Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method for forming an anti-microbial layer on an apparatus. Also disclosed is a method for improving the anti-bacterial properties of a titanium device coated with titanium-nitride (TiN). Also disclosed is a medical apparatus comprising an anti-microbial layer prepared by the disclosed methods. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present disclosure.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method for forming an anti-microbial layer on an apparatus. Also disclosed is a method for improving the anti-bacterial properties of a titanium device coated with titanium-nitride (TiN). Also disclosed is a medical apparatus comprising an anti-microbial layer prepared by the disclosed methods. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present disclosure.

Abstract: In one aspect, the disclosure relates to protective, anti-bacterial coatings for medical implants and methods of making the same. Also disclosed herein are methods for improving the anti-bacterial properties of a medical device coated with silicon carbide (SiC) or titanium nitride (TiN). Further disclosed herein are medical devices including an anti-microbial layer prepared by the disclosed methods. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present disclosure.

Abstract: In one aspect, the disclosure relates to protective, anti-bacterial coatings for medical implants and methods of making the same. Also disclosed herein are methods for improving the anti-bacterial properties of a medical device coated with silicon carbide (SiC) or titanium nitride (TiN). Further disclosed herein are medical devices including an anti-microbial layer prepared by the disclosed methods. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present disclosure.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method for forming an anti-microbial layer on an apparatus. Also disclosed is a method for improving the anti-bacterial properties of a titanium device coated with titanium-nitride (TiN). Also disclosed is a medical apparatus comprising an anti-microbial layer prepared by the disclosed methods. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present disclosure.

Abstract: Various examples are provided for disposable medical sensors that can be used for detection of SARS-CoV-2 antigen, cardiac troponin I, or other biosensing applications. In one example, a medical sensing system includes single-use disposable test strip comprising a functionalized sensing area configured to detect SARS-CoV-2 antigen and a portable sensing and readout device including pulse generation circuitry that can generate synchronized gate and drain pulses for detection and quantification of SARS-CoV-2 antigen in biological samples. In another example, a method includes providing a saliva sample to a functionalized sensing area configured to detect SARS-CoV-2 antigen, generating synchronized gate and drain pulses for a transistor, the gate pulse provided via electrodes of the functionalized sensing area, and sensing an output of the transistor that is a function of a concentration of SARS-CoV-2 antigen in the sample.

Abstract: Dental prosthetic restoration coatings made of dielectric materials, methods of fabricating the same, as well as methods of testing dental prosthetic restorations are provided. A prosthetic restoration coating can include dielectric materials such as Al2O3, ZrO2, SiNx, SiC, and SiO2. Application can take place using plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition (PECVD) methods, and alternating materials can be used to achieve desired anticorrosive, structural integrity, hardness, adhesion, and color characteristics. A testing method can include immersing a test device in solutions of differing pH, with or without abrasive steps. The cycling can include an acidic solution and a basic solution, with an optional neutral solution. As the abrasive step, a chewing simulator can be utilized.

Abstract: Dental prosthetic restoration coatings made of dielectric materials, methods of fabricating the same, as well as methods of testing dental prosthetic restorations are provided. A prosthetic restoration coating can include dielectric materials such as Al2O3, ZrO2, SiNx, SiC, and SiO2. Application can take place using plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition (PECVD) methods, and alternating materials can be used to achieve desired anticorrosive, structural integrity, hardness, adhesion, and color characteristics. A testing method can include immersing a test device in solutions of differing pH, with or without abrasive steps. The cycling can include an acidic solution and a basic solution, with an optional neutral solution. As the abrasive step, a chewing simulator can be utilized.