The environmental impacts of the use of synthetic surfactants are discussed in this work
such as their high levels of toxicity and low biodegradability. These materials destroy aquatic …

Topical foams are an attractive and promising delivery system for cosmetic, pharmaceutical
and medical applications due to their beneficial properties, ease of application and …

Under this study, particle flow code modeling and experimental testing were used to
examine the failure behavior of a pre-holed rocklike specimen including concrete interlayers …

Nanotexturization of the surface of metallic implants has been a promising strategy for
enhancing their performance but is obtained in relatively long anodization periods (> 1 h) …

Foams and bubbles are particularly valuable in Cosmetics as they can provide functional,
sensorial, and emotional benefits. They are ubiquitous in cleaning products for skin and hair …

Additive manufacturing (AM) has opened a new pathway to create customized wicking
materials. With lower manufacturing costs and a larger design space than many alternatives …

Bacterial implant-related infections have been pointed out as the leading cause of metal
implant failure. Recently, nanotexturization of biomaterials surface associated with antibiotic …

Topical skin formulations often include penetration enhancers that interact with the outer
stratum corneum (SC) layer to chemically enhance diffusion. Alternatively, penetration can …

Fractured rock masses below the water table are a problem in underground excavations
because of their low strength and high permeability. Nowadays, these negative connotations …

Flow and spontaneous imbibition phenomena in porous media are important for various
industrial applications, including printing and medical lateral flow assays. Their quantitative …