The overall objective of this work is to develop a novel methodology of surface modification, which can be broadly applied to polymer networks such as elastomer and hydrogel. Two types of ...

Surface modification of medical devices allows manufacturers to maintain the mechanical properties of materials while adding specific functionalities at biological interfaces. This optimization is ...

Diagram showing the functionalization of a metal oxide nanoparticle with various organic molecules, including trimethoxysilane, amine, phosphonic acid, carboxylic acid, dopamine, and cysteine. This ...

Depending upon the material, enhanced corrosion resistance can be obtained by manipulating surface properties like composition, structure, and topography. Factors influencing the choice of ...

Process reliability and faster technology deployment are two of the most pressing manufacturing challenges currently facing the semiconductor industry. In a world of ever-evolving technology and ...

A recent study published in Scientific Reports examines how metallic thin films, specifically cobalt layers used in hard disk drives (HDDs), can be modified to improve their performance and ...

Our research focuses on creating specialized molecules that can fundamentally change the properties of surfaces at both the planar and nanoscale. Think of these molecules as smart "surface coatings" ...

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