Fluoropolymers have unique physicochemical properties such as hydrophobicity and
lipophobicity, good chemical stability and bio-inertness, low surface energy and phase …

The development of microorganisms' colonies creates a three-dimensional structure named
biofilm, which helps microorganisms attach to the substratum to survive. The …

This feature article begins by outlining the problem of infection and its implication on
healthcare. The initial introductory section is followed by a description of the four distinct …

To develop photothermal and biodegradable nanocarriers for combined chemo-
photothermal therapy of cancer, polyaniline/porous silicon hybrid nanocomposites had been …

One of the most actively developing fields in modern medicine is controlled drug delivery, an
ability to keep optimal concentration of a drug at the desired body location. In particular, the …

Polymeric sensors play an increasingly important role in monitoring the environment we live
in, providing relevant information for a host of applications. Among them, significant efforts …

A new and facile approach to selectively functionalize the internal and external surfaces of
porous silicon (pSi) for drug delivery applications is reported. To provide a surface that is …

In the oral cavity, dental implants are exposed to an environment rich in various microbes
that can produce infectious biofilms on the implant surface. Here we report the development …

Diabetes Mellitus is one of the most worrying issues among illnesses, and its chronic
subsequences almost refer to inflammations and infections. The loading and local release of …

In this study, the influence of metals (Mg, Al, and Ca) and reaction conditions (time,
temperature, and metal grain size) on the metallothermic reduction of Stöber silica …