Constructing biomimetic structure and immobilizing antithrombus factors are two effective methods to ensure rapid endothelialization long-term anticoagulation for small-diameter vascular grafts. However, few literatures available regarding simultaneous implementation of these strategies. Herein, a nano-micro-fibrous graft with heparin coating was prepared via step-by-step in situ biosynthesis m...

The present study is focused on developing microfibers based the European fish eel skin gelatin (ESG) using electrospinning process and evaluating its ability to encapsulate oil (EO). Based scanning electron microscopy images, of 15 % (w/v) solution in ethanol/water 40 (v/v) was efficient produce eco-friendly microfibers. Regarding parameters, increase voltage from 10 17 kV flow rate feed 0.04 ...

We report the fabrication of long-period gratings (LPGs) in wavelength-scale microfibers with diameters from 1.5 to 3 microm. The LPGs were fabricated by use of a femtosecond IR laser to periodically modify the surface of the fibers. These LPGs have grating periods of a few tens of micrometers, much smaller than those in conventional optical fibers. A compact 10-period LPG with a device length ...

Despite a recent report of high concentrations microplastics and microfibers in the mesopelagic waters Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary (MBNMS), little is known about these particles surface waters. From 2017 to 2019, we sampled two nearshore offshore locations within MBNMS using manta trawl analyzed samples for microfibers. We found an average concentration 1.32 ± 0.70 (SE) per m3. highe...