Journal of Physics Conference Series,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
2994(1), P. 012006 - 012006
Published: April 1, 2025
Abstract
One
of
the
most
common
ways
spreading
infections
is
through
surfaces
that
are
under
highly
frequent
contact
such
as
handles
or
buttons
in
public
places.
An
effective
strategy
to
combat
this
problem
develop
durable
modified
at
micro
and
nano
level
can
hinder
adhesion
dissemination
microbials.
This
paper
presents
a
contactless
reproducible
methodology
for
surface
texturing
copper
by
means
femtosecond
laser
ablation.
The
plates
were
irradiated
(λ
=
800
nm;
τ
70
fs)
with
varying
range
working
parameters
order
parallel
crossed
modifications
comprised
laser-induced
periodic
structures
(LIPSS).
formed
patterns
led
shift
wettability
state
towards
high
hydrophobicity,
while
improved
hydrophilicity.
Furthermore,
reduced
oxide
layer
formation
on
copper.
These
results
would
serve
basis
conducting
further
investigation
potential
antimicrobial
effects
surfaces.
Coatings,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(1), P. 148 - 148
Published: Jan. 21, 2024
Titanium
alloys
are
acclaimed
for
their
remarkable
biocompatibility,
high
specific
strength,
excellent
corrosion
resistance,
and
stable
performance
in
low
temperatures.
These
characteristics
render
them
invaluable
a
multitude
of
sectors,
including
biomedicine,
shipbuilding,
aerospace,
daily
life.
According
to
the
different
phases,
can
be
broadly
categorized
into
α-titanium
β-titanium,
these
demonstrate
unique
properties
shaped
by
respective
phases.
The
hexagonal
close-packed
structure
is
notably
associated
with
superior
high-temperature
creep
resistance
but
limited
plasticity.
Conversely,
body-centered
cubic
β-titanium
contributes
enhanced
slip
greater
To
optimize
industrial
applications,
alloy
strengthening
often
necessary
meet
diverse
environmental
operational
demands.
impact
various
processing
techniques
on
microstructure
metal
titanium
reviewed
discussed
this
research.
This
article
systematically
analyzes
effects
machining,
shot
peening,
surface
heat
treatment
methods,
quenching,
carburizing,
nitriding,
alloys.
research
arranged
three
categories
based
methods
treatment:
general
treatment,
thermochemical
machining.
results
large
number
studies
show
that
significantly
improve
hardness
friction
mechanical
At
present,
single
method
insufficient.
Therefore,
composite
combining
multiple
expected
more
widely
used
future.
authors
provide
an
overview
modification
recent
years
aim
assisting
promoting
further
very
important
promising
direction
multi-technology
treatment.
Pharmaceutics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(2), P. 162 - 162
Published: Jan. 24, 2024
Biofilm
formation
is
considered
one
of
the
primary
virulence
mechanisms
in
Gram-positive
and
Gram-negative
pathogenic
species,
particularly
those
responsible
for
chronic
infections
promoting
bacterial
survival
within
host.
In
recent
years,
there
has
been
a
growing
interest
discovering
new
compounds
capable
inhibiting
biofilm
formation.
This
promising
antivirulence
strategy
that
could
potentially
overcome
antibiotic
resistance
issues.
Effective
antibiofilm
agents
should
possess
distinctive
properties.
They
be
structurally
unique,
enable
easy
entry
into
cells,
influence
quorum
sensing
signaling,
synergize
with
other
antibacterial
agents.
Many
these
properties
are
found
both
natural
systems
isolated
from
plants
synthetic
like
nanoparticles
nanocomposites.
this
review,
we
discuss
clinical
nature
biofilm-associated
some
associated
their
tolerance.
We
focus
on
advantages
efficacy
various
as
therapeutic
approach
to
control
biofilms
address
multidrug
bacteria.
Polymers,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(3), P. 267 - 267
Published: Jan. 21, 2025
The
mechanical
properties
of
the
carbon
fiber-reinforced
polymer
composites
(CFRPs)
are
dependent
on
interfacial
interaction
and
adhesion
between
fibers
(CFs)
matrices.
Therefore,
it
is
crucial
to
understand
how
modifying
CFs
can
influence
these
composites.
This
review
outlines
recent
research
progress
with
a
focus
relationship
CFRPs
provides
systematic
summary
state-of-the-art
surface
modification
techniques.
These
techniques
divided
into
four
categories:
(i)
wet,
(ii)
electrochemical,
(iii)
dry,
(iv)
matrix
modifications.
Several
strategies
for
enhancing
interactions
discussed,
providing
insights
future
trends.
Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(9), P. 2057 - 2057
Published: April 27, 2024
Cryogenic
cooling
has
gathered
significant
attention
in
the
manufacturing
industry.
There
are
inherent
difficulties
machining
materials
that
difficult
to
machine
because
of
high
levels
hardness,
abrasiveness,
and
heat
conductivity.
Increased
tool
wear,
diminished
surface
finish,
reduced
efficiency
results
these
problems,
traditional
solutions
insufficient
resolve
them.
The
application
cryogenic
involves
use
extremely
low
temperatures,
typically
achieved
by
employing
liquid
nitrogen
or
other
fluids.
This
study
reviews
current
state
technology
its
difficult-to-machine
materials.
In
addition,
this
review
encompasses
a
thorough
examination
techniques,
including
their
principles,
mechanisms,
effects
on
performance.
recent
literature
was
used
discuss
properties.
role
then
discussed.
Finally,
latest
technologies
methods
involved
condition
were
discussed
detail.
outcome
demonstrated
exploration
gained
prominence
industry
due
potential
address
challenges
associated
with
exotic
alloys.
Polymers,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(2), P. 182 - 182
Published: Jan. 14, 2025
Indwelling
medical
devices,
such
as
urinary
catheters,
often
experience
bacterial
colonization,
forming
biofilms
that
resist
antibiotics
and
the
host’s
immune
defenses
through
quorum
sensing
(QS),
a
chemical
communication
system.
This
study
explores
development
of
antimicrobial
coatings
by
immobilizing
acylase,
quorum-quenching
enzyme,
on
sandblasted
polydimethylsiloxane
(PDMS)
surfaces.
PDMS,
commonly
used
in
was
to
increase
its
surface
roughness,
enhancing
acylase
attachment.
FTIR
analysis
confirmed
retained
three-dimensional
structure
upon
immobilization,
preserving
enzymatic
activity.
The
antibacterial
efficacy
tested
against
Pseudomonas
aeruginosa
(P.
aeruginosa)
(a
common
biofilm-forming
pathogen),
Staphylococcus
aureus
(S.
aureus),
Escherichia
coli
(E.
coli).
results
showed
PDMS
surfaces
had
improved
adhesion
due
increased
focal
points,
but
acylase-functionalized
significantly
reduced
attachment
biofilm
formation.
Notably,
inhibited
P.
growth
40%
under
static
conditions,
demonstrating
potential
for
applications.
approach
offers
promising
strategy
creating
prevent
biofilm-related
infections
catheters
other
devices.
findings
highlight
dual
role
roughness
enzyme
while
reducing
effective
QS
inhibition.
Polymers,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(2), P. 213 - 213
Published: Jan. 16, 2025
Biomimetic
patterning
emerges
as
a
promising
antibiotic-free
approach
to
protect
medical
devices
from
bacterial
adhesion
and
biofilm
formation.
The
main
advantage
of
this
lies
in
its
simplicity
scalability
for
industrial
applications.
In
study,
we
employ
it
produce
antibacterial
coatings
based
on
silicone
materials,
widely
used
the
healthcare
industry.
doing
so,
patterned
substrates
with
topography
various
flower
petals
(rose,
chamomile,
pansy,
magnolia)
studied
relationship
between
properties
obtained
biomimetic
their
surface
topography.
To
study
surfaces,
fractal
analysis
SEM
images.
particular,
measure
complexity
heterogeneity,
values
developed
interfacial
area
ratio
(Sdr)
lacunarity
coefficient
(β).
result,
found
that
coverage
decreased
exponentially
increase
prominent
were
observed
at
β
>
1.6
Sdr
50.
results
can
be
identify
materials
superior
efficient
biomedical
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
34(30)
Published: Feb. 22, 2024
Abstract
Bioinspired
titanium
implant
nanotexturing
achieved
via
advanced
techniques
such
as
lithography,
hydrothermal
and
laser
patterning
enables
modulation
of
cell
functions
toward
enhanced
bioactivity
antibacterial
efficacy.
However,
costly,
multi‐step
methods
limit
clinical
translation
benchtop
modification.
For
the
first
time,
single‐step,
cost‐effective,
translatable
electrochemical
anodization
is
reported
to
fabricate
bioinspired
nanopillar‐like
textures
on
micro‐rough
titanium.
In‐depth
surface
characterization
confirms
formation
novel
nanostructures,
namely
nanoscale
Spinules
,
Daggers
Papillae
Spikes
Flames
exhibiting
varied
roughness
wettability.
Next,
in
separate
experiments,
primary
human
osteoblasts
polymicrobial
salivary
biofilm
are
cultured
substrates.
Nanotextured
surfaces
show
high
protein
adhesion
maintain
proliferation,
adhesion,
spreading
osteoblasts.
Interestingly,
all
nanotextures
exhibit
superior
antibiofilm
abilities
compared
control
surfaces.
Bioactive
nano‐texturing
single‐step
has
potential
for
next
generation
orthopedic
dental
Polymers,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(12), P. 1646 - 1646
Published: June 11, 2024
Nowadays,
bacteria
resistance
to
many
antibiotics
is
a
huge
problem,
especially
in
clinics
and
other
parts
of
the
healthcare
system.
This
critical
health
issue
requires
dynamic
approach
produce
new
types
antibacterial
coatings
combat
various
pathogen
microbes.
In
this
research,
we
prepared
type
carbon
quantum
dots
based
on
phloroglucinol
using
bottom-up
method.
Polyurethane
composite
films
were
produced
swell–encapsulation–shrink
Detailed
electrostatic
force
viscoelastic
microscopy
revealed
inhomogeneous
structure
characterized
by
electron-rich/soft
electron-poor/hard
regions.
The
uncommon
photoluminescence
spectrum
core
had
multipeak
structure.
Several
tests
confirmed
that
singlet
oxygen.
Antibacterial
antibiofouling
efficiency
was
tested
eight
strains
three
biofilms.
