A5044754227- Surface Modification and Superhydrophobicity
- Bacterial biofilms and quorum sensing
- Antimicrobial agents and applications
- Marine Biology and Environmental Chemistry
- Inhalation and Respiratory Drug Delivery
- Microbial Inactivation Methods
- Acoustic Wave Resonator Technologies
- Advanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials
- Plasma Applications and Diagnostics
- Plant Surface Properties and Treatments
- Microplastics and Plastic Pollution
- Dental Trauma and Treatments
- Essential Oils and Antimicrobial Activity
- Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances research
- Polymer Surface Interaction Studies
- Nanocomposite Films for Food Packaging
- biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties
- Postharvest Quality and Shelf Life Management
- Mechanical and Optical Resonators
- Listeria monocytogenes in Food Safety
- Polymer-Based Agricultural Enhancements
Texas A&M University
2023-2024
Mitchell Institute
2023
Bacterial fouling is a persistent problem causing the deterioration and failure of functional surfaces for industrial equipment/components; numerous human, animal, plant infections/diseases; energy waste due to inefficiencies at internal external geometries transport systems. This work gains new insights into effect surface roughness on bacterial by systematically studying adhesion model hydrophobic (methyl-terminated) with scales spanning from ∼2 nm ∼390 nm. Additionally, integration...
Post-harvest losses of fruits due to decay and concerns regarding microbial food safety are significant within the produce processing industry. Additionally, maintaining quality exported commodities distant countries continues pose a challenge. To address these issues, application bioactive compounds, such as essential oils, has gained recognition means extend shelf life by acting antimicrobials. Herein, we have undertaken an innovative approach nano-encapsulating cinnamon-bark oil using...
Bacterial fouling is a multiscale, multistage process responsible for surface contamination and bacterial-related infections illnesses. The formation of biofilms leading to has significant global impact, afflicting millions patients resulting in an approximate 1.6 million fatalities each year. Furthermore, the economic ramifications such are considerable, with industries incurring billions dollars costs on annual basis. Given that bacteria tend proliferate community-based surface-bound...
Bacterial adhesion to the materials surfaces is one of most common causes bacterial infections and diseases. In past decade, antifouling coatings have received increasing interest tackle this grand challenge in area surface hygiene microbiological safety. Herein, we report a multifunctional antibacterial coating based on simultaneous release-inactivation superhydrophobic antiadhesion strategy. Mesoporous silica nanoparticles were synthesized chemically functionalized play dual role. On hand,...