Forward osmosis (FO) is an osmotically driven process widely studied for water desalination,
wastewater treatment, and water reuse, as well as dilution and concentration of aqueous …

Bacterial infection, excessive inflammation and damaging blood vessels network are the
major factors to delay the healing of diabetic ulcer. At present, most of wound repair …

In the last decades, the incorporation of copper in polymeric membranes for water treatment
has received greater attention, as an innovative potential solution against biofouling …

A rational manipulation of the surface structures and properties of thin-film composite
membranes is important to optimize their separation performance and service durability. In …

Abstract Herein, a novel Fe 3+-stabilized magnetic polydopamine composite (Fe 3 O 4/PDA-
Fe 3+) was facilely constructed, systematically characterized, and subsequently applied for …

Loose nanofiltration membranes with excellent dye rejection and high inorganic salt
transmission are promising for dye/salt separation. Herein, a mussel-inspired organic …

Improving antibacterial performance is one of the prerequisites for the clinical application of
bacterial cellulose (BC)-based dressings. In this study, a novel copper (Cu) ion loaded BC …

Antimicrobial essential oils are incorporated into mussel-inspired and natural plant
polyphenol coatings as part of a single-step fabrication process. Polydopamine …

Mussel-inspired polydopamine (PDA) coatings have received widespread concern due to
the advantages of eco-friendliness, adhesion nature, and film-forming feasibility. However …

Membrane biofouling is a major stumbling block in membrane technology and particularly in
the water treatment industry. Biofouling, in particular, is a serious concern because it is …