Abstract: An object is to provide a novel peeling method and a novel peeling apparatus. A peeling method including a first step of forming a separation layer over a substrate, a second step of forming a layer to be separated over the separation layer, a third step of forming a peeling starting point by separating part of the layer to be separated from the separation layer, and a fourth step of peeling the layer to be separated from the substrate using the peeling starting point. In the fourth step, the substrate temperature is higher than or equal to 60 degrees Celsius and lower than or equal to 90 degrees Celsius.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for checking a discharge inception voltage of a dielectric material, a method for forming a displacement field on the dielectric materials comprising applying a voltage the same as or higher than the discharge inception voltage generated by an external field obtained from the above to the dielectric material to which electrodes are connected, a method for forming plasma on the surfaces of the dielectric material comprising injecting reaction gases and applying a voltage the same as or higher than the discharge inception voltage obtained above to the dielectric material to which electrodes are connected, a method for forming a displacement field on the entire surface of the dielectric material comprising applying a voltage the same as or higher than the discharge inception voltage obtained above to the dielectric material to which electrodes are connected, and a dielectric material which is modified, in which the surfaces thereof are treated with plasma by the methods

Abstract: A method of modifying a surface of a polymeric nanofiber, for example, a polymeric nanofiber mat, is provided. For surface modification of the polymeric nanofiber by plasma treatment, a method capable of forming a surface of the polymeric nanofiber on nano-scaled patterns using a remarkably simple method in which the polymeric nanofiber is subjected to plasma treatment in a state in which an AAO template is placed on the polymeric nanofiber is provided. Ultimately, the invention for obtaining a biomaterial for tissue regeneration applications by providing micro-environmental conditions, which are more desirable to initial attachment and growth of cells, to a surface of the polymeric nanofiber is disclosed.

Abstract: Medical devices and methods for drying medical devices are disclosed. An example method for drying a medical device may include disposing a medical device within a drying apparatus. The drying apparatus may include a variable frequency microwave heating device. The medical device may include a substrate, the substrate including an active pharmaceutical ingredient and a solvent. The method may also include heating the medical device with the drying apparatus. Heating may evaporate at least a portion of the solvent.

Abstract: Methods of making medical devices are described. A method of making a medical device for delivering a bioactive includes preparing a suitable solution comprising the bioactive; placing a vessel containing the solution over a substrate comprising a biocompatible foam and defining open cells; initiating flow of the solution from the vessel and toward the substrate such that the solution exits the vessel and contacts the substrate; and maintaining flow of the solution for an amount of time sufficient to achieve a desired volume of the solution within the substrate. Medical devices made by the methods are also described.

Abstract: A multiple stent structure including a plurality of stent bodies arranged end to end in which adjacent stent bodies of the structure are connected by a severable connecting portion disposed between the adjacent stent bodies is disclosed. A method of coating a plurality of stents including depositing a coating on the multiple stent structure and severing the severable connecting portions to disconnect the plurality of stent bodies is disclosed.

Abstract: Magnetic vascular grafts and methods for their use are provided herein.

Abstract: Methods for forming an expandable tubular body having a plurality of braided filaments including a first filament including platinum or platinum alloy and a second filament including cobalt-chromium alloy. The methods include applying a first phosphorylcholine material directly on the platinum or platinum alloy of the first filament and applying a silane material on the second filament followed by a second phosphorylcholine material on the silane material on the second filament. The first and second phosphorylcholine materials each define a thickness of less than 100 nanometers.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to a process for manufacturing a fluoropolymer composite, said process comprising the following sequential steps: (i) providing an aqueous latex comprising from 10% to 40% by weight, preferably from 15% to 35% by weight of at least one fluoropolymer comprising recurring units derived from vinylidene fluoride (VDF) [polymer (VDF)]; (ii) up-concentrating the aqueous latex provided in step (i) thereby providing an up-concentrated aqueous latex comprising from 45% to 60% by weight, preferably from 45% to 55% by weight of at least one polymer (VDF); (iii) contacting one continuous fiber or a bunch of continuous fibers with the up-concentrated aqueous latex provided in step (ii); (iv) squeezing the impregnated fibrous material provided in step (iii); (v) drying the squeezed fibrous material provided in step (iv), typically at a temperature comprised between 100° C. and 120° C.; (vi) baking the dried fibrous material provided in step (v) at a temperature comprised between 190° C.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a three-dimensional object includes: providing a carrier which has a predetermined surface including a first surface, a second surface, and a third surface; and driving a discharging head to move on a work track and conduct a three-dimensional spread corresponding to the first surface, the second surface, and the third surface, wherein the predetermined surface and the work track have an identical spacing therebetween. Wherein the discharging head moves relative to the first surface using a first movement speed and conducts the three-dimensional spread, the discharging head moves relative to the second surface using a second movement speed and conducts the three-dimensional spread, the discharging head moves relative to the third surface using a third movement speed and conducts the three-dimensional spread.

Abstract: Described herein are various antimicrobial glass articles that have improved resistance to discoloration when exposed to harsh conditions. The improved antimicrobial glass articles described herein generally include a glass substrate that has a low concentration of nonbridging oxygen atoms, a compressive stress layer and an antimicrobial silver-containing region that each extend inward from a surface of the glass substrate to a specific depth, such that the glass article experiences little-to-no discoloration when exposed to harsh conditions. Methods of making and using the glass articles are also described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for finishing fibers and/or fabrics, the intention being to reduce the adhesion of microorganisms, especially of bacteria and/or yeasts, to the fibers and/or fabrics. The method involves applying a composition ZS comprising selected hydrophilic silane derivatives to the fibers and/or fabrics. The invention further relates to a method for the quantitative determination of the adhesion of microorganisms to fibers and/or fabrics.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a coated low-friction medical device, such as low-friction medical tubing, including applying a coating to one or more selected portions of a surface of low-friction medical tubing to indicate at least one marking formed along the surface of the low-friction medical tubing, and simultaneously or substantially simultaneously: (a) curing the applied coating to a designated temperature (which is above the temperature at which the low-friction medical tubing begins to decompose and shrink) to adhere the applied coating to the surface of the low-friction medical tubing, (b) utilizing one or more anti-shrinking devices to counteract or otherwise inhibit the shrinking of the low-friction medical tubing, and (c) exhausting any harmful byproducts resulting from curing the low-friction medical tubing to a temperate above the temperature at which the low-friction medical tubing begins to decompose.

Abstract: Embodiments herein include apparatus and methods for coating medical devices. In an embodiment, a coating apparatus is included having a coating application unit including a movement restriction structure, a fluid applicator having a lengthwise major axis, a fluid distribution bar having a body angled with respect to the major lengthwise axis of the fluid applicator between 0 and 20 degrees, a rotation mechanism and an axial motion mechanism. The axial motion mechanism configured to cause movement of at least one of the coating application unit and the rotation mechanism with respect to one another. Other embodiments are also included herein.

Abstract: Methods for texturing surgical implants, for example, breast implants, are provided. The methods include the use of computer controlled 3D printing of a sacrificial material to create a textured surface on an unfinished surface of the implant.

Abstract: A method of forming a biocompatible or biologically inert article for use in an application in which the article will make contact with at least one tissue, organ, or fluid within a human or animal body is provided. The method generally comprises providing an article having an external surface; selecting chemical precursors; using a means to direct one or more chemical precursors towards or to apply such chemical precursors to the external surface; activating the chemical precursors by exposing said precursors to atmospheric pressure plasma; and grafting and/or cross-linking the chemical precursors to form a solid coating adjacent to the external surface of the article.

Abstract: An ultrasonic surgical blade includes a body having a proximal end, a distal end, and an outer surface. The distal end is movable relative to a longitudinal axis in accordance with ultrasonic vibrations applied to the proximal end. At least a portion of the outer surface of the body comprises a lubricious coating adhered thereto. The lubricious coating has a coefficient of friction that is less than the coefficient of friction of the outer surface of the body.

Abstract: Nano scale collagen particles can be obtained from an embrittling and attrition process that reduces the size of collagen particles to the nano scale. These nano scale collagen particles have many favorable properties such as providing beneficial and enhanced properties for cell seeding and wound healing. The nano scale collagen particles can be included in biocompatible (e.g., biostable or biodegradable) compositions and are useful for wound treatment and management, as well as in cell cultures and tissue engineering implants.

Abstract: A stain-barrier is described along with methods of its application to a fabric. The stain barrier reduces variability between samples of different dilution or fabric type so that limits of stain detection can be assigned more accurately and precisely and stain detection techniques can be transparently compared.

Abstract: A mild, simple process of preparing lignin nanoparticle dispersions is disclosed. Additionally, compositions and methods of making lignin nanoparticle-polymer complexes comprising derivatized and/or non-derivatized lignin nanoparticle dispersions and water soluble and/or water dispersible polymers are disclosed. Further, methods of using at least one of the lignin nanoparticle dispersions, derivatized lignin nanoparticle dispersions, and/or the lignin nanoparticle-polymer complex to impart rinse-resistant properties, such as hydrophilic properties, to substrates, or function as tunable nanoparticle surfactants are disclosed.