Slippery liquid-infused porous surfaces (SLIPS) have emerged as a unique approach to
creating surfaces that can resist fouling when placed in contact with aqueous media, organic …

The effect of redox metals such as iron and copper on multiple sclerosis and amyotrophic
lateral sclerosis has been intensively studied. However, the origin of these disorders …

Nature has amassed an impressive array of structures that afford protection from microbial
colonization/infection when displayed on the exterior surfaces of organisms. Here, controlled …

A hybrid blood–brain barrier (BBB)-on-chip cell culture device is proposed in this study by
integrating microcontact printing and perfusion co-culture to facilitate the study of BBB …

The emergence of low-cost 3D printing (particularly with 3D pens) in the home and school
environment is a matter of concern since there is a lack of data confirming its safe …

Wound healing is a complex process that involves numerous biological and physiological
events and is influenced by various local and systemic factors. Chronic wounds affect …

The use of polymers and nanomaterials has vastly grown for industrial and biomedical
sectors during last years. Before any designation or selection of polymers and their …

Fruits and vegetables contain excellent amounts of nutritional and bioactive compounds.
The maintenance their shelf-life and prevention from decay, quality deterioration, and …

Biofilms are structures comprising microorganisms associated to surfaces and enclosed by
an extracellular polymeric matrix produced by the colonizer cells. These structures protect …

Hypothesis Titanium and titanium alloys are often the most popular choice of material for the
manufacture of medical implants; however, they remain susceptible to the risk of device …