Fouling initiated by nonspecific protein adsorption is a great challenge in biomedical
applications, including biosensors, bioanalytical devices, and implants. Poly …

Fouling at liquid–solid interfaces is a pernicious problem for a wide range of applications,
including those that are implemented by digital microfluidics (DMF). There are several …

Fouling remains a widespread challenge as its nonspecific and uncontrollable character
limits the performance of materials and devices in numerous applications. Although many …

Breast reconstruction is achieved using silicone implants, which are currently associated
with major complications. Several strategies have been considered to overcome the existing …

Bacteriophages are selective anti-bacterial agents, which are receiving increasing
acceptance by regulatory agencies for use both in the food industry and in clinical settings …

It is becoming increasingly important to synthesize efficient biomacromolecule lubricants
suitable for medical devices. Even though the development of biomimetic lubricants has …

Ampicillin (AMP) is commonly used to treat diseases caused by bacterial infections as a
veterinary drug. However, the abuse of AMP can lead to residues in food and ultimately …

Nonspecific adsorption of proteins is a challenging problem for the development of
biocompatible materials, as well as for antifouling and fouling‐release coatings, for instance …

Silicone elastomers are widely used in a variety of biomaterials applications. Their high
hydrophobicity can, in some cases, compromise their utility. There exist few convenient …

Biofouling as a global problem has made detrimental impact on many fields, especially for
marine industry. Polydimethylsiloxane-based coatings are environment-friendly and …