Toward the Scalable Fabrication of Fully Bio-Based Antimicrobial and UVB-Blocking Transparent Polylactic Acid Films That Incorporate Natural Coatings and Nanopatterns.
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DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c15416
Abstract: Microbial transmissions via membrane surface and single-use plastic-induced pollution are two urgent societal problems. This research introduces a scalable fabrication strategy for fully biobased antibacterial and ultraviolet-B block polylactic acid (PLA) films integrating natural coatings… read more here.
Keywords: coatings nanopatterns; pla films; polylactic acid; natural coatings ... See more keywords
Natural Coatings and Surface Modifications on Magnesium Alloys for Biomedical Applications
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DOI: 10.3390/polym14235297
Abstract: Magnesium (Mg) alloys have great potential in biomedical applications due to their incomparable properties regarding other metals, such as stainless steels, Co–Cr alloys, and titanium (Ti) alloys. However, when Mg engages with body fluids, its… read more here.
Keywords: biomedical applications; magnesium alloys; coatings surface; surface modifications ... See more keywords