The overuse of antibiotics has led to the emergence of a large number of antibiotic-resistant
genes in bacteria, and increasing evidence indicates that a fungicide with an antibacterial …

Low-cost and reliable wastewater treatment is a relevant issue worldwide to reduce the
concentration of environmental pollutants. Industrial effluents containing dyes, heavy metals …

In order to improve the anti-biofouling performance of ultrafiltration membrane, quaternized
graphene oxide (QGO) was synthesized as a membrane modifier by in-situ growth of …

Microplastics are a type of synthetic polymer with a particle size of< 5 mm that are found in
various environments. Considering the ever-increasing production of plastic and …

Diabetic wounds often have a slow healing process and become easily infected owing to
hyperglycemia in wound beds. Once planktonic bacterial cells develop into biofilms, the …

Attachment of bacteria and subsequent formation of biofilms on material surfaces lead to
serious consequences including infection, contamination and biofouling, posing a prominent …

Graphene oxide (GO) and GO-based materials have gained a significant interest in the
membrane synthesis and functionalization sector in the recent years. Inspired by their …

Highlights•Next-Generation GO membranes showed promising removal of emerging organic
micropollutants.•GO membranes and substrates together act synergistically in water …

Hydrogels have been used in various applications due to their superior wetness, softness,
responsiveness and biocompatibility. Together with the rapid development of membrane …

Adhesion of bacteria on surfaces and the resultant biofilm formation is a great risk to human
health care services, food packaging and storage, and the marine industry. This has …