Li, M Zhang, Y Zhao, Z Wang - Small, 2016 - Wiley Online Library
The development of bioinspired interfacial materials with enhanced drop mobility that mimic
the innate functionalities of nature will have a significant impact on the energy, environment …

Stimuli-responsive self-healing anticorrosion coatings: from single triggering behavior to synergetic multiple protections

X Fu, L Tian, Y Fan, W Ye, ZA Qiao, J Zhao… - Materials Today …, 2021 - Elsevier
As a notorious and ubiquitous destructive phenomenon, metal corrosion can cause huge
economic losses, infrastructure failures, and even industrial disasters. Tremendous efforts …

Strong and nonspecific synergistic antibacterial efficiency of antibiotics combined with silver nanoparticles at very low concentrations showing no cytotoxic effect

A Panáček, M Smékalová, M Kilianová, R Prucek… - Molecules, 2015 - mdpi.com
The resistance of bacteria towards traditional antibiotics currently constitutes one of the most
important health care issues with serious negative impacts in practice. Overcoming this …

Dual-functional, superhydrophobic coatings with bacterial anticontact and antimicrobial characteristics

S Liu, J Zheng, L Hao, Y Yegin, M Bae… - … applied materials & …, 2020 - ACS Publications
Bacterial pathogens are responsible for millions of cases of illnesses and deaths each year
throughout the world. The development of novel surfaces and coatings that effectively inhibit …

Superhydrophobic surfaces to combat bacterial surface colonization

D Ashok, S Cheeseman, Y Wang… - Advanced Materials …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
The recent COVID‐19 pandemic and the accelerating rise of deaths associated with
antibiotic‐resistant bacterial strains have highlighted the global health and economic threats …

Microfluidic printing of slippery textiles for medical drainage around wounds

H Zhang, G Chen, Y Yu, J Guo, Q Tan… - Advanced …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Surface materials with specific wettability play significant roles in existing fields from
environmental protection to biomedicine. Here, a 3D droplet transport microfiber textile with …