#Cranioplasty is a technique in neurosurgery that aims to repair skull defects, restore cranial structure integrity, & protect the brain. This study explores how enhanced PEEK materials impact post-op complications, patient satisfaction, & costs. doi.org/10.1116/6.0004…

This #tutorial from authors at University of Utah demonstrates how sum-frequency vibrational spectroscopy is used on planar supported lipid bilayers to study membrane structures & dynamics, like phospholipid orientation & flip-flop. AVS doi.org/10.1116/6.0003…

To address the proliferation of microbes in textiles used in public health areas, researchers integrated specific ratios of #antimicrobial agents (IPBC, ZPT, OIT) into nylon, finding some produce additive effects without reducing whiteness or strength. doi.org/10.1116/6.0003…

Welcome to our new Associate Editor, Brooke Farrugia from UnimelbBME! We look forward to working with her as she continues to contribute to BIP and AVS. tinyurl.com/cmaa4byn

Researchers from Kyushu University show how hydrothermal CaCl₂ treatment of Ti64 #implants boosts laminin-332 & cell attachment, enhancing soft tissue sealing & implant stability without changing surface topography. AVS doi.org/10.1116/6.0004…

Our most-read review article, this work discusses advances in drug-eluting contact lenses: preparation, drug-loading & ocular penetration strategies, release mechanisms, drug delivery & penetration detection, safety, & biocompatibility validation methods. doi.org/10.1116/6.0003…

Surface-modified cement with polyacrylamide (PAM) or PAM/chitosan enhances biofilm & #coralgrowth while maintaining strength, showing promise for eco-friendly #coastalengineering. Long-term durability and biocompatibility tests will be needed. doi.org/10.1116/6.0003…

ToF-SIMS is capable of very high spatial resolution while producing enormous amounts of information about surface composition. This review from La Trobe University explores algorithms that have been applied to ToF-SIMS images over the past few decades. doi.org/10.1116/6.0001…

Too reactive, not reactive enough, or just right? Precisely engineered surfaces can ensure proper cell adhesion & function. Submit your research concerning phenomena such as this to our collection on The Goldilocks Principle! tinyurl.com/4kn5b54a

This Tutorial from Michigan Chemistry reviews early & future studies on peptides/proteins at interfaces, highlighting the evolution of #sumfrequencygeneration into a powerful tool for probing interfacial structures, orientation, & interactions. University of Michigan doi.org/10.1116/6.0001…

🚨New cover just dropped!🚨 In the featured study, authors at Kyushu University explore enhancing epithelial tissue sealing of dental implants made of materials like Ti–6Al–4V, which exhibits superior tensile strength & hardness compared to pure titanium. doi.org/10.1116/6.0004…

🚨Calling all researchers in China!🚨 This collection focuses on the current progress of biointerface science in China - and we want YOUR perspective! Submit until August 30, 2025. tinyurl.com/4yux6jrj

Accounting for 10-25% of facial fractures, orbital fractures cause complications which are exacerbated when the fracture is not repaired properly. This review covers the pros & cons of commonly-used implants & explores the future of implant development. doi.org/10.1116/6.0004…

Researchers from Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology developed a targeted magnetic drug delivery system using PEG-coated iron oxide nanoparticles loaded with doxorubicin & tagged with luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone (Triptorelin) for lung & breast cancer cells. doi.org/10.1116/6.0004…

How do E. coli & other motile bacteria move through wet soil? This study out of University of Arkansas explores how soil particle structures affect bacterial behavior—key for understanding nutrient cycling, soil health, & ecosystem dynamics. doi.org/10.1116/6.0004…

Congratulations to the winners of Biointerphases-sponsored awards at ASBTE, held in Brisbane this April! linkedin.com/feed/update/ur…

Featured on our most recent cover, researchers from Dalian University of Technology used bioinformatics & machine learning approaches to reveal the involvement of necroptosis-related genes and altered immune infiltration in hepatoblastoma pathogenesis. doi.org/10.1116/6.0004…

Researchers from IIT Delhi use two forms of graphene to demonstrate how material surface potential affects protein behavior. doi.org/10.1116/6.0004…