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Thermodynamics
Dong-Sheng Guo, Xiao-Bin Li, Hong-Na Zhang, Feng-Chen Li, Ping-Jian Ming, Masamichi Oishi, Marie Oshima
Summary: The study investigates the temperature dependence of surface/interfacial properties of liquids, finding a decreasing trend of surface tension and contact angle with temperature increase. Different dynamic behaviors of droplets are observed for ultra-pure water and surfactant solutions in different stages.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER
(2022)
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Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Johanna Baales, Viktoria V. Zeisler-Diehl, Suraya Narine, Lukas Schreiber
Summary: The study investigated the effects of surfactant solutions forming a dried deposit on Prunus leaf surfaces. The results showed that non-ionic alcohol ethoxylates significantly reduced the wetting contact angles on the leaves, but these angles recovered over time and became similar to untreated leaves. The alcohol ethoxylates diffused into the leaf and disappeared from the leaf surface, while other surfactants remained on the surface.
CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL TECHNOLOGIES IN AGRICULTURE
(2023)
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Nobutomo Nakamura, Koji Matsuura, Akio Ishii, Hirotsugu Ogi
Summary: The formation process of core-shell bimetallic nanoparticles synthesized by sputtering onto a substrate was observed in real time using an acoustic technique. The experiments revealed that restructuring occurred in the Pd-Au alloy system, resulting in the formation of A-shell/B-core nanoparticles, while other systems tended to form B-shell/A-core nanoparticles.
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Chemistry, Physical
Tsung-Lin Hsieh, Stephen Garoff, Robert D. Tilton
Summary: This study investigates the Marangoni spreading dynamics and Marangoni synergism of binary surfactant mixtures. Experimental and modeling results confirm the synergistic effects of strong binary surfactant attraction on both surface tension reduction and Marangoni spreading. The study also finds that the thermodynamic parameter controls the spreading velocities at early times, while the kinetics of adsorption and desorption influence the occurrence of Marangoni synergism at later times.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2022)
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Agronomy
Justin J. Nairn, W. Alison Forster
Summary: The study developed a model that accurately predicted the wetting of adjuvant formulations on different surfaces by combining surface properties measured with the wetting tension dielectric method and formulation properties. The comprehensive wetting model could successfully predict the wetting of adjuvant formulations on synthetic and leaf surfaces, providing a valuable tool for advancing the selection and development of adjuvants for specific surfaces.
PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
(2022)
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Thermodynamics
Ibrahim Zaaroura, Souad Harmand, Julien Carlier, Malika Toubal, Aurelie Fasquelle, Bertrand Nongaillard
Summary: This study investigates the evaporation of gold nanofluid droplets on a heated silicon substrate, analyzing the size effect of gold nanoparticles and the impact of surface coating on heat transfer. The research uses optical, infrared thermography, and acoustic methods to study the evaporation process and reveals that the addition of a surfactant decreases the effectiveness of heat transfer in gold nanofluids.
APPLIED THERMAL ENGINEERING
(2021)
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Chemistry, Physical
Yanyan Liu, Mingjun Xu, Luis M. Portela, Valeria Garbin
Summary: Emulsions stabilized by nanoparticles, known as Pickering emulsions, show remarkable stability and have various applications. The layer of nanoparticles at the interface of Pickering droplets acts as a semi-permeable barrier, affecting the release rate of encapsulates and the interfacial transfer of reactants. However, our understanding of diffusion in multiphase systems with particle-laden interfaces is limited.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Bo Wang, Jie Wang, Cunlong Yu, Siqi Luo, Jia Peng, Ning Li, Tengda Wang, Lei Jiang, Zhichao Dong, Yilin Wang
Summary: Crop production and quality safety system can improve human health and environmental sustainability. The relationship between wettability and surface microstructure in different crop leaves is explored, leading to a proposed model for reducing agrochemical use and promoting sustainable eco-friendly agriculture systems.
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Plant Sciences
Sidra Ashraf, Aftab Ahmad, Sultan Habibullah Khan, Amer Jamil, Bushra Sadia, Judith K. Brown
Summary: In this study, a novel approach using multiplexed crRNA-based Cas12a toolbox was applied to target the different ORFs of the CLCuMuV genome. This method successfully eliminated the symptoms of CLCuMuV in Nicotiana benthamiana and Nicotiana tabacum. The results demonstrated the potential use of the multiplex LbCas12a system to develop virus resistance in model and crop plants against begomoviruses.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
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Agronomy
Jinlan Xin, Kangle Jia, Longfei Yu, Huanling Li, Junhua Ning, Xiaoshan Zheng, Haifu Wu, Xingxing Liu, Linjia Huang, Wu Wen
Summary: This study successfully controlled the splashing and spreading of high-speed droplets on superhydrophobic leaf surfaces by constructing a green pseudogemini surfactant. The surfactant not only inhibits droplet bouncing but also promotes rapid spreading on the leaf surfaces at low usage. The efficient droplet deposition and superspreading phenomena are attributed to the migration and adsorption of the surfactant, as well as the Marangoni effect caused by the surface tension gradient. Additionally, the surfactant shows a synergistic effect with herbicides to control weed growth by inhibiting droplet splashing.
PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
(2023)
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Engineering, Civil
Zelong Yang, Peng Bai
Summary: This study evaluated six commonly used models for estimating evaporation from snow surfaces (ESS) at twelve high-latitude and high-altitude CO2 flux observation sites. The Penman model showed the best performance on both the hourly and daily scales, with KGE coefficients of 0.75 and 0.65, respectively. In the absence of net radiation data, the empirical model is recommended.
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY
(2023)
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Plant Sciences
Asif Iqbal, Niu Jing, Dong Qiang, Wang Xiangru, Gui Huiping, Zhang Hengheng, Pang Nianchang, Zhang Xiling, Song Meizhen
Summary: Nitrogen plays a crucial role in cotton growth and yield. This study found that moderate to high levels of nitrogen improved the growth, photosynthesis, and yield of CCRI-69 cotton. These levels also increased the enzymatic activities involved in carbon and nitrogen metabolism in the subtending leaves. There was a strong correlation between the nitrogen concentration in subtending leaves and various physiological parameters and yield. These findings highlight the importance of nitrogen concentration in subtending leaves for improving cotton yield and could be used in breeding nitrogen-efficient cotton genotypes.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
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Agronomy
Javeria Amin, Muhammad Almas Anjum, Muhammad Sharif, Seifedine Kadry, Jungeun Kim
Summary: Every nation's development relies on agriculture, with cotton and other important crops being referred to as cash crops. Cotton is susceptible to various diseases that affect crop yield, but early disease detection is crucial for crop protection. Computerized methods, involving feature extraction and classification, play a vital role in accurately detecting diseases in cotton crops.
Editorial Material
Environmental Sciences
Yuting Yang, Zhuoyi Tu, Michael Roderick
Summary: This paper responds to Dr. Szilagyi's criticism of their approach and demonstrates that the recovered surface temperature is not unphysically low, but is physically attainable. Furthermore, their approach adheres strictly to Wilfried Brutsaert's (2015) definition of potential evaporation.
WATER RESOURCES RESEARCH
(2022)
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Plant Sciences
Zhangying Lei, Andrea C. Westerband, Ian J. Wright, Yang He, Wangfeng Zhang, Xiaoyan Cai, Zhongli Zhou, Fang Liu, Yali Zhang
Summary: This study reveals the effects of cotton domestication on leaf anatomical traits and photosynthesis, and finds that domesticated plants exhibit different characteristics from wild plants at the cellular, tissue, and whole-leaf levels, resulting in a marked shift in plant ecological strategy.
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Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Lidong Cao, Zhaolu Zhou, Shujun Niu, Chong Cao, Xiuhuan Li, Yongpan Shan, Qiliang Huang
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(2018)
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Engineering, Environmental
Chunli Xu, Lidong Cao, Pengyue Zhao, Zhaolu Zhou, Chong Cao, Fengmin Li, Qiliang Huang
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2018)
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Chemistry, Physical
Li Zheng, Chong Cao, Rong-Yu Li, Li-Dong Cao, Zhao-Lu Zhou, Ming Li, Qi-Liang Huang
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2018)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Pengyue Zhao, Lidong Cao, Dukang Ma, Zhaolu Zhou, Qiliang Huang, Canping Pan
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Environmental Sciences
Lidong Cao, Hongjun Zhang, Fengmin Li, Zhaolu Zhou, Wenliang Wang, Dukang Ma, Li Yang, Puguo Zhou, Qiliang Huang
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2018)
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Chemistry, Physical
Chong Cao, Zhao-Lu Zhou, Li-Dong Cao, Li Zheng, Jun Xu, Feng-Min Li, Qi-Liang Huang
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Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Pengyue Zhao, Wanling Yuan, Chunli Xu, Fengmin Li, Lidong Cao, Qiliang Huang
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY
(2018)
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Engineering, Environmental
Lidong Cao, Dukang Ma, Zhaolu Zhou, Chunli Xu, Chong Cao, Pengyue Zhao, Qiliang Huang
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2019)
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Agronomy
Muhammad Bilal, Chunli Xu, Lidong Cao, Pengyue Zhao, Chong Cao, Fengmin Li, Qiliang Huang
PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
(2020)
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Agronomy
Li Zheng, Chong Cao, Zhuo Chen, Lidong Cao, Qiliang Huang, Baoan Song
Summary: The study investigated the wetting behavior of two types of pesticide formulations on the rice leaf surface, revealing that water-in-oil emulsion has better wettability than oil-in-water emulsion. As the concentration of the solution increases, droplets can wet and spread faster on the leaves.
PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
(2021)
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Chemistry, Applied
Chunli Xu, Lidong Cao, Muhammad Bilal, Chong Cao, Pengyue Zhao, Hongjun Zhang, Qiliang Huang
Summary: Carboxymethyl chitosan (CMCS) is a promising biopolymer carrier for controlled release formulations of pesticides. In this study, a manganese-based carboxymethyl chitosan hydrogel was prepared to encapsulate and release fungicide prothioconazole in a controllable manner, with faster release in neutral and slightly alkaline solutions.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2021)
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Agronomy
Yuying Song, Feng Zhu, Chong Cao, Lidong Cao, Fengmin Li, Pengyue Zhao, Qiliang Huang
Summary: This study successfully prepared a biocompatible supramolecular hydrogel loaded with the herbicide dicamba, which showed shear-thinning and self-healing properties, and reduced drift by increasing droplet size. The research provides a new strategy for reducing spray drift from the perspective of pesticide formulation, and indicates potential application of supramolecular hydrogels in agriculture.
PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Wen-Jie Shangguan, Xiang-Dong Mei, Hui-Ping Chen, Shuai Hu, Chun-Li Xu, Lin Wang, Kai-Fei Lv, Qi-Liang Huang, Hong-Liang Xu, Li-Dong Cao
Summary: In this study, sustainable carriers for insect pheromones were successfully prepared using electrospinning technology and biodegradable materials. The carriers released pheromones continuously and showed stable trapping effects in the field environment. This research provides an environmentally friendly tool for pest control and sustainable agricultural development.
PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
(2023)
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Biophysics
Cristina Potrich, Anna Pedrotti, Cecilia Pederzolli, Lorenzo Lunelli
Summary: This study developed different functional surfaces for capturing exosomes and verified their effectiveness through experiments. Among them, the negatively-charged surface performed the best, capturing a large number of exosomes and successfully analyzing their biomarkers.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES B-BIOINTERFACES
(2024)
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Biophysics
Brojendra Nath Saren, Srushti Mahajan, Mayur Aalhate, Rahul Kumar, Essha Chatterjee, Indrani Maji, Ujala Gupta, Santosh Kumar Guru, Pankaj Kumar Singh
Summary: This study developed P-selectin-targeted dasatinib nanoparticles coated with chitosan and fucoidan (DST-CH-FUC-NPs), which showed sustained release, reduced hemolytic potential, increased cytotoxicity and cellular uptake compared to free dasatinib. These nanoparticles also demonstrated enhanced ROS production, mitochondrial membrane potential damage, apoptosis induction, cell migration inhibition, and disruption of lysosomal membrane integrity.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES B-BIOINTERFACES
(2024)
Article
Biophysics
Weiping Deng, Xiaohui Li, Ya Li, Zhongbing Huang, Yulin Wang, Ning Mu, Juan Wang, Tunan Chen, Ximing Pu, Guangfu Yin, Hua Feng
Summary: This study demonstrates the importance of chirality in nerve repair by constructing a GO-phenylalanine derivative hydrogel system. In vivo experiments show that the dextro group significantly improves functional recovery and histological restoration in rat sciatic nerve repair models. The doped GO promotes angiogenesis and myelination. These results suggest that chirality plays a crucial role in promoting nerve regeneration.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES B-BIOINTERFACES
(2024)
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Biophysics
Xiaoyan Wang, Jin Gao, Yu Gao, Linlin Zhang, Congchao Xu, Qintong Li, Lin Li, Jianliang Xue
Summary: In this study, a highly effective surfactant producer strain, Bacillus Cereus GX7, was isolated from the oil tank bottom sludge of Shengli Oil Field in China. The biosurfactant produced by GX7 was identified as surfactin, a lipopeptide surfactant, through TLC, FT-IR, and LC-MS/MS analysis. The fermentation process of GX7 was optimized using single-factor experiments, focusing on the composition of fermentation medium and fermentation conditions. Glucose and peptone were found to be the best carbon and nitrogen sources, and the optimum temperature, inoculum amount, pH, rotation speed, and fermentation time for the strain were determined to be 30°C, 1%, 7.5, 150 rpm, and 48 h, respectively. After optimization, the surface tension and emulsification index of the fermentation broth were 26.84 mN/m and 57.84%, respectively. Furthermore, the biosurfactant produced by GX7 demonstrated good stability over a wide range of temperature, pH, and salt concentration.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES B-BIOINTERFACES
(2024)
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Biophysics
Rodney Marcelo do Nascimento, Christine Grauby-Heywang, Houssem Kahli, Nesrine Debez, Laure Beven, Ivan Helmuth Bechtold, Touria Cohen Bouhacina
Summary: This article presents a theoretical model based on thermodynamic rules to assess the early stages of bacterial biofilm formation on different material surfaces. By utilizing morphological characteristics of bacteria and Atomic Force Microscopy images, the model generates a dataset of energetically minimized states, which can be correlated with bacterial adhesion states.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES B-BIOINTERFACES
(2024)
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Biophysics
Filipa A. L. S. Silva, Licinia Timochenco, Raquel Costa-Almeida, Jose Ramiro Fernandes, Susana G. Santos, Fernao D. Magalhaes, Artur M. Pinto
Summary: The study demonstrates that by photoreducing nanosized graphene oxide using ultraviolet radiation, nanometric particles with high light-to-heat conversion efficiency and water stability can be obtained. These nanomaterials exhibit high absorption in the near-infrared region and show no cytotoxicity towards human cells, indicating their potential for safe therapy.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES B-BIOINTERFACES
(2024)
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Biophysics
D. Costa, V. De Matteis, F. Treso, G. Montani, M. Martino, R. Rinaldi, M. Corrado, M. Cascione
Summary: This review primarily discusses the relationship between contact lens discomfort (CLD) and the surface properties of contact lenses (CLs), specifically the coefficient of friction (CoF). The review emphasizes the importance of introducing a standardized protocol for measuring CoF and calls for a more precise evaluation of the relationship between surface properties and comfort in CLs users.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES B-BIOINTERFACES
(2024)
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Biophysics
Debdip Brahma, Tamal Sarkar, Rupal Kaushik, Akshay Narayan Sarangi, Amar Nath Gupta
Summary: This in-vitro study evaluates the effect of reactive oxygen species (ROS) on the structural rearrangement of elastin. The results show that oxidative stress leads to a decrease in protein size and changes in secondary structure, potentially promoting protein aggregation. This study is important for therapeutics aiming to prevent elastin degradation and aging.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES B-BIOINTERFACES
(2024)
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Biophysics
Xin Yang, Qiang Wang, Chaoxi Yan, Degang Huang, Yinchang Zhang, Huazheng He, Shouliang Xiong, Congming Li, Pingbo Chen, Tingjun Ye, Dan Hu, Lei Wang
Summary: This study presents a practical and effective strategy to improve osseointegration in patients with osteoporosis. By coating titanium implants with polydopamine followed by strontium modification, the bi-functional implants promote bone regeneration and immune regulation. The results show good biocompatibility, sustained release of strontium ions, and stable osseointegration between bone tissues and implants.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES B-BIOINTERFACES
(2024)
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Biophysics
Sengwang Fu, Jianping Zhu, Zhijun Jiang, Yue Cao, Yufei Chen, Lihao Zhang, Sunlong Li, Weipeng Lu, Chengbin Miao, Qing He, Qi Li, Weixing Zhang, Lehao Ren, Yachun Li, Hongchao Shi, Cihui Liu
Summary: Effective management of biofluids is crucial for in vivo surgical interventions. Recent advances include self-sealing needles, drug-eluting stents, and shear-thinning hydrogels. However, complications associated with intestinal mucosal injury and secondary damage still persist. In this study, researchers developed an interpenetrating Janus wettability stent coating that enables unidirectional draining of excessive biofluid. They also demonstrated directional biofluid movement using a self-pumping dressing with potential applications in biofluid collection and disease diagnosis through metal ion detection. This integrated system presents an opportunity for designing wound dressings with effective biofluid management and metal ion detection capabilities.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES B-BIOINTERFACES
(2024)
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Biophysics
Maryam Hassani, Mojtaba Kamankesh, Mazda Rad-Malekshahi, Kobra Rostamizadeh, Farhad Rezaee, Ismaeil Haririan, Seyed Mojtaba Daghighi
Summary: Bacterial adhesion and biofilm formation on the surface of biomaterial implants is a critical problem, and a polymer brush coating with antiadhesive and antimicrobial properties has proven to be highly effective in resolving this issue.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES B-BIOINTERFACES
(2024)
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Biophysics
Huaihong Zhang, Na Liu, Yuting Zhang, Hui Cang, Zhaosheng Cai, Ziqun Huang, Jun Li
Summary: A functionalized cationic polymer, CR-PQAC, was designed and synthesized for photothermal enhanced antimicrobial therapy. The CR-PQAC nanoparticles exhibited significant antibacterial activity and low cytotoxicity against mammalian cells.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES B-BIOINTERFACES
(2024)
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Biophysics
Ipsita Sahu, Priyadarshi Chakraborty
Summary: Peptide nanotechnology bridges the gap between materials and biological worlds by utilizing self-assembly of short-peptide building blocks. Hydrogels engineered from these short peptides show great potential in biomedical applications, but their weak mechanical properties and limited functional diversity need to be addressed. Nanoengineering the networks of these hydrogels by incorporating small molecules, polymers, and inorganic/carbon nanomaterials can enhance their mechanical properties and expand their functional diversity.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES B-BIOINTERFACES
(2024)
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Biophysics
Hao Wei, Yajun Gu, Ao Li, Panpan Song, Dingding Liu, Feihu Sun, Xiaofeng Ma, Xiaoyun Qian
Summary: In this study, a stable three-dimensional conductive hydrogel was prepared by cross-linking MXenes to Matrigel hydrogel. The conductive hydrogel promotes the proliferation and differentiation of NSCs, providing new strategies for neural tissue engineering.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES B-BIOINTERFACES
(2024)
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Biophysics
Yue Zhong, Xiaoli Ge, Juan Zhang, Qun Wei, Feng Wang, Yongke Zhong
Summary: The effect of oxygenic groups on the hemocompatibility of activated carbon was studied through liquid-phase oxidation and subsequent heat treatment. Results showed that the presence of oxygenic groups improved hemocompatibility, while their removal decreased it.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES B-BIOINTERFACES
(2024)
