Zwitterionic biomaterials
The term “zwitterionic polymers” refers to polymers that bear a pair of oppositely charged
groups in their repeating units. When these oppositely charged groups are equally …
groups in their repeating units. When these oppositely charged groups are equally …
The biofilm matrix: multitasking in a shared space
The biofilm matrix can be considered to be a shared space for the encased microbial cells,
comprising a wide variety of extracellular polymeric substances (EPS), such as …
comprising a wide variety of extracellular polymeric substances (EPS), such as …
Integrating biochar, bacteria, and plants for sustainable remediation of soils contaminated with organic pollutants
The contamination of soil with organic pollutants has been accelerated by agricultural and
industrial development and poses a major threat to global ecosystems and human health …
industrial development and poses a major threat to global ecosystems and human health …
Emerging photothermal-derived multimodal synergistic therapy in combating bacterial infections
Due to the emerging bacterial resistance and the protection of tenacious biofilms, it is hard
for the single antibacterial modality to achieve satisfactory therapeutic effects nowadays. In …
for the single antibacterial modality to achieve satisfactory therapeutic effects nowadays. In …
Microbial interactions for nutrient acquisition in soil: miners, scavengers, and carriers
T Cao, Y Luo, M Shi, X Tian, Y Kuzyakov - Soil Biology and Biochemistry, 2024 - Elsevier
Microbial interactions in soil are hidden, as they occur stealthily in a 'dark box'. This greatly
limits our understanding of microbial functions. Here, soil microorganisms were classified …
limits our understanding of microbial functions. Here, soil microorganisms were classified …
Protein-based biological materials: Molecular design and artificial production
Polymeric materials produced from fossil fuels have been intimately linked to the
development of industrial activities in the 20th century and, consequently, to the …
development of industrial activities in the 20th century and, consequently, to the …
Biofilm microenvironment triggered self-enhancing photodynamic immunomodulatory microneedle for diabetic wound therapy
L Yang, D Zhang, W Li, H Lin, C Ding, Q Liu… - Nature …, 2023 - nature.com
The treatment of diabetic wounds faces enormous challenges due to complex wound
environments, such as infected biofilms, excessive inflammation, and impaired …
environments, such as infected biofilms, excessive inflammation, and impaired …
Magnetically driven micro and nanorobots
Manipulation and navigation of micro and nanoswimmers in different fluid environments can
be achieved by chemicals, external fields, or even motile cells. Many researchers have …
be achieved by chemicals, external fields, or even motile cells. Many researchers have …
Recent advancements on photothermal conversion and antibacterial applications over MXenes-based materials
S Hao, H Han, Z Yang, M Chen, Y Jiang, G Lu… - Nano-Micro Letters, 2022 - Springer
Highlights Fabrication, characterizations and photothermal properties of MXenes are
systematically described. Photothermal-derived antibacterial performances and …
systematically described. Photothermal-derived antibacterial performances and …
Implication of surface properties, bacterial motility, and hydrodynamic conditions on bacterial surface sensing and their initial adhesion
Biofilms are structured microbial communities attached to surfaces, which play a significant
role in the persistence of biofoulings in both medical and industrial settings. Bacteria in …
role in the persistence of biofoulings in both medical and industrial settings. Bacteria in …