The constant advent of major health threats such as antibacterial resistance or highly
communicable viruses, together with a declining antimicrobial discovery, urgently requires …

Hydrophilic cotton textiles, used in hospitals and sportswear, are prone to the growth of
microorganisms (bacteria, fungi) resulting in hygiene and health risks. Thus, healthcare …

High-performance photocatalysts with excellent recyclability are viewed as promising
materials for dye-contaminated wastewater remediation. In this work, novel Z-scheme CeO …

Bacteria-associated infection and poor osseointegration are two main reasons for
orthopedic implant failure. Ti-Cu alloy exhibited excellent antibacterial property, but still …

Infectious pathogens, such as SARS-CoV-2, can remain viable on common fabric surfaces
for days, posing a significant risk of fomite transmission. Antimicrobial coatings are a widely …

The outbreak of the Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19) pandemic has highlighted the
importance of developing antiviral surface coatings that are capable of repelling pathogens …

Peri-implant angiogenesis plays important roles in osseointegration of implants. Unfulfilling
neovascularization will lead to delayed union or non-union after prosthetic implanted. In this …

Natural fibers like cotton, silk and wool are used for multipurpose applications ranging from
clothing, healthcare and biomedical uses. Compared to synthetic fibers, natural fibers have …

The antimicrobial functionalization of textile structures with copper and its compounds
carried out by various methods increased significantly during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic …

Textile structures with various bioactive and functional properties are used in many areas of
medicine, special clothing, interior textiles, technical goods, etc. We investigated the effect of …