Over the past decade, there has been significant growth in the use of fibre-based products
and structures for biomedical applications, with new fibrous materials and manufacturing …

Thin film composite (TFC) membranes have been experiencing significant modifications
recently aiming to improve their structure, properties and separation efficiency. One of the …

Hemodialysis has saved many lives, albeit with significant residual mortality. Although poor
outcomes may reflect advanced age and comorbid conditions, hemodialysis per se may …

End stage renal disease (ESRD) patients depend on hemodialysis (HD) as a life-sustaining
treatment, but HD membrane properties play a critical role in blood activation during HD and …

The tunable mechanical properties of polyurethanes (PUs), due to their extensive structural
diversity and biocompatibility, have made them promising materials for biomedical …

Azacalix [n] arenes (ACAs) are lesser-known cousins of calix [n] arenes that contain amine
bridges instead of methylene bridges, so they generally have higher flexibility due to …

Blood-incompatibility is an inevitability of all blood-contacting device applications and
therapies, including haemodialysis (HD). Blood leaving the environment of blood vessels …

Despite significant research efforts, hemodialysis patients have poor survival rates and low
quality of life. Ultrafiltration (UF) membranes are the core of hemodialysis treatment, acting …

The membranes and membrane processes have succeeded in the transition from major
technological and biomedical applications to domestic applications: water recycling in …

Cellulose acetate (CA) ultrafiltration membranes were successfully prepared using the non-
solvent induced phase separation (NIPS) methodology. This technique is used to produce …