ACS Applied Polymer Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
6(1), P. 1 - 27
Published: Nov. 30, 2023
Biofouling
caused
by
nonspecific
adsorption
of
biomolecules
and
organisms
such
as
proteins,
cells,
bacteria
to
material
surfaces
is
a
significant
challenge
for
numerous
important
applications.
An
effective
approach
addressing
this
problem
coat
antifouling
polymers
on
the
impart
demanded
properties
repel
biological
adhesion.
In
review,
we
summarized
recent
advances
in
surface
polymer
brushes
which
have
emerged
past
decade,
with
focus
origin
brushes,
approaches
key
factors
that
impact
properties,
common
used
construction
applications
variety
fields.
Chemical Reviews,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
124(6), P. 3186 - 3219
Published: March 11, 2024
It
is
now
generally
accepted
that
macromolecules
do
not
act
in
isolation
but
"live"
a
crowded
environment,
is,
an
environment
populated
by
numerous
different
molecules.
The
field
of
molecular
crowding
has
its
origins
the
far
80s
became
only
end
90s.
In
present
issue,
we
discuss
various
aspects
are
influenced
and
need
to
consider
effects.
This
Review
meant
as
introduction
theme
analysis
evolution
concept
through
time
from
colloidal
polymer
physics
more
biological
perspective.
We
introduce
themes
will
be
thoroughly
treated
other
Reviews
issue.
our
intentions,
each
may
stand
itself,
complete
collection
aspiration
provide
complementary
perspectives
propose
holistic
view
crowding.
Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(16)
Published: Feb. 25, 2024
Abstract
Underwater
superhydrophobic
surfaces
stand
as
a
promising
frontier
in
materials
science,
holding
immense
potential
for
applications
underwater
infrastructure,
vehicles,
pipelines,
robots,
and
sensors.
Despite
this
potential,
widespread
commercial
adoption
of
these
faces
limitations,
primarily
rooted
challenges
related
to
material
durability
the
stability
air
plastron
during
prolonged
submersion.
Factors
such
pressure,
flow,
temperature
further
complicate
operational
viability
technology.
This
comprehensive
review
navigates
evolving
landscape
technology,
providing
deep
dive
into
introduction,
advancements,
innovations
design,
fabrication,
testing
techniques.
Recent
breakthroughs
nanotechnology,
magnetic‐responsive
coatings,
additive
manufacturing,
machine
learning
are
highlighted,
showcasing
diverse
avenues
progress.
Notable
research
endeavors
concentrate
on
enhancing
longevity
plastrons,
fundamental
element
governing
behavior.
The
explores
multifaceted
coatings
environment,
encompassing
areas
drag
reduction,
anti‐biofouling,
corrosion
resistance.
A
critical
examination
offerings
coating
offers
current
perspective
available
solutions.
In
conclusion,
provides
valuable
insights
forward‐looking
recommendations
propel
field
superhydrophobicity
toward
new
dimensions
innovation
practical
utility.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
36(26)
Published: April 13, 2024
Corrosion
activities
and
biofouling
pose
significant
challenges
for
marine
facilities,
resulting
in
substantial
economic
losses.
Inspired
by
the
"brick&mortar"
structure
of
pearls,
a
novel
nanocomposite
coating
(Pun-HJT
