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Wei R, Deng J, Guo X, Yang Y, Miao J, Liu A, Chai H, Huang X, Zhao Z, Cen X, Wang R. Construction of Zwitterionic Coatings with Lubricating and Antiadhesive Properties for Invisible Aligner Applications. Macromol Rapid Commun 2024:e2400234. [PMID: 38824415 DOI: 10.1002/marc.202400234] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2024] [Revised: 05/23/2024] [Indexed: 06/03/2024]
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Invisible aligners have been widely used in orthodontic treatment but still present issues with plaque formation and oral mucosa abrasion, which can lead to complicated oral diseases. To address these issues, hydrophilic poly(sulfobetaine methacrylate) (polySBMA) coatings with lubricating, antifouling, and antiadhesive properties have been developed on the aligner materials (i.e., polyethylene terephthalate glycol, PETG) via a simple and feasible glycidyl methacrylate (GMA)-assisted coating strategy. Poly(GMA-co-SBMA) is grafted onto the aminated PETG surface via the ring-opening reaction of GMA (i.e., "grafting to" approach to obtain G-co-S coating), or a polySBMA layer is formed on the GMA-grafted PETG surface via free radical polymerization (i.e., "grafting from" approach to obtain G-g-S coating). The G-co-S and G-g-S coatings significantly reduce the friction coefficient of PETG surface. Protein adsorption, bacterial adhesion, and biofilm formation on the G-co-S- and G-g-S-coated surfaces are significantly inhibited. The performance of the coatings remains stable after storage in air or artificial saliva for 2 weeks. Both coatings demonstrate good biocompatibility in vitro and is not caused irritation to the oral mucosa of rats in vivo over 2 weeks. This study proposes a promising strategy for the development of invisible aligners with improved performance, which is beneficial for oral health treatment.
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- Rufang Wei
- Laboratory of Advanced Theranostic Materials and Technology, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, 315201, P. R. China
- Zhejiang International Scientific and Technological Cooperative Base of Biomedical Materials and Technology, Ningbo Cixi Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Ningbo, 315300, P. R. China
- Cixi Biomedical Research Institute, Wenzhou Medical University, Zhejiang, 325035, P. R. China
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- Laboratory of Advanced Theranostic Materials and Technology, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, 315201, P. R. China
- Zhejiang International Scientific and Technological Cooperative Base of Biomedical Materials and Technology, Ningbo Cixi Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Ningbo, 315300, P. R. China
- Cixi Biomedical Research Institute, Wenzhou Medical University, Zhejiang, 325035, P. R. China
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- Laboratory of Advanced Theranostic Materials and Technology, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, 315201, P. R. China
- Zhejiang International Scientific and Technological Cooperative Base of Biomedical Materials and Technology, Ningbo Cixi Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Ningbo, 315300, P. R. China
- Department of Radiology, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Zhuhai, 519000, P. R. China
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- Laboratory of Advanced Theranostic Materials and Technology, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, 315201, P. R. China
- Zhejiang International Scientific and Technological Cooperative Base of Biomedical Materials and Technology, Ningbo Cixi Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Ningbo, 315300, P. R. China
- Cixi Biomedical Research Institute, Wenzhou Medical University, Zhejiang, 325035, P. R. China
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- Laboratory of Advanced Theranostic Materials and Technology, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, 315201, P. R. China
- Zhejiang International Scientific and Technological Cooperative Base of Biomedical Materials and Technology, Ningbo Cixi Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Ningbo, 315300, P. R. China
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- Laboratory of Advanced Theranostic Materials and Technology, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, 315201, P. R. China
- Zhejiang International Scientific and Technological Cooperative Base of Biomedical Materials and Technology, Ningbo Cixi Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Ningbo, 315300, P. R. China
- Cixi Biomedical Research Institute, Wenzhou Medical University, Zhejiang, 325035, P. R. China
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- Laboratory of Advanced Theranostic Materials and Technology, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, 315201, P. R. China
- Zhejiang International Scientific and Technological Cooperative Base of Biomedical Materials and Technology, Ningbo Cixi Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Ningbo, 315300, P. R. China
- Cixi Biomedical Research Institute, Wenzhou Medical University, Zhejiang, 325035, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, P. R. China
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- Laboratory of Advanced Theranostic Materials and Technology, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, 315201, P. R. China
- Zhejiang International Scientific and Technological Cooperative Base of Biomedical Materials and Technology, Ningbo Cixi Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Ningbo, 315300, P. R. China
- Cixi Biomedical Research Institute, Wenzhou Medical University, Zhejiang, 325035, P. R. China
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Chou YN, Yang IH. Biomimic Zwitterionic Polyamide/Polyurethane Elastic Blending Fabrics. Biomimetics (Basel) 2023; 8:biomimetics8020198. [PMID: 37218784 DOI: 10.3390/biomimetics8020198] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2023] [Revised: 04/24/2023] [Accepted: 05/08/2023] [Indexed: 05/24/2023] Open
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This study developed an epoxy-type biomimic zwitterionic copolymer, poly(glycidyl methacrylate) (PGMA)-poly(sulfobetaine acrylamide) (SBAA) (poly(GMA-co-SBAA)), to modify the surface of polyamide elastic fabric using a hydroxylated pretreatment zwitterionic copolymer and dip-coating method. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy confirmed successful grafting, while scanning electron microscopy revealed changes in the surface pattern. Optimization of coating conditions included controlling reaction temperature, solid concentration, molar ratio, and base catalysis. The modified fabric exhibited good biocompatibility and anti-biofouling performance, as evidenced by contact angle measurements and evaluation of protein adsorption, blood cell, and bacterial attachment. This simple, cost-effective zwitterionic modification technology has high commercial value and is a promising approach for surface modification of biomedical materials.
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- Ying-Nien Chou
- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, Southern Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Tainan 71005, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, Southern Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Tainan 71005, Taiwan
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Douglass M, Garren M, Devine R, Mondal A, Handa H. Bio-inspired hemocompatible surface modifications for biomedical applications. PROGRESS IN MATERIALS SCIENCE 2022; 130:100997. [PMID: 36660552 PMCID: PMC9844968 DOI: 10.1016/j.pmatsci.2022.100997] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/10/2023]
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When blood first encounters the artificial surface of a medical device, a complex series of biochemical reactions is triggered, potentially resulting in clinical complications such as embolism/occlusion, inflammation, or device failure. Preventing thrombus formation on the surface of blood-contacting devices is crucial for maintaining device functionality and patient safety. As the number of patients reliant on blood-contacting devices continues to grow, minimizing the risk associated with these devices is vital towards lowering healthcare-associated morbidity and mortality. The current standard clinical practice primarily requires the systemic administration of anticoagulants such as heparin, which can result in serious complications such as post-operative bleeding and heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT). Due to these complications, the administration of antithrombotic agents remains one of the leading causes of clinical drug-related deaths. To reduce the side effects spurred by systemic anticoagulation, researchers have been inspired by the hemocompatibility exhibited by natural phenomena, and thus have begun developing medical-grade surfaces which aim to exhibit total hemocompatibility via biomimicry. This review paper aims to address different bio-inspired surface modifications that increase hemocompatibility, discuss the limitations of each method, and explore the future direction for hemocompatible surface research.
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- Megan Douglass
- School of Chemical, Materials and Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Georgia, Athens, GA, USA
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- School of Chemical, Materials and Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Georgia, Athens, GA, USA
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- School of Chemical, Materials and Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Georgia, Athens, GA, USA
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- School of Chemical, Materials and Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Georgia, Athens, GA, USA
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- School of Chemical, Materials and Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Georgia, Athens, GA, USA
- Department of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, University of Georgia, Athens, GA, USA
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Wang Y, Yang H, Yang Y, Zhu L, Zeng Z, Liu S, Li Y, Liang Z. Poly(vinylidene fluoride) membranes with underwater superoleophobicity for highly efficient separation of oil-in-water emulsions in resisting fouling. Sep Purif Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2021.120298] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Chiu CY, Chang Y, Liu TH, Chou YN, Yen TJ. Convergent charge interval spacing of zwitterionic 4-vinylpyridine carboxybetaine structures for superior blood-inert regulation in amphiphilic phases. J Mater Chem B 2021; 9:8437-8450. [PMID: 34542146 DOI: 10.1039/d1tb01374b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Antifouling materials are indispensable in the biomedical field, but their high hydrophilicity and surface free energy provoke contamination on surfaces under atmospheric conditions, thus limiting their applicability in medical devices. This study proposes a new zwitterionic structure, 4-vinylpyridine carboxybetaine (4VPCB), that results in lower surface free energy and increases biological inertness. In the design of 4VPCB, one to three carbon atoms are inserted between the positive charge and negative charge (carbon space length, CSL) of the pyridyl-containing side chain to adjust hydration with water molecules. The pyridine in the 4VPCB structure provides the hydrophobicity of the zwitterionic functional group, and thus it can have a lower free energy in the gas phase but maintain higher hydrophilicity in the liquid phase environment. Surface plasmon resonance and confocal microscopy were used to analyze the antiprotein adsorption and anti-blood cell adhesion properties of the P4VPCB brush surface. The results showed that the CSL in the P4VPCB structure affected the biological inertness of the surface. The protein adsorption on the surface of P4VPCB2 (CSL= 2) is lower than that on the surfaces of P4VPCB1 (CSL = 1) and P4VPCB3 (CSL = 3), and the optimal resistance to protein adsorption can be reduced to 7.5 ng cm-2. The surface of P4VPCB2 can also exhibit excellent blood-inert function in the adhesion test with various human blood cells, offering a potential possibility for the future design of a new generation of blood-inert medical materials.
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- Chieh-Yang Chiu
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu 30013, Taiwan.
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- R&D Center for Membrane Technology and Department of Chemical Engineering, Chung Yuan Christian University, Chung-Li, Taoyuan 320, Taiwan.
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu 30013, Taiwan.
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- R&D Center for Membrane Technology and Department of Chemical Engineering, Chung Yuan Christian University, Chung-Li, Taoyuan 320, Taiwan.
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu 30013, Taiwan.
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Niu J, Wang H, Chen J, Chen X, Han X, Liu H. Bio-inspired zwitterionic copolymers for antifouling surface and oil-water separation. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2021.127016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Yang CC, Lo CT, Luo YL, Venault A, Chang Y. Thermally Stable Bioinert Zwitterionic Sulfobetaine Interfaces Tolerated in the Medical Sterilization Process. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2021; 7:1031-1045. [PMID: 33591713 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.0c01517] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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This work introduces a thermally stable zwitterionic structure able to withstand steam sterilization as a general antifouling medical device interface. The sulfobetaine methacrylate (SBMA) monomer and its polymer form are among the most widely used zwitterionic materials. They are easy to synthesize and have good antifouling properties. However, they partially lose their properties after steam sterilization, a common procedure used to sterilize biomedical interfaces. In this study, ultrahigh-performance liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry (UHPLC-MS) was used to analyze and discuss the molecular structure of SBMA before and after a steam sterilization procedure, and a strategy to address the thermal stability issue proposed, using sulfobetaine methacrylamide (SBAA) instead of SBMA. Interestingly, it was found that the chemical structure of SBAA material can withstand the medical sterilization process at 121 °C while maintaining good antifouling properties, tested with proteins (fibrinogen), bacteria (Escherichia coli), and whole blood. On the other hand, SBMA gels failed at maintaining their excellent antifouling properties after sterilization. This study suggests that the SBAA structure can be used to replace SBMA in the bioinert interface of sterilizable medical devices, such as rayon fiber membranes used for disease control.
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- Cheng-Chen Yang
- R&D Center for Membrane Technology, Research Center for Circular Economy, Department of Chemical Engineering, Chung Yuan Christian University, Chungli, Taoyuan 32023, Taiwan
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- R&D Center for Membrane Technology, Research Center for Circular Economy, Department of Chemical Engineering, Chung Yuan Christian University, Chungli, Taoyuan 32023, Taiwan.,Department of Materials and Optoelectronic Science, National Sun Yat-Sen University, Kaohsiung 80424, Taiwan
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- R&D Center for Membrane Technology, Research Center for Circular Economy, Department of Chemical Engineering, Chung Yuan Christian University, Chungli, Taoyuan 32023, Taiwan
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- R&D Center for Membrane Technology, Research Center for Circular Economy, Department of Chemical Engineering, Chung Yuan Christian University, Chungli, Taoyuan 32023, Taiwan
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- R&D Center for Membrane Technology, Research Center for Circular Economy, Department of Chemical Engineering, Chung Yuan Christian University, Chungli, Taoyuan 32023, Taiwan
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Chen N, Zhang C, Dong X, Sun Y. Fabrication and characterization of epoxylated zwitterionic copolymer-grafted silica nanoparticle as a new support for lipase immobilization. Chin J Chem Eng 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cjche.2019.12.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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Sreeja S, Muraleedharan C, Varma PH, Sailaja G. Surface-transformed osteoinductive polyethylene terephthalate scaffold as a dual system for bone tissue regeneration with localized antibiotic delivery. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2020; 109:110491. [DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2019.110491] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2019] [Revised: 11/23/2019] [Accepted: 11/24/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Chiao YH, Patra T, Belle Marie Yap Ang M, Chen ST, Almodovar J, Qian X, Wickramasinghe SR, Hung WS, Huang SH, Chang Y, Lai JY. Zwitterion Co-Polymer PEI-SBMA Nanofiltration Membrane Modified by Fast Second Interfacial Polymerization. Polymers (Basel) 2020; 12:polym12020269. [PMID: 32012761 PMCID: PMC7077497 DOI: 10.3390/polym12020269] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/01/2020] [Revised: 01/19/2020] [Accepted: 01/23/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Nanofiltration membranes have evolved as a promising solution to tackle the clean water scarcity and wastewater treatment processes with their low energy requirement and environment friendly operating conditions. Thin film composite nanofiltration membranes with high permeability, and excellent antifouling and antibacterial properties are important component for wastewater treatment and clean drinking water production units. In the scope of this study, thin film composite nanofiltration membranes were fabricated using polyacrylonitrile (PAN) support and fast second interfacial polymerization modification methods by grafting polyethylene amine and zwitterionic sulfobutane methacrylate moieties. Chemical and physical alteration in structure of the membranes were characterized using methods like ATR-FTIR spectroscopy, XPS analysis, FESEM and AFM imaging. The effects of second interfacial polymerization to incorporate polyamide layer and ‘ion pair’ characteristics, in terms of water contact angle and surface charge analysis was investigated in correlation with nanofiltration performance. Furthermore, the membrane characteristics in terms of antifouling properties were evaluated using model protein foulants like bovine serum albumin and lysozyme. Antibacterial properties of the modified membranes were investigated using E. coli as model biofoulant. Overall, the effect of second interfacial polymerization without affecting the selectivity layer of nanofiltration membrane for their potential large-scale application was investigated in detail.
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- Yu-Hsuan Chiao
- Graduate Institute of Applied Science and Technology, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taipei 10607, Taiwan; (Y.-H.C.); (J.-Y.L.)
- Ralph E. Martin Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR 72701, USA; (S.-T.C.); (J.A.)
- R&D Center for Membrane Technology and Department of Chemical Engineering, Chung Yuan University, Chung Li 32023, Taiwan; (M.B.M.Y.A.); (S.-H.H.); (Y.C.)
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR 72701, USA; (T.P.); (X.Q.)
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- R&D Center for Membrane Technology and Department of Chemical Engineering, Chung Yuan University, Chung Li 32023, Taiwan; (M.B.M.Y.A.); (S.-H.H.); (Y.C.)
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- Ralph E. Martin Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR 72701, USA; (S.-T.C.); (J.A.)
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- Ralph E. Martin Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR 72701, USA; (S.-T.C.); (J.A.)
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR 72701, USA; (T.P.); (X.Q.)
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- Ralph E. Martin Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR 72701, USA; (S.-T.C.); (J.A.)
- Correspondence: (S.R.W.); (W.-S.H.)
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- Graduate Institute of Applied Science and Technology, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taipei 10607, Taiwan; (Y.-H.C.); (J.-Y.L.)
- R&D Center for Membrane Technology and Department of Chemical Engineering, Chung Yuan University, Chung Li 32023, Taiwan; (M.B.M.Y.A.); (S.-H.H.); (Y.C.)
- Correspondence: (S.R.W.); (W.-S.H.)
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- R&D Center for Membrane Technology and Department of Chemical Engineering, Chung Yuan University, Chung Li 32023, Taiwan; (M.B.M.Y.A.); (S.-H.H.); (Y.C.)
- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, National Ilan University, Yi-Lan 26047, Taiwan
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- R&D Center for Membrane Technology and Department of Chemical Engineering, Chung Yuan University, Chung Li 32023, Taiwan; (M.B.M.Y.A.); (S.-H.H.); (Y.C.)
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- Graduate Institute of Applied Science and Technology, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taipei 10607, Taiwan; (Y.-H.C.); (J.-Y.L.)
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