Long-lasting anti-encrustation
A strong hydration layer physically repels mineral salt adsorption, outperforming commercial stents under infected conditions.
Yucong, Wu · Wen, Xiufang · Zhong, Yanping · Haoyan, Chen · Qian, Lei · Li, Jiawei · Yu, Peng · Tian, Ye · Jin, Haoyu · Wang, Zhengao · Ning, Chengyun
Bioactive Materials 2026
Reduces encrustation by 99.6% in rat bladder model without infection