AC Electromagnetic Field Controls the Biofilms on the Glass Surface by & Inhibition Effect.

Biofilms, mainly comprised of bacteria, form on materials' surfaces due to bacterial activity. They are generally composed of water, extracellular polymeric substances (polysaccharides, proteins, nucleic acids, and lipids), and bacteria. Some bacteria that form biofilms cause periodontal disease, corrosion of the metal materials that make up drains, and slippage.

Preparation and Characterization of TiO-Coated Hollow Glass Beads for Functionalization of Deproteinized Natural Rubber Latex via UVA-Activated Photocatalytic Degradation.

The photochemical degradation of natural rubber (NR) is a prevalent method used to modify its inherent properties. Natural rubber, predominantly derived from the tree, exhibits an exceptionally high molecular weight (MW), often reaching a million daltons (Da). This high MW restricts its solubility in various solvents and its reactivity with polar compounds, thereby constraining its versatile applications.

Impedance Characteristics of Monolayer and Bilayer Graphene Films with Biofilm Formation and Growth.

Biofilms are the result of bacterial activity. When the number of bacteria (attached to materials' surfaces) reaches a certain threshold value, then the bacteria simultaneously excrete organic polymers (EPS: extracellular polymeric substances). These sticky polymers encase and protect the bacteria.

Nano ferric oxide adsorbents with self-acidification effect for efficient adsorption of Sb(V).

It is urgent and essential to remove antimony from wastewater due to its potential carcinogenicity. In this paper, a nano ferric oxide (NFO) adsorbent was synthesized in a one-step low temperature calcination (150 °C) process. It presents a surprising self-acidification behavior, could automatically adjust the pH to around 4 from different intimal pH values (4-9), which enable it to efficiently remove more than 99% of Sb(V) from wastewater in a wide pH range.

Simultaneous reduction and sequestration of hexavalent chromium by magnetic β-Cyclodextrin stabilized FeS.

In this study, β-Cyclodextrin (CD) modified FeS nanomaterials were synthesized by a one-step facile strategy and investigated for the removal of Cr(VI). The resulted CD-FeS exhibited enhanced removal efficiency toward Cr(VI) than bared FeS with a maximum capacity of 220.26 mg·g as the molar ratio of CD-to-FeS at 0.

Magnetic Adsorbents for Wastewater Treatment: Advancements in Their Synthesis Methods.

The remediation of water streams, polluted by various substances, is important for realizing a sustainable future. Magnetic adsorbents are promising materials for wastewater treatment. Although numerous techniques have been developed for the preparation of magnetic adsorbents, with effective adsorption performance, reviews that focus on the synthesis methods of magnetic adsorbents for wastewater treatment and their material structures have not been reported.

Synthesis of C-Plane Oriented Hexagonal Tungsten Oxide Membranes on Tubular Substrates and Their Acetic Acid/Water Separation Performances.

Hexagonal tungsten oxide (h-WO) membrane is a novel candidate for dehydration of acetic acid (CHCOOH)/water mixtures owing to its molecular sieving property and acidic resistance. Meanwhile, c-plane orientation is an important factor for h-WO membranes because the pores of h-WO run along its c-axis. However, so far, high c-plane orientation has not been successful on tubular substrates.

Synthesis of MOR Zeolite/Magnetite Composite via Seed Assisted Method.

MOR zeolite is an effective adsorbent for separating organic molecules from various solutions owing to its large windows of 0)65 × 0)70 nm and its relatively high silica-alumina ratio which provides higher hydrophobicity. Fine powdery MOR zeolite is desirable for adsorption of organic molecules considering its larger surface area; however, fine particles are difficult to remove from solutions after treatment. Intensification of magnetic susceptibility through combination with magnetic particles ensure quick and easy removal of fine adsorbents by magnetic force.

Osteoconductivity and Hydrophilicity of TiO(2) Coatings on Ti Substrates Prepared by Different Oxidizing Processes.

Various techniques for forming TiO(2) coatings on Ti have been investigated for the improvement of the osteoconductivity of Ti implants. However, it is not clear how the oxidizing process affects this osteoconductivity. In this study, TiO(2) coatings were prepared using the following three processes: anodizing in 0.

Effects of ion concentration and pH on hydroxyapatite deposition from aqueous solution onto titanium by the thermal substrate method.

A new hydrocoating method (the thermal substrate method) has been proposed for coating calcium phosphates, such as hydroxyapatite, onto titanium substrates in an aqueous solution. The influences of several solution properties on the thermal substrate method were examined. The solutions used included 3 mmol dm(-3) Ca(H(2)PO(4))(2) and 7 mmol dm(-3) CaCl(2) as a reference concentration solution.

Hydroxyapatite coating on titanium by thermal substrate method in aqueous solution.

A new hydrocoating method (the thermal substrate method) is proposed for coating calcium phosphates such as hydroxyapatite (HA), on titanium substrates in an aqueous solution. Several factors (e.g.