Implants are exposed to a complex physiological environment that contains various organic
compounds, especially proteins. The adsorption of proteins has an immense influence on …

Surface modification of biomaterials can improve the performance and lifetime of current
metallic implantable devices. Metal oxide coatings represent a potential surface modification …

In the present work, a low-cost and practical approach based on an eco-friendly corrosion
inhibitor is suggested for protecting steel rebar. To this end, a new hydrazone derivative …

Microorganisms play a critical role in the biogeochemical cycling of selenium, often reducing
selenite/selenate to elemental selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs). These SeNPs typically exist …

With an upsurge of biodegradable metal implants, the research and application of Mg alloys
in the gastrointestinal environment of the digestive tract have been of great interest …

This book presents the physical and technical foundation of the state of the art in applied
scanning probe techniques. It constitutes a timely and comprehensive overview of SPM …

For long-lasting artificial hip joint implants, it is necessary to reduce the wear of the
acetabular liner composed of ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) and to …

The lubrication of synovial joints is extremely efficient, allowing smooth motion to be
performed between relatively soft and vulnerable cartilage surfaces for close to 100 years. A …

Oral rehabilitation devices are susceptible to bio-tribocorrosion phenomena in the oral
environment due to the synergism of wear, chemical, biochemical, and microbiological …

Nosocomial infections are a major concern at the worldwide level. Early and accurate
identification of nosocomial pathogens is crucial to provide timely and adequate treatment. A …