Current advances and emerging trends in sustainable polyhydroxyalkanoate modification from organic waste streams for material applications

N Jaffur, G Kumar, P Jeetah, S Ramakrishna… - International Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
The current processes for producing polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) are costly, owing to the
high cost of cultivation feedstocks, and the need to sterilise the growth medium, which is …

[HTML][HTML] Novel production methods of polyhydroxyalkanoates and their innovative uses in biomedicine and industry

G Fernandez-Bunster, P Pavez - Molecules, 2022 - mdpi.com
Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA), a biodegradable polymer obtained from microorganisms and
plants, have been widely used in biomedical applications and devices, such as sutures …

Dual-modal imaging and synergistic spinal tumor therapy enabled by hierarchical-structured nanofibers with cascade release and postoperative anti-adhesion

J Qian, L Su, J He, R Ruan, J Wang, Z Wang, P Xiao… - ACS …, 2022 - ACS Publications
Most treatments for spinal cancer are accompanied by serious side effects including
subsequent tumor recurrence, spinal cord compression, and tissue adhesion, thus a highly …

[HTML][HTML] Polyhydroxyalkanoates composites and blends: improved properties and new applications

AJ Emaimo, AA Olkhov, AL Iordanskii… - Journal of Composites …, 2022 - mdpi.com
Composites of Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) have been proven to have enhanced
properties in comparison to the pure form of these polyesters. Depending on what polymer …

Biomedical polymer scaffolds mimicking bone marrow niches to advance in vitro expansion of hematopoietic stem cells

J Hong, W Zheng, X Wang, Y Hao… - Journal of Materials …, 2022 - pubs.rsc.org
Hematopoietic stem cell (HSC) transplantation provides an effective platform for the
treatment of hematological disorders. However, the donor shortage of HSCs and immune …

Fabrication of 3D-printed PLA filter with immobilized Prussian blue for aqueous cesium removal

B Kim, D Oh, TH Kim, Y Hwang - Journal of Water Process Engineering, 2023 - Elsevier
This study explores a method to immobilize Prussian blue (PB) on a 3D-printed filter made of
polylactic acid (PLA) to selectively remove cesium (Cs) ions from water. A pristine 3D-printed …

Optical sensors based on electrospun membranes–principles, applications, and prospects for chemistry and biology

E Pavlova, A Maslakova, K Prusakov… - New Journal of …, 2022 - pubs.rsc.org
Electrospun membranes are highly porous and have a large specific surface area. Their
composition and morphology can be modified by multi-component blending and post …

Review on Recycling of Cross-Linked Polyethylene

M Selvin, S Shah, HJ Maria, S Thomas… - Industrial & …, 2024 - ACS Publications
Cross-linked polyethylene is one of the most widely used thermosetting plastics. Due to its
low cost, lightweight, and exceptional insulation properties against electricity and heat, it is …

[HTML][HTML] Recent Biotechnological Applications of Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) in the Biomedical Sector—A Review

MSF Diniz, MM Mourão, LP Xavier, AV Santos - Polymers, 2023 - mdpi.com
Petroleum-derived plastics are materials of great importance for the contemporary lifestyle,
and are widely used commercially because they are low cost, resistant, malleable, and …

[HTML][HTML] Sustainable antibacterial and antiviral high-performance copper-coated filter produced via ion beam treatment

S Jung, JY Yang, D Jang, T Kim, KH Baek, H Yoon… - Polymers, 2022 - mdpi.com
With the spread of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), disease
prevention has become incredibly important. Consequently, mask and air-purifier use has …