Polydopamine‐enabled biomimetic surface engineering of materials: New insights and promising applications

M Saraf, Prateek, R Ranjan… - Advanced Materials …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Surface modification is an important approach to modify the properties of materials.
Numerous approaches have been adopted to tailor the properties of such materials, which …

[HTML][HTML] Recent advances in the development of lipid-, metal-, carbon-, and polymer-based nanomaterials for antibacterial applications

R Ren, C Lim, S Li, Y Wang, J Song, TW Lin, BW Muir… - Nanomaterials, 2022 - mdpi.com
Infections caused by multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacteria are becoming a serious threat to
public health worldwide. With an ever-reducing pipeline of last-resort drugs further …

Multifunctional pectin films based on mussel-inspired modified 2D Ag nanosheets for long-lasting antibacterial and enhanced barrier properties

Y Zhou, W Wu, L Wang, G Goksen, P Shao - Food Hydrocolloids, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract Two-dimensional (2D) silver (Ag) nanosheets are ideal fillers to improve the barrier
and antimicrobial properties of bio-based nanocomposite films for food packaging due to …

Antimicrobial effects of silver nanoparticle-microspots on the mechanical properties of single bacteria

G Caniglia, D Valavanis, G Tezcan, J Magiera, H Barth… - Analyst, 2024 - pubs.rsc.org
Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) conjugated with polymers are well-known for their powerful
and effective antimicrobial properties. In particular, the incorporation of AgNPs in …

An advanced 3D lymphatic system for assaying human cutaneous lymphangiogenesis in a microfluidic platform

M Kim, S Choi, DH Choi, J Ahn, D Lee, E Song… - NPG Asia …, 2024 - nature.com
The human cutaneous lymphatic system strictly controls lymphatic functions by coordinating
with skin cells. The lymphatic system plays important roles in removing cell waste, residual …

Silver and antimicrobial polymer nanocomplexes to enhance biocidal effects

D Pereira, S Ferreira, GB Ramírez-Rodríguez… - International Journal of …, 2024 - mdpi.com
Antimicrobial resistance has become a major problem over the years and threatens to
remain in the future, at least until a solution is found. Silver nanoparticles (Ag-NPs) and …

[HTML][HTML] Green Synthesis via Eucalyptus globulus L. Extract of Ag-TiO2 Catalyst: Antimicrobial Activity Evaluation toward Water Disinfection Process

J Torres-Limiñana, AA Feregrino-Pérez… - Nanomaterials, 2022 - mdpi.com
The problem of water pollution by persistent substances and microorganisms requires
solutions that materials such as silver-modified titanium dioxide can provide due to their …

Ag/Cu nanoparticles-loaded glycocalyx biomimetic corneal bandage lenses for combatting bacterial keratitis

Y Dai, J Zhang, S Zhang, L Li, C Qu, J Chen… - Journal of Controlled …, 2024 - Elsevier
Bacterial keratitis is a major cause of blindness, hindered by the rising threat of antibiotic
resistance. Although corneal bandage lenses (CBLs) are widely utilized in ophthalmic …

Hierarchical structure design of MoS2/PDA/Ag-hybrid hydrogel system enhances all-environment solar water purification

L Cheng, C Li, X Wu, Z Wang, L Zhang, W Kong… - Separation and …, 2025 - Elsevier
As a promising and sustainable way for freshwater production, interfacial solar vapor
generation technology often encounters harsh conditions such as fluctuating illumination …

Preparation and Photothermal Antimicrobial Performance of Triple Linkage Hydrogels

Z Chen, Q Yin, L Xu, W Guo, C Tao - Coatings, 2024 - mdpi.com
Often, bacterial infections delay the rate of healing of traumatic wounds, making it critical to
improve antimicrobial efficiency. In this paper, titanium nanotubes (TNT) with good …