Abstract 3D printing alias additive manufacturing can transform 3D virtual models created by
computer-aided design (CAD) into physical 3D objects in a layer-by-layer manner …

Biodegradable films constructed from food ingredients are being developed for food coating
and packaging applications to create more sustainable and environmentally friendly …

Biomedical materials are in high demand for transplantation in cases of diseased or
damaged bone tissue. Hydrogels are potential candidates for bone defect repair; however …

Soft sensing technologies have the potential to revolutionize wearable devices, haptic
interfaces and robotic systems. However, there are numerous challenges in the deployment …

Hydrogels with high strength and ductility are normally prepared from synthetic polymers,
and most protein‐based hydrogels are soft and brittle. Here, a strong, ductile gelatin …

Hydrogels have been developed since the 1960s for applications in personal care,
medicine, and engineering. Evidence has accumulated that hydrogels under prolonged …

The over increasing demand of eco-friendly materials to counter various problems, such as
environmental issues, economics, sustainability, biodegradability, and biocompatibility …

Food packaging derived from a petroleum base represents a serious environmental
problem. Finding alternative sustainable solutions is a must. Therefore, the current study has …

Living building materials (LBMs) were engineered that are capable of both biological and
structural functions. LBMs were created by inoculating an inert structural sand-hydrogel …

A green nanocomposite film with pH-sensitivity and antioxidant activity based on oxidized
chitin nanocrystals (O-ChNCs)/gelatin incorporating black rice bran anthocyanins (BACNs) …