Fluorinated macromolecules represent a remarkable niche among specialty (co) polymers.
1− 7 They exhibit a unique combination of exceptional properties, mainly linked to the low …

Biofouling is a major issue in the field of nanomedicine and consists of the spontaneous and
unwanted adsorption of biomolecules on engineered surfaces. In a biological context and …

Bioinspired slippery surfaces have garnered significant attention as promising solutions to
mitigate biofouling. Unlike traditional lubricant-infused porous surfaces, recent research has …

Nanoparticles interacting with proteins to form protein corona represent one of the most
fundamental problems in the rapid development of nanotechnology. In the past decade …

Three methods for the production of Polyethylene glycol (PEG) coatings on titanium are
compared, ie plasma polymerization, electrodeposition and silanization. The compared …

Perfluoropolyether (PFPE) remains a highly desirable synthetic fluid for industries like
aerospace and special machinery lubricants owing to its excellent chemical constancy …

Strategies to inhibit initial bacterial adhesion are extremely important to prevent infection on
biomaterial surfaces. However, the simultaneous attraction of desired eukaryotic cells …

Perfluoropolyalkylethers (PFPAEs) are a class of fluorinated polymers having− OCF2–,−
OCF2CF2–, and− OCF2CF (CF3)–as common chain units. The ether linkages distinguish …

Biofouling and cavitation erosion are the key important factors causing the degradation and
fatigue failure of metal materials in seawater. Herein, a series of polyurethane (PU)/ZIF-8 …

Biofouling is a significant maritime problem because the growth of fouling organisms on the
hulls of ships leads to very high economic losses every year. Inspired by the soft skins of …