Article
Engineering, Chemical
Zi Song, Songwen Yang, Pu Li, Jinxu Sun, Dingyu Xing, Wenchao Peng, Feiyun Sun
Summary: This study investigated bacterial adhesion and growth behaviors on PVDF microfiltration membrane during biofouling development, showing that biomass abundance is crucial for biofouling occurrence. Bacteria growth on membrane surface followed a pseudo second-order kinetic equation and was mainly influenced by substrate concentration in the feeding. Interfacial energy decreased continuously between membrane and bacteria, impacting adhesion behavior, with potential for guidance on biofouling mitigation and control for membrane filtration.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Jing Liu, Ji Lv, Zheyi Liu, Zheng Fang, Can Lai, Shan Zhao, Mingliang Ye, Fangjun Wang
Summary: In this study, it was discovered that interfacial hydrophobic hydration significantly enhances H-bond networks at the interface between a glycan-modified adsorbent and a methanol-water-acetonitrile ternary solution. This enhancement promotes the adsorbent-solution heterogeneous glycan-glycan recognition and interaction, leading to improved glycopeptide enrichment. Compared with the commonly used hydrophilic-interaction enrichment strategy, more intact N- and O-glycopeptides are identified and the enrichment recoveries are significantly increased. This study also provides in-depth profiling of N- and O-glycosylation on SARS-CoV-2 S1 and hACE2 proteins.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Bo Chen, Xiaoyan Liu, Kai Zhou, Yong Xie, Ying Wang, Hui Zhou, Yanhong Bai, Baocai Xu
Summary: The study investigated the effects of modulating hydrophobic interaction and disulfide bond on the properties of myofibrillar protein emulsion gels at high temperature. It also differentiated the contribution of non-covalent (hydrophobic interaction) and covalent intermolecular interactions (disulfide bond) to interfacial protein films. The results showed that modulating hydrophobic interaction or disulfide bonds improved the properties of the myofibrillar protein emulsion gels at 95 degrees C, with changes in interfacial adsorption patterns and emphasis on gel matrix improvement and stiffness increase of interfacial protein films.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Wevernilson F. de Deus, Bruna M. de Franca, Josue Sebastian B. Forero, Alessandro E. C. Granato, Henning Ulrich, Anelise C. O. C. Doria, Marcello M. Amaral, Adam Slabon, Bruno V. M. Rodrigues
Summary: Electrospun PLA fibers with low contents of curcuminoids show enhanced hydrophilicity, improved cell adhesion and proliferation towards neuroblastoma cells. This demonstrates a straightforward approach to produce photoluminescent 3D-scaffolds with enhanced biological properties using a essentially hydrophobic polymer combined with curcuminoids.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Fanfan Zhang, Haichang Yang, Xiahui Gui, Han Guo, Yijun Cao, Yaowen Xing
Summary: The morphology of interfacial nanobubbles (INBs) on different hydrophobic surfaces was investigated using TIRF and AFM. The interaction between particles in the presence and absence of INBs was measured using a hydrophobic AFM colloid cantilever. The results show that the formation of INBs is closely related to the hydrophobicity of the substrates, and the size of INBs is positively correlated with the magnitude and range of the hydrophobic interaction force between particles.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Shuai Tang, Peipei Sun, Shengjia Ma, Wei Jin, Yaping Zhao
Summary: This study investigates the effects of plastic additives on the sorption-desorption behaviors of arsenic species on microplastics. The results show that microplastics with calcium carbonate and titanium dioxide additives exhibit significantly higher sorption capacities for arsenic compared to microplastics without additives. Additionally, the additives can co-precipitate and complex with arsenic species, leading to irreversible sorption. The influences of pH, humic substances, and coexisting anions on arsenic sorption are more pronounced in microplastics with additives. This research provides a theoretical basis for understanding the migration of arsenic species on microplastics containing plastic additives and their potential environmental risk assessment.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Qi Sun, Ning Ding, Chaofeng Zhao, Jie Ji, Shenghua Li, Siping Pang
Summary: The effective strategy based on positional isomerism has been proposed to enhance the density of energetic materials and led to the synthesis of a high-density nitramino compound 2 with improved detonation performance compared to the original material 1.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Microbiology
Albertus Viljoen, Yves F. Dufrene, Jerome Nigou
Summary: Adhesion plays a crucial role in the infective lifestyles of bacterial pathogens, including biofilm formation, host cell adherence, and establishment of infection. Mycobacterial species causing human and animal diseases utilize different adhesion mechanisms, with some also forming biofilms during infection.
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Emanuela Speranzini, Stefano Agnetti, Elisa Tomassini
Summary: FRCMs are a type of structural reinforcement that use a fibre mesh or fabric embedded in a cement-based or lime-based matrix to reinforce concrete and masonry structures. This study conducted traction-shear tests to evaluate the fracture behavior of the reinforcement at different bonded lengths, and developed a theoretical adhesion law based on the experimental results.
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Daojun Long, Xinyu Ping, Jingtian Ni, Fadong Chen, Siguo Chen, Zidong Wei, Lin Guo, Jinyu Zheng
Summary: This study proposes the modulation of Pt electronic structure by forming an amorphous WOx overlayer on Pt nanoparticles. The resulting Pt/WOx@NC electrode exhibits exceptional CO oxidation potential in aqueous test and the corresponding membrane electrode assembly steadily generates power in fuel cells with H-2 gas containing 1000 ppm CO.
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Shan He, En-Hua Yang
Summary: The study focused on strategically strengthening the interfacial transition zone (ITZ) in fiber-reinforced cement-based composites by coating carbon nanofibers (CNFs) on microfibers. The CNF-reinforced ITZ showed densification, reduced voids and defects, enhanced hardness and modulus, and improved mechanical properties against deformation and cracking. The resulting CNF-ITZ exhibited a hairy microstructure similar to the setae on the toes of geckos, with less portlandite present.
CEMENT & CONCRETE COMPOSITES
(2021)
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Zhoujie Wang, Qiuyi Lu, Jingyi Wang, Jing Liu, Guangyi Liu, Wei Sun, Lei Xie, Qi Liu, Hongbo Zeng
Summary: Hydrophobic interactions are crucial in various mineral systems, affecting processes such as water treatment, particle separation, and self-cleaning or electrocatalysis in functional materials. The quantification and modulation of these interactions at the mineral/water interface provide insights into the underlying mechanisms of such particles’ interfacial processes. This review focuses on the nanomechanical understanding of hydrophobic interactions on mineral surfaces, discussing topics such as water structure, mineral surface wettability, agglomeration, bubble attachment, and adsorption of organics. The review also highlights the recent advances in using stimuli-responsive polymers to modulate hydrophobic interactions and identifies future research perspectives.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Ali A. Semendary, Dagmar Svecova
Summary: This study investigates the bond strength and parameters at the interface of UHPC-UHPC cold joints, finding that specimens with a mean texture depth of 4.28 mm exhibit the highest bond strength under various stress conditions. The interface, without fibers, experienced cohesion values lower than reported values from some design codes, while friction coefficients were higher than the maximum reported value from design codes.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS IN CIVIL ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Zeyu Lu, Ran Yin, Jie Yao, Baojun Zhao
Summary: The study investigates the use of advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) to improve the reinforcing efficiency of polyethylene (PE) fibers in cement mortar. The addition of a certain amount of hydroxyl groups can enhance the interfacial bond of PE fiber/cement matrix and improve the ductility of the composite, showing higher tensile strain capacity.
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Satoru Okamura, Keita Aono, Minoru Yokoyama, Hiroya Shiba, Furitsu Suzuki, Tetsuya Okano, Ken-ichi Iimura
Summary: The study found that sulfosuccinate surfactants significantly reduced the interfacial tension between the hydrophobic solid and aqueous solutions compared to sodium dodecyl sulfate. Additionally, a 20 mM AOT aqueous solution induced spontaneous detachment of triolein droplets from the hydrophobic solid surface in water.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Biomaterials
Henk J. Busscher, Volker Alt, Henny C. van der Mei, Paul H. Fagette, Werner Zinunerli, T. Fintan Moriarty, Javad Parvizi, Gerhard Schmidmaier, Michael J. Raschke, Thorsten Gehrke, Roger Bayston, Larry M. Baddour, Lynn C. Winterton, Rabih O. Darouiche, David W. Grainger
ACS BIOMATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING
(2019)
Article
Microbiology
Rene T. Rozenbaum, Henny C. van der Mei, Willem Woudstra, Ed D. de Jong, Henk J. Busscher, Prashant K. Sharma
ANTIMICROBIAL AGENTS AND CHEMOTHERAPY
(2019)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Rene T. Rozenbaum, Oliver C. J. Andren, Henny C. van der Mei, Willem Woudstra, Henk J. Busscher, Michael Malkoch, Prashant K. Sharma
Article
Polymer Science
Jingjing Cao, Yu Zhao, Yong Liu, Shuang Tian, Chunxiong Zheng, Chenhui Liu, Yan Zhai, Yingli An, Henk J. Busscher, Linqi Shi, Yang Liu
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Xiaoxiang Ren, Henny C. van der Mei, Yijin Ren, Henk J. Busscher
ACTA BIOMATERIALIA
(2019)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Jiapeng Hou, Can Wang, Rene T. Rozenbaum, Niar Gusnaniar, Ed D. de Jong, Willem Woudstra, Gesinda Geertsema-Doornbusch, Jelly Atema-Smit, Jelmer Sjollema, Yijin Ren, Henk J. Busscher, Henny C. van der Mei
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2019)
Review
Engineering, Biomedical
Henk J. Busscher, Willem Woudstra, Theo G. van Kooten, Paul Jutte, Linqi Shi, Jianfeng Liu, Wouter L. J. Hinrichs, Hendrik W. Frijlink, Rui Shi, Jian Liu, Javad Parvizi, Stephen Kates, Vincent M. Rotello, Thomas P. Schaer, Dustin Williams, David W. Grainger, Henny C. van der Mei
Article
Materials Science, Biomaterials
Kecheng Quan, Zexin Zhang, Yijin Ren, Henk J. Busscher, Henny C. van der Mei, Brandon W. Peterson
ACS BIOMATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING
(2020)
Article
Materials Science, Biomaterials
Yafei Luan, Henny C. van der Mei, Melissa Dijk, Gesinda Geertsema-Doornbusch, Jelly Atema-Smit, Yijin Ren, Hong Chen, Henk J. Busscher
ACS BIOMATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING
(2020)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Da-Yuan Wang, Henny C. van der Mei, Yijin Ren, Henk J. Busscher, Linqi Shi
FRONTIERS IN CHEMISTRY
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Linzhu Su, Yuanfeng Li, Yong Liu, Rujiang Ma, Yang Liu, Fan Huang, Yingli An, Yijin Ren, Henny C. van der Mei, Henk J. Busscher, Linqi Shi
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2020)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Can Wang, Henny C. van der Mei, Henk J. Busscher, Yijin Ren
NPJ BIOFILMS AND MICROBIOMES
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ruifang Gao, Linzhu Su, Tianrong Yu, Jian Liu, Henny C. van der Mei, Yijin Ren, Gaojian Chen, Linqi Shi, Brandon W. Peterson, Henk J. Busscher
Summary: To prevent collateral tissue damage, photothermal nanoparticles were encapsulated in specific shell polymeric micelles, allowing for successful accumulation and eradication in infectious biofilms without observed cytotoxicity. Encapsulated nanoparticles demonstrated faster infection eradication and reduced staphylococcal counts in surrounding tissue in mice, promoting faster wound healing.
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Yanyan Wu, Guang Yang, Henny C. van der Mei, Linqi Shi, Henk J. Busscher, Yijin Ren
Summary: The use of carbon quantum dots as a treatment for intestinal infections shows promise, with potential benefits in disrupting bacterial biofilms and enhancing antibiotic efficacy. However, the source of the carbon quantum dots may have different effects on the body, as evidenced by biosafety concerns raised by certain derivatives. Careful consideration is needed when selecting and utilizing carbon quantum dots for therapeutic purposes.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yong Liu, Linqi Shi, Linzhu Su, Henny C. van der Mei, Paul C. Jutte, Yijin Ren, Henk J. Busscher
CHEMICAL SOCIETY REVIEWS
(2019)
Article
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)
Article
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)
Article
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)
Article
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)
Article
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)
Article
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)
Article
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)
Article
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)
Article
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)
Article
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)
Article
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)
Article
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)
Article
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)
Article
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)