Browsing by Subject "antifouling"
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(2015-09-04)Blood-contacting medical devices rapidly adsorb plasma proteins that initiate clot (i.e. thrombus) formation. Antithrombotic drugs may reduce clotting and associated device dysfunction and ischemia, but put the patient at ...
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(2016-10-17)The aim of this research was to investigate the potential of silica-based surface modification methods to prevent bacterial attachment to material surfaces. This dissertation presents the sol-gel method, reactive-ion etching ...
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(2023-05-03)Galvanized steel is commonly used in food production processes and also as food shelving and bench surfaces because zinc provides enhanced corrosion resistance. However, upon exposure to fungus, bacteria and their metabolites, ...
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(2021-04-26)Surface modifying additives (SMAs) incorporated into silicones can enhance surface hydrophilicity, thereby achieving resistance to biological adhesion (e.g. proteins). Such anti-biofouling behavior plays a crucial role in ...