University of Sydney researchers have developed a zwitterionic coating which binds with water, creating a watery layer. This is demonstrated here where a heart drawn with the coating is revealed ...

Preparation of polymer brushes All of the polymer brush samples had a high graft density (>0.1 chains per nm 2) with respect to conventional dilute polymer brushes prepared by chemical reactions ...

“The current average lifespan of existing heart valve implants is less than 10 years and there is always a risk of them degrading or complications occurring. By using Zwitterion coated materials, we ...

The study was published in Cell Biomaterials. A spiral painted in a Zwitterionic coating is revealed after it is dipped in water with food dye. Image Credit: University of Sydney Zwitterions are a ...

Scientists at the University of Sydney are developing a zwitterionic coating, that can be used on medical devices and implants like heart valves and stents to prevent blood clotting. Zwitterions ...