Cavitation engineered 3D sponge networks and their application in active surface construction.

Gensel, Julia; Borke, Tina; Pérez, Nicolas Pazos; Fery, Andreas; Andreeva, Daria V; Betthausen, Eva; Müller, Axel H E; Möhwald, Helmuth et al. · Adv Mater · 2012

basic_science · Level V

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Abstract

The design of the 3D architecture surfaces with both space- and time-dependent functionality (cell attraction, pH-trigged self-cleaning, antiseptic/disinfection) is in the focus. The innovative story includes: sonochemical surface activation, formation of feedback surface component (pH-responsible micelles), proof of responsive activity (time resolved cell adhesion and bacteria deactivation) and space adhesion selectivity (surface patterning).

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