Chitosan, alginate and other macromolecules as activated carbon immobilizing agents: a review on composite adsorbents for the removal of water contaminants
Activated carbon (AC) is widely used in water treatment, however, it has some technical
disadvantages, such as its high cost and difficulty to recover. To overcome these drawbacks …
disadvantages, such as its high cost and difficulty to recover. To overcome these drawbacks …
Fundamentals and current strategies for peripheral nerve repair and regeneration
A body of evidence indicates that peripheral nerves have an extraordinary yet limited
capacity to regenerate after an injury. Peripheral nerve injuries have confounded …
capacity to regenerate after an injury. Peripheral nerve injuries have confounded …
ZnO NPs incorporated gelatin grafted polyacrylamide hydrogel nanocomposite for controlled release of ciprofloxacin
A Tanwar, P Date, D Ottoor - Colloid and Interface Science Communications, 2021 - Elsevier
Hydrogel nanocomposites are hydrogels which are equipped with nanomaterial within their
polymeric framework. They exhibit superior strength and elasticity compared to conventional …
polymeric framework. They exhibit superior strength and elasticity compared to conventional …
[HTML][HTML] Antimicrobial-loaded polyacrylamide hydrogels supported on titanium as reservoir for local drug delivery
Arthroplasty is a highly successful treatment to restore the function of a joint. The
contamination of the implant via bacterial adhesion is the first step toward the development …
contamination of the implant via bacterial adhesion is the first step toward the development …
[HTML][HTML] Tissue-engineered models of the human brain: state-of-the-art analysis and challenges
G Tarricone, I Carmagnola, V Chiono - Journal of Functional Biomaterials, 2022 - mdpi.com
Neurological disorders affect billions of people across the world, making the discovery of
effective treatments an important challenge. The evaluation of drug efficacy is further …
effective treatments an important challenge. The evaluation of drug efficacy is further …
Surgical Sealant with Integrated Shape‐Morphing Dual Modality Ultrasound and Computed Tomography Sensors for Gastric Leak Detection
B Suter, AHC Anthis, AK Zehnder, V Mergen… - Advanced …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Postoperative anastomotic leaks are the most feared complications after gastric surgery. For
diagnostics clinicians mostly rely on clinical symptoms such as fever and tachycardia, often …
diagnostics clinicians mostly rely on clinical symptoms such as fever and tachycardia, often …
[HTML][HTML] Fibroblasts upregulate expression of adhesion molecules and promote lymphocyte retention in 3D fibroin/gelatin scaffolds
MA Nosenko, AM Moysenovich, AY Arkhipova… - Bioactive Materials, 2021 - Elsevier
Bioengineered scaffolds are crucial components in artificial tissue construction. In general,
these scaffolds provide inert three-dimensional (3D) surfaces supporting cell growth …
these scaffolds provide inert three-dimensional (3D) surfaces supporting cell growth …
[HTML][HTML] Advances in Polysaccharide-and Synthetic Polymer-Based Vitreous Substitutes
The vitreous humour is a gel-like structure that composes the majority of each eye. It
functions to provide passage of light, be a viscoelastic dampener, and hold the retina in …
functions to provide passage of light, be a viscoelastic dampener, and hold the retina in …
Synthesis of PVA capped naproxen conjugated MgO nanoparticles and its bioactivity screening
A Razzaq, SS Naz, IZ Qureshi, F Rehman… - Journal of Drug Delivery …, 2022 - Elsevier
The prescribed use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs is associated with numerous life-
threatening side effects. There is a great need to develop low-dose NSAID formulations to …
threatening side effects. There is a great need to develop low-dose NSAID formulations to …
Honeybee Silk and Chitosan: A Promising Biocomposite for Wound Healing Applications
Purpose Biopolymeric materials, especially composites, are extensively used as wound
healing scaffolds in tissue engineering due to their ability to mimic the essential properties of …
healing scaffolds in tissue engineering due to their ability to mimic the essential properties of …