The nature of inherent bactericidal activity: insights from the nanotopology of three species of dragonfly
While insect wings are widely recognised as multi-functional, recent work showed that this
extends to extensive bactericidal activity brought about by cell deformation and lysis on the …
extends to extensive bactericidal activity brought about by cell deformation and lysis on the …
[HTML][HTML] Subtle variations in surface properties of black silicon surfaces influence the degree of bactericidal efficiency
One of the major challenges faced by the biomedical industry is the development of robust
synthetic surfaces that can resist bacterial colonization. Much inspiration has been drawn …
synthetic surfaces that can resist bacterial colonization. Much inspiration has been drawn …
[HTML][HTML] Natural insect and plant micro-/nanostructsured surfaces: an excellent selection of valuable templates with superhydrophobic and self-cleaning properties
Insects and plants are two types of organisms that are widely separated on the evolutionary
tree; for example, plants are mostly phototrophic organisms whilst insects are heterotrophic …
tree; for example, plants are mostly phototrophic organisms whilst insects are heterotrophic …
[HTML][HTML] Molecular Organization of the Nanoscale Surface Structures of the Dragonfly Hemianax papuensis Wing Epicuticle
The molecular organization of the epicuticle (the outermost layer) of insect wings is vital in the
formation of the nanoscale surface patterns that are responsible for bestowing remarkable …
formation of the nanoscale surface patterns that are responsible for bestowing remarkable …
Bactericidal activity of self-assembled palmitic and stearic fatty acid crystals on highly ordered pyrolytic graphite
The wings of insects such as cicadas and dragonflies have been found to possess nanostructure
arrays that are assembled from fatty acids. These arrays can physically interact with the …
arrays that are assembled from fatty acids. These arrays can physically interact with the …
Ecophysiological diversity of a novel member of the genus Alteromonas, and description of Alteromonas mediterranea sp. nov.
…, M López-Pérez, M Zabalos, SH Nguyen… - Antonie Van …, 2015 - Springer
Nine non-pigmented, motile, Gram-negative bacteria originally designated as Alteromonas
macleodii deep-sea ecotypes, were isolated from seawater samples collected from four …
macleodii deep-sea ecotypes, were isolated from seawater samples collected from four …
[HTML][HTML] Elaborating a people-centered approach to understanding sustainable livelihoods under climate and environmental change: Thang Binh District, Quang Nam …
L Mabon, ST Nguyen, TT Pham, TT Tran, HN Le… - Sustainability …, 2021 - Springer
This paper explores the maintenance of livelihoods under climate, environmental, and
economic development pressures, through the case of Thang Binh District in Quang Nam …
economic development pressures, through the case of Thang Binh District in Quang Nam …
[HTML][HTML] The bioeffects resulting from prokaryotic cells and yeast being exposed to an 18 GHz electromagnetic field
The mechanisms by which various biological effects are triggered by exposure to an
electromagnetic field are not fully understood and have been the subject of debate. Here, the effects …
electromagnetic field are not fully understood and have been the subject of debate. Here, the effects …
Polyaniline/polyimide blends for pervaporation and gas separation studies
…, IJ Ball, JA Conklin, SC Huang, RK Larson, SL Nguyen… - Synthetic metals, 1997 - Elsevier
Free-standing fully dense films have been successfully produced from drying blends of
polyaniline and a polyamic acid precursor to polyimide. These blends exhibit an improved …
polyaniline and a polyamic acid precursor to polyimide. These blends exhibit an improved …
Strategies for construction waste management in Ho Chi Minh city, Vietnam
F Yean Yng Ling, D Song Anh Nguyen - Built Environment Project …, 2013 - emerald.com
Purpose – There is a lack of waste minimization in Vietnam. This study aims to investigate
the barriers that are faced in implementing waste management and the extent to which waste …
the barriers that are faced in implementing waste management and the extent to which waste …