One biomimetic approach to surface passivation involves a series of surface coatings based on the slick surfaces of carnivorous pitcher plants (Nepenthes), termed slippery liquid-infused porous surfaces (SLIPS).This study introduces a simplified method to produce SLIPS using a polydopamine (PDA) anchor layer, inspired by mussel adhesion.SLIPS layer
Satellite and airborne optical sensors are increasingly used by scientists, and policy makers, and managers for studying and managing forests, agriculture crops, and urban areas.Their data acquired with given instrumental specifications (spectral resolution, viewing direction, sensor field-of-view, etc.) and for a specific experimental configuratio
Bacterial predation impacts microbial community structures, which can have both positive and negative effects on plant and animal health and on environmental sustainability.Myxococcus xanthus is an epibiotic soil predator with a broad range of prey, including Sinorhizobium meliloti, which establishes nitrogen-fixing symbiosis with legumes.During th
The Schiff base was synthesized using the m-bromosalicylaldehyde and ethylenediamine in 1:1 mole ratio.Using the infrared, UV, fluorescence and 1H-13CNMR spectral analysis the m-bromosalicylaldehyde derivative structure was confirmed.Using DFT study the compound structure was optimized.Local energy decomposition (LED) analysis calculated binding bu