Browsing by Author "Bassegoda Puigdomenech, Arnau"
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Antibacterial coatings on medical devices
(Elsevier, 2017-11-02)
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Antibacterial properties and mechanisms of action of sonoenzymatically synthesized lignin-based nanoparticles
(2022-08-12)
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Open AccessIn recent years, lignin has drawn increasing attention for different applications due to its intrinsic antibacterial and antioxidant properties, coupled with biodegradability and biocompatibility. However, chemical ... -
Biomedical textiles
(Elsevier, 2019-07-01)
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Restricted access - publisher's policyThe use of textiles in medicine dates back to ancient times. In modern medicine, textile fibers can be found in a wide variety of biomedical devices from simple non-woven bandages for wounds to complex hollow fiber membranes ... -
Electrical monitoring of infection biomarkers in chronic wounds using nanochannels
(2022-08-01)
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Open AccessChronic wounds represent an important healthcare challenge in developed countries, being wound infection a serious complication with significant impact on patients’ life conditions. However, there is a lack of methods ... -
Electrochemical quantification of biomarker myeloperoxidase
(2022-07)
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Open AccessPoint of care testing (PoCT) devices permit precise and rapid detection of disease-related biomarkers contributing to an early disease diagnosis and administration of an appropriate treatment. The enzyme myeloperoxidase ... -
Engineering a point-of-care paper-microfluidic electrochemical device applied to the multiplexed quantitative detection of biomarkers in sputum
(American Chemical Society (ACS), 2023-07-19)
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Open AccessHealth initiatives worldwide demand affordable point- of-care devices to aid in the reduction of morbidity and mortality rates of high-incidence infectious and noncommunicable diseases. However, the production of robust ... -
Hybrid tellurium-lignin nanoparticles with enhanced antibacterial properties
(2021-04-07)
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Open AccessThe surge of antibiotic-resistant bacteria is leading to the loss of antibiotic treatment effectiveness, resulting in prolonged infections and even death. Against this healthcare threat, antimicrobial nanoparticles that ... -
Metal-enzyme nanoaggregates eradicate both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria and their biofilms
(2018-11-13)
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Open AccessTo palliate the appearance of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), the use of bactericidal agents acting differently than conventional antibiotics and the elimination of bacterial biofilm, are the two most promising strategies. ... -
New myeloperoxidase detection system based on enzyme-catalysed oxidative synthesis of a dye for paper-based diagnostic devices
(2018-10-21)
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Open AccessThe severity and cost of wound infections strongly demands for simple and fast methods for wound infection determination. Point-of-care testing devices play a crucial role in order to achieve a fast diagnosis and early ... -
Rapid colorimetric detection of wound infection with a fluidic paper device
(Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI), 2022-08-15)
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Open AccessCurrent procedures for the assessment of chronic wound infection are time-consuming and require complex instruments and trained personnel. The incidence of chronic wounds worldwide, and the associated economic burden, urge ... -
Strategies to prevent the occurrence of resistance against antibiotics by using advanced materials
(2018-02-01)
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Open AccessDrug resistance occurrence is a global healthcare concern responsible for the increased morbidity and mortality in hospitals, time of hospitalisation and huge financial loss. The failure of the most antibiotics to kill ...
