Transparent and Superhydrophilic Flexible Protein Films with Antifogging and Self-Cleaning Attributes

Sarkar, Sanu; Saikia, Aditi; Kundu, Sarathi

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“…Superhydrophilic surface modification is applied in various fields, ranging from material science and surface engineering to biomedical devices, electronics, electrochemistry, oil emulsion purification, and energy-related technologies. − Superhydrophilic surfaces exhibit a strong affinity for liquids, including water, enabling the liquid to spread quickly and evenly over the surface. This property enhances capillary action and has applications in microfluidic devices and absorbent products. − Additionally, this property can prevent the formation of fog and ice on surfaces − and improve heat transfer efficiency by increasing the contact area between a heated surface and the cooling liquid. − Recently, superhydrophilic surface modification has been employed in the fabrication process of printed electronics and flexible display panels, − particularly for the substrates of such panels, which are typically made of polymers such as polyimide (PI), polyethylene terephthalate (PET), and poly(ethylene naphthalate) (PEN).…”

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Transient Superhydrophilic Surface Modification of Polyimide by Metal Ion Beam Irradiation

Yeo,

Ha,

Kang

et al. 2024

Langmuir

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Polyimide is commonly used as a substrate for flexible electronic devices because of its excellent thermal, physical, and electrical properties. To enhance the adhesion between substrates and electrodes, it is necessary to improve the hydrophilic properties of the polyimide. Various surface treatments, such as plasma treatment, laser ablation, and ultraviolet treatments, have been applied for this purpose. In this study, we demonstrated that Cu and Ti ion beam irradiation can temporarily create a superhydrophilic surface on polyimide after irradiation. When Cu or Ti ions bombarded the polyimide, the contact angle changed systematically with the beam current density and over time. We present atomic force microscopy (AFM) data for polyimide irradiated with Cu and Ti ions at different beam current densities and discuss the possible mechanisms behind the changes in the contact angle.

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Transient Superhydrophilic Surface Modification of Polyimide by Metal Ion Beam Irradiation

Yeo,

Ha,

Kang

et al. 2024

Langmuir

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Biomaterials Mimicking Mechanobiology: A Specific Design for a Specific Biological Application

Donati,

Valicenti,

Giannoni

et al. 2024

IJMS

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Mechanosensing and mechanotransduction pathways between the Extracellular Matrix (ECM) and cells form the essential crosstalk that regulates cell homeostasis, tissue development, morphology, maintenance, and function. Understanding these mechanisms involves creating an appropriate cell support that elicits signals to guide cellular functions. In this context, polymers can serve as ideal molecules for producing biomaterials designed to mimic the characteristics of the ECM, thereby triggering responsive mechanisms that closely resemble those induced by a natural physiological system. The generated specific stimuli depend on the different natural or synthetic origins of the polymers, the chemical composition, the assembly structure, and the physical and surface properties of biomaterials. This review discusses the most widely used polymers and their customization to develop biomaterials with tailored properties. It examines how the characteristics of biomaterials-based polymers can be harnessed to replicate the functions of biological cells, making them suitable for biomedical and biotechnological applications.

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Transparent and Superhydrophilic Flexible Protein Films with Antifogging and Self-Cleaning Attributes

Cited by 2 publications

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Transient Superhydrophilic Surface Modification of Polyimide by Metal Ion Beam Irradiation

Transient Superhydrophilic Surface Modification of Polyimide by Metal Ion Beam Irradiation

Biomaterials Mimicking Mechanobiology: A Specific Design for a Specific Biological Application

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