Superhydrophobic Surfaces as a Potential Skin Coating to Prevent Jellyfish Stings: Inhibition and Anti-Tentacle Adhesion in Nematocysts of Jellyfish <i>Nemopilema nomurai</i>.

ABSTRACT: The development of skin-protective materials that prevent the adhesion of cnidarian nematocysts and enhance the mechanical strength of these materials is crucial for addressing the issue of jellyfish stings. This study aimed to construct superhydrophobic nanomaterials capable of creating a surface that inhibits nematocyst adhesion, therefore preventing jellyfish stings. We investigated wettability and nematocyst adhesion on four different surfaces: gelatin, polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS), dodecyl trichlorosilane (DTS)-modified SiO₂, and perfluorooctane triethoxysilane (PFOTS)-modified TiO₂. Our findings revealed that an increase in hydrophobicity significantly inhibited nematocyst adhesion. Furthermore, DTS-modified sprayed SiO₂ and PFOTS-modified sprated TiO<

SUBMITTER: Xie Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11643888 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature