Smart Surface Selectively Repels

Oct-26-18 A ‘smart surface’ able to repel specific substances could have applications in medical implants and diagnostic tests.

The smart surface was created by a team from McMaster University by attaching specific biomolecules to an immobilized layer of FDA-approved lubricant. According to team lead Dr. Tohid Didar, this causes the lubricant-treated surface to repel everything except the ‘target species,’ which is captured by the biomolecules.

The target-specific coating could have applications on medical implants, repelling infection while adhering to muscle and bone, as well as on diagnostic devices that detect bacteria or viruses in body fluids.

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