Metallic biomaterials are used in medical devices in humans more than any other family of
materials. The corrosion resistance of an implant material affects its functionality and …

There is increasing interest in the role of cleaning for managing hospital-acquired infections
(HAI). Pathogens such as vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE), methicillin-resistant …

Photonic integrated circuits have the potential to pervade into multiple applications
traditionally limited to bulk optics. Of particular interest for new applications are ferroelectrics …

In recent years, carbon materials reinforced composites have aroused widespread interests
owing to their remarkable physicochemical performances and important biological …

Diamond-like carbon (DLC) films deposited by cathodic vacuum arc evaporation (CVAE)
have attracted worldwide interest from research groups and industry since the beginning of …

Graphene materials (GMs), such as graphene, graphene oxide (GO), reduced GO (rGO),
and graphene quantum dots (GQDs), are rapidly emerging as a new class of broad …

Hip and knee joint replacements are common and largely successful procedures that utilise
implants to restore mobility and relieve pain for patients suffering from eg osteoarthritis …

During the past two decades, diamond-like carbon (DLC) films have attracted an
overwhelming interest from both industry and the research community. These films offer a …

This article reviews the mechanisms of bacterial adhesion to biomaterial surfaces, the
factors affecting the adhesion, the techniques used in estimating bacteria–material …

Nanodiamonds (NDs) are members of the diverse structural family of nanocarbons that
includes many varieties based on synthesis conditions, post-synthesis processes, and …