Hydrophilic Self-Replenishing Coatings with Long-Term Water Stability for Anti-Fouling Applications
Coatings which are immersed or permanently in contact with water will inevitably accumulate organisms on their surface, i.e., bio-fouling will…
Category: Research
What is anodizing and how does it work?
Anodizing is an electrochemical process that creates a hard, protective oxide layer on the surface of a metal. The oxide…
Corrosion of Galvanized steel submarine cable armor in sea water
One of the latest advancements in this topic is the use of PVC encapsulated galvanized steel wire for submarine cable…
The potential of geopolymer-wood composites for sustainable constructions
Geopolymer-wood composites (GWC) are green alternatives to cement bonded wood composites. They have better fire resistance, humidity resistance, mechanical strength…
Antibodies: The Unsung Heroes of the Immune System
Antibodies are often called the “unsung heroes” of the immune system because they are so essential for our protection against…
How low temperature lipid chain transition regulates the skin barrier?
According to some studies, a subset of skin barrier lipids changes its arrangement from tight to loose and back depending…
Building a holistic view of human skin cell diversity through single cell data standardization
Human skin is composed of diverse cell types that have different functions and roles in health and disease. To…
Saliva White Blood Cells: A Potential Biomarker for Heart Disease
A recent study by Canadian researchers suggests that elevated white blood cell counts in saliva, even among young and seemingly…