Hydrogels classification according to the physical or chemical interactions and as stimuli-sensitive materials

M Bustamante-Torres, D Romero-Fierro… - Gels, 2021 - mdpi.com
Hydrogels are attractive biomaterials with favorable characteristics due to their water uptake
capacity. However, hydrogel properties are determined by the cross-linking degree and …

Health impact of silver nanoparticles: a review of the biodistribution and toxicity following various routes of exposure

Z Ferdous, A Nemmar - International journal of molecular sciences, 2020 - mdpi.com
Engineered nanomaterials (ENMs) have gained huge importance in technological
advancements over the past few years. Among the various ENMs, silver nanoparticles …

A comprehensive review on energy storage systems: Types, comparison, current scenario, applications, barriers, and potential solutions, policies, and future prospects

E Hossain, HMR Faruque, MSH Sunny, N Mohammad… - Energies, 2020 - mdpi.com
Driven by global concerns about the climate and the environment, the world is opting for
renewable energy sources (RESs), such as wind and solar. However, RESs suffer from the …

New perspectives on fuel cell technology: A brief review

N Sazali, WN Wan Salleh, AS Jamaludin… - Membranes, 2020 - mdpi.com
Energy storage and conversion is a very important link between the steps of energy
production and energy consumption. Traditional fossil fuels are a natural and unsustainable …

Membranes for oil/water separation: a review

HM Mousa, HS Fahmy, GAM Ali… - Advanced materials …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Recent advancements in separation and membrane technologies have shown a great
potential in removing oil from wastewaters effectively. In addition, the capabilities have …

An overview of the applications of nanomaterials and nanodevices in the food industry

M Shafiq, S Anjum, C Hano, I Anjum, BH Abbasi - Foods, 2020 - mdpi.com
The efficient progress in nanotechnology has transformed many aspects of food science and
the food industry with enhanced investment and market share. Recent advances in …

Biomimetic metallic nanostructures for biomedical applications, catalysis, and beyond

MT Yaraki, S Zahed Nasab, I Zare… - Industrial & …, 2022 - ACS Publications
Nature has inspired scientists to develop green and sustainable nanomaterials with
biomimetic functions. Particularly, biomimetic metallic nanostructures (biometal NPs) with …

Carrageenan From Kappaphycus alvarezii (Rhodophyta, Solieriaceae): Metabolism, Structure, Production, and Application

R Rupert, KF Rodrigues, VY Thien… - Frontiers in plant …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Carrageenan is a polysaccharide derived from red algae (seaweed) with enormous
economic potential in a wide range of industries, including pharmaceuticals, food …

Hybrid methacrylated gelatin and hyaluronic acid hydrogel scaffolds. Preparation and systematic characterization for prospective tissue engineering applications

B Velasco-Rodriguez, T Diaz-Vidal… - International Journal of …, 2021 - mdpi.com
Hyaluronic acid (HA) and gelatin (Gel) are major components of the extracellular matrix of
different tissues, and thus are largely appealing for the construction of hybrid hydrogels to …

Sustainable use of nanomaterials in textiles and their environmental impact

H Saleem, SJ Zaidi - Materials, 2020 - mdpi.com
At present, nanotechnology is a priority in research in several nations due to its massive
capability and financial impact. However, due to the uncertainties and abnormalities in …