Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ryongsok Chang, Evan Angelo Quimada Mondarte, Debabrata Palai, Taito Sekine, Aki Kashiwazaki, Daiki Murakami, Masaru Tanaka, Tomohiro Hayashi
Summary: Peptide-SAMs with specific zwitterionic sequences exhibit anti-biofouling properties, with EK and DK SAMs showing excellent resistance to protein and cell adhesion while ER and DR SAMs adhere proteins and cells. Surface force measurements using AFM reveal that a water-induced repulsion occurs between EK and DK SAMs within a range of about 8 nm, suggesting that interfacial water acts as a physical barrier preventing protein and cell adsorption.
FRONTIERS IN CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Kritika Jashrapuria, Swatantra P. Singh
Summary: This study explores the efficacy of grafting zwitterionic polymer brushes on Graphene oxide blended Poly-ether sulfone (PES) membrane to develop better-performing ultrafiltration (UF) membranes with enhanced anti-biofouling potential. The grafting of polymer brushes improves the hydrophilicity and surface topology of the membrane, resulting in increased water flux and improved resistance against biofouling.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Rui Gao, Caihong Liu, Andreia F. Faria, Qiang He, Chun Yang, Jun Ma
Summary: A novel copolymer architecture has been developed to address biofouling concerns in thin-film composite (TFC) membranes by integrating anti-fouling, bactericidal, and fouling-release functions. The multifunctional membrane demonstrates promising anti-adhesive properties, self-cleaning ability, and high flux recovery rate.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Houmei You, Jinpeng Hou, Yiwen Shen, Xiangkun Zhang, Jiaxue Cai, Yaya Zhang, Yongjun Feng, Weiliang Tian, Kewei Zhang
Summary: Solid-state light-emitting devices have advantages of low cost, high efficiency, and desirable durability. By structurally disassembling vermiculite into hydrotalcite and SiO2, high-performance fluorescent LDHs were prepared and assembled with VMT nanosheets to form ultrathin solid-state light-emitting films. The electrostatic self-assembly strategy allows precise control of chromophore localization and light-emitting intensity. This work provides a potential strategy for assembling solid-state light-emitting films and opens new applications in various optoelectronics.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Hongxu Chen, Chenhan Xu, Fangbo Zhao, Chengbao Geng, Yang Liu, Jiaming Zhang, Qianru Kang, Zhiguo Li
Summary: By synthesizing a polymer with zwitterionic groups and introducing antibiofouling groups, the anti-fouling performance of ultrafiltration membranes can be enhanced, and water permeability can be improved.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Sihan Huang, Yaohan Chen, Xue Wang, Jing Guo, Yonggang Li, Lei Dai, Shenghai Li, Suobo Zhang
Summary: The study developed copolymers and prepared ultrafiltration membranes with high antifouling performance and blood compatibility to meet the increasing demands for antifouling membranes.
CHINESE JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Irish Valerie Maggay, Maria Charisma Anne M. Suba, Hana Nur Aini, Chien-Jung Wu, Shuo-Hsi Tang, Ruth B. Aquino, Yung Chang, Antoine Venault
Summary: In this study, zwitterionic polyvinylidene fluoride membranes were prepared and characterized. The membranes showed sustained antibiofouling properties even after heat treatment, indicating their potential application in various domains requiring bi-continuous microfiltration membranes that are exposed to heat.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Cindy D. Beyer, Sugina Thavalingam, Tatiana Guseva, Lisa Schardt, Ralf Zimmermann, Carsten Werner, Pascal Dietze, Julia Elisabeth Bandow, Nils Metzler-Nolte, Axel Rosenhahn
Summary: Zwitterionic peptides with histidine and glutamic acid, as well as lysine and glutamic acid, sequences were synthesized and tested for protein and marine organism resistance. A comparison revealed that peptides with lysine performed better against proteins and freshwater bacteria, while sequences containing histidine were more resistant to marine organisms. The influence of amino acid properties and external factors on coating resistance was discussed, providing insights for future biocompatible and sustainable fouling release coatings.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Paper & Wood
Shanshan Li, Xinghuan Lin, Shuling Gong
Summary: This study presents a common strategy involving dipping-drying based layer-by-layer self-assembly coating to functionalize fabric surfaces. Novel cation and anion waterborne polyurethanes were successfully designed and synthesized, resulting in antibacterial and hydrophobic properties on the fabric surfaces. The coated fabrics showed excellent antibacterial properties and improved hydrophobicity, making them suitable for industrial production and application on various fibers.
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Liangliang An, Yong Ho Yu, Jiansong Chen, Jin Ho Bae, Duck Hyun Youn, Hyung Mo Jeong, Yong Sik Kim
Summary: Tailor-made zwitterionic lignin with protein resistance was synthesized through a two-step grafting reaction, providing sulfobetaine structures and improved hydrophilicity. The zwitterionized lignin showed significantly reduced protein adsorption while maintaining comparable antioxidant activity, demonstrating promising prospects.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Joonbum Lee, Seungjoo Yi, Kwang Dae Hong, Ji-Hun Seo
Summary: Zwitterionic copolymers, specifically those containing carboxybetaine derivatives, have been optimized for enhanced antifouling properties and biocompatibility. The copolymerization of carboxybetaine with hydrophobic monomers, such as trimethylsiloxy, shows promising results in creating a versatile antifouling surface using a simple and practical method. This study highlights the importance of elaborate copolymerization for achieving optimal functionality without compromising individual monomer properties.
JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL AND ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Veronika Kozlovskaya, Maksim Dolmat, Eugenia Kharlampieva
Summary: This article highlights the recent advances in assembly technologies, fundamentals, and applications of multilayer hydrogels. It discusses the relationships between synthetic strategies, chemical compositions, and hydrogel architectures, and their effects on stimuli-induced volume changes, morphology, and mechanical responses. The article also presents potential applications of pH- and temperature-sensitive multilayer hydrogels in sensing and drug delivery.
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Ying-Nien Chou, I-Hsun Yang
Summary: This study developed an epoxy-type biomimic zwitterionic copolymer for surface modification of polyamide elastic fabric. The modified fabric exhibited good biocompatibility and anti-biofouling performance. The research provides a cost-effective zwitterionic modification technology with high commercial value for surface modification of biomedical materials.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Ying-Nien Chou, Ming-Zu Ou
Summary: This research developed a zwitterionic copolymer, poly(OxMA-co-SBMA), with aldehyde functional groups for nucleophilic addition reactions and SBMA units for antifouling properties. The copolymer was grafted onto an amine-based substrate using dip-coating technology, resulting in nonfouling and antiprotein properties. The optimized copolymer exhibited improved hydrophilicity and resistance to protein adsorption, as well as reduced blood cell activation, tissue cell adhesion, and bacterial attachment. The dip-coating method offers a fast and simple procedure for achieving biofouling resistance in biomedical materials.
ACS APPLIED POLYMER MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Biswajit Mishra, Swayamprakash Biswal, Nidhi C. Dubey, Bijay P. Tripathi
Summary: This study presents the development of a thermoresponsive nanostructured antifouling membrane based on cross-linkable zwitterionic microgels. The membrane shows tunable water filtration and molecular separation capabilities, with temperature-switchable water flux and excellent anti(bio)fouling properties. It has significant potential in water purification and molecular separation applications.
ACS APPLIED POLYMER MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Qi-Wen Chen, Ze-Qing Guo, Jian-Ping Zhou
Summary: Multifunctional continuous solid solutions NFMTO-x were successfully synthesized via a one-step hydrothermal method by controlling the ratio of Mg and Fe. The NFMTO-x materials exhibited enhanced visible light response, effective adsorption and photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutants, CO2 methanation capability, and easy recyclability due to their magnetic properties. This research provides a significant multifunctional material for water purification.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
George E. Stan, Maziar Montazerian, Adam Shearer, Bryan W. Stuart, Francesco Baino, John C. Mauro, Jose M. F. Ferreira
Summary: Bioactive glasses have the ability to form strong bonds with tissues and release therapeutic ions. However, their biomechanical compatibility limits their use in load-bearing applications. The use of magnetron sputtering technology to fabricate BG coatings shows promise in improving their efficacy and potential for application.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zhaoxuan Wang, Zhicheng Yan, Zhigang Qi, Yu Feng, Qi Chen, Ziqi Song, Meng Huang, Peng Jia, Ki Buem Kim, Weimin Wang
Summary: The corrosion behavior of Fe-60 and Fe-83 ribbons in 0.6 M NaCl was studied. Fe-60 exhibited a local corrosion mode and formed a stable passivation film with higher corrosion resistance, while Fe-83 showed a combination of local and global corrosion modes and had lower corrosion resistance. Controlling the precipitation of nanocrystalline phases and increasing the POx content in the passivation film significantly improved the corrosion resistance of Fe-based glassy alloys.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Hao-Kai Peng, Sheng-Yen Zheng, Wei-Ning Kao, Ting-Chieh Lai, Kai-Sheun Lee, Yung- Hsien Wu
Summary: This study investigates the effects of high energy/fluence proton radiation on the performance of HfZrOx-based FeFETs memory with different Zr content. The results show that the characteristics of FeFETs are influenced by proton radiation, and the extent of the influence depends on the Zr content. FeFETs with 50% Zr content exhibit minimal changes in memory window and demonstrate good endurance and retention performance.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zongyi Yue, Guangyi Wang, Zengguang Huang, Sihua Zhong
Summary: In this study, AZO and ITO films were successfully tuned as excellent passivation layers for c-Si surfaces, achieving effective minority carrier lifetime and outstanding optical properties through the optimization of annealing temperature and interfacial silicon oxide.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Martin Hruska, Jan Kejzlar, Jaroslav Otta, Premysl Fitl, Michal Novotny, Jakub Cizek, Oksana Melikhova, Matej Micusik, Peter Machata, Martin Vrnata
Summary: This paper presents a detailed study on the hydrogen sensing capabilities of highly nanoporous black gold films. The films exhibit fast response and recovery times at low temperatures. Different levels of nanoporosity were prepared and tested to investigate the sensing properties, and it was found that nanoporous black gold is suitable for hydrogen sensing. The sensitivity of the film depends on its nanoporosity.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yupu Wang, Gaofeng Teng, Chun To Yiu, Junyi Zhu
Summary: In the study of BM-SCO and HSCO thin films, it was found that H vacancies tend to prefer sites near the external surface or oxygen vacancy channels (OVCs), while H interstitials prefer sites of oxygen on a layer that contains six-fold coordinated Co. These findings not only enrich the understanding of complex surface phenomena of defect formation but also provide an explanation for the reversibility during phase transformation.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jiafeng Lu, Linping Teng, Qinxiao Zhai, Chunhua Wang, Matthieu Lancry, Ye Dai, Xianglong Zeng
Summary: In this study, we achieved full control of fiber nanograting orientation by manipulating laser polarization, and tailored space variant fiber nanogratings, which expanded the diversity in fiber nanograting engineering.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yibo Liu, Yujie Tao, Yue Liu, Qi Sun, Qinrong Lin, Kexin Kang, Qinghua Zhang, Qingjie Sun
Summary: This study investigates the wettability of the Ti-Cu-Fe multi-metal system, specifically the wetting behaviors of CuSi3 droplets on TC4 and 304SS plates. The results show that the CO2 + Ar gas atmosphere significantly affects interfacial mass transfer, thus influencing the wettability of the systems.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jimei Liu, Fei Wang, Rong Guo, Yuqi Liu, Mengyu Zhang, Jaka Sunarso, Dong Liu
Summary: This study developed Co/MXene composites with anti-corrosion properties by varying the cobalt content. These composites exhibited remarkable electromagnetic absorption performance and high resistance to corrosion under various corrosive conditions. The study also revealed the mechanism of electron transfer from cobalt to MXene and the electromagnetic dissipation behavior originated from polarization loss alone.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Moujie Huang, Yongsong Ma, Jingbo Yang, Lingyun Xu, Hangqi Yang, Miao Wang, Xin Ma, Xin Xia, Junhao Yang, Deli Wang, Chuang Peng
Summary: Strong metal-support interactions (SMSIs) are important for enhancing catalytic activities and stability in thermal catalysis. This study demonstrates a method to create SMSIs in electrocatalysis using carbon nanotubes and Ru nanoparticles, resulting in excellent catalytic activity and stability.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ravi Trivedi, Brinti Mondal, Nandini Garg, Brahmananda Chakraborty
Summary: This study explores the potential of biphenylene as a nanocarrier for the delivery of the anticancer drug cisplatin. It is found that biphenylene offers physical stability, rapid release rate, solubility, and bio-compatibilities compared to other nanocarriers. The adsorption of cisplatin on the surface of biphenylene involves charge transfer from cisplatin to biphenylene. The drug is shown to be released at body temperature in an acidic environment. Biphenylene also exhibits excellent cytotoxicity activity and cellular uptake of the drug. Overall, biphenylene shows promise as a potential nanocarrier for cisplatin delivery.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Hyun Jeong, Hyeong Chan Suh, Ga Hyun Cho, Rafael Salas-Montiel, Hayoung Ko, Ki Kang Kim, Mun Seok Jeong
Summary: In this study, a potential platform to enhance Raman scattering and increase the number of observable Raman modes in monolayer transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) was proposed. The platform consisted of large-scale arrays of gold micropillars (MPs), which were able to enhance the Raman intensity of TMDs and make difficult-to-detect Raman modes observable. The platform showed great industrial advantages and wide applicability due to its low cost, simple process, large controllable area, and short process time.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yasir Abbas, Shafqat Ali, Sajjad Ali, Waqar Azeem, Zareen Zuhra, Haoliang Wang, Mohamed Bououdina, Zhenzhong Sun
Summary: In this study, FeOx@SPNO-C core-shell nanospheres as a catalyst for degradation of sulfamethoxazole (SMX) were successfully synthesized. The synergistic interaction between FeOx and SPNO-C, high carbon charge density, and the presence of C = O groups and N/Fe-Nx sites were found to be key factors for the enhanced degradation of SMX.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Qiaoting Yang, Yuxiao Gong, Yan Qian, Zhou-Qing Xiao, Serge Cosnier, Xue-Ji Zhang, Robert S. Marks, Dan Shan
Summary: This study proposes a hierarchical confinement strategy to design Prussian blue nanoparticles (PB NPs) with satisfactory electrocatalytic ability and stability. The catalytic synthesis of PB NPs is achieved through a hydrothermal process, and the as-prepared PB@NH2MIL exhibits efficient electronic transmission and enhanced electrocatalytic properties.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)