Microbes can influence the durability of civil engineering structures. Damage caused by
microbes (known as biodeterioration) results in compromised structural integrity causing …

This review covers the most recent developments of inorganic and organic-inorganic
composite coatings for orthopedic implants, providing the interface with living tissue and with …

This review paper focuses on the sol–gel technology that has been applied in many of the
potential research areas and highlights the importance of sol–gel technology for preparing …

Bacterial adhesion and biofilm formation are the primary causes of implant-associated
infection, which is difficult to eliminate and may induce failure in dental implants. Chimeric …

The generation of layer-by-layer silicate–chitosan composite biosorbent was studied. The
films were evaluated on its stability regarding the polymer leakage and its capability in the …

An array of quaternary ammonium-functionalized POSS (Q-POSS) compounds were
synthesized and their antimicrobial properties toward the Gram-negative bacterium …

In this research, zinc oxide (ZnO) and zinc oxide/baghdadite (ZnO/Ca 3 ZrSi 2 O 9) were
prepared on the surface of Mg alloy using physical vapor deposition (PVD) coupled with …

Surface modification of orthopedic implants using titanium dioxide nanotubes and silver
nanoparticles (SNs) is a promising approach to prevent bacteria adhesion, biofilm formation …

The antimicrobial efficacy of two aldehyde-based biocides (glutaraldehyde, GTA, and ortho-
phthalaldehyde, OPA) and two surfactants (cetyltrimethyl ammonium bromide, CTAB, and …

Nanoporous alumina membranes exhibit high pore densities, well-controlled and uniform
pore sizes, as well as straight pores. Owing to these unusual properties, nanoporous …