Today, chitosan (CS) is probably considered as a biofunctional polysaccharide with the most
notable growth and potential for applications in various fields. The progress in chitin …

Most of the people in the world are affected by glaucoma, which leads to irreversible
blindness. Several patient friendly treatments are available, nevertheless medications lack …

Electrically active constructs can have a beneficial effect on electroresponsive tissues, such
as the brain, heart, and nervous system. Conducting polymers (CPs) are being considered …

In this study we investigated the possibility of using layer-by-layer deposition, based in
natural polymers (chitosan and alginate), to control the release of different ophthalmic drugs …

The organic electrochemical transistor (OECT) with a conjugated polymer as the active
material is the elementary unit of organic bioelectronic devices. Improved functionalities …

At the end of 80s and in the early 90s, an increasing interest in the development of
mucoadhesive formulations occurred in the pharmaceutical field. Such formulations …

The disposal of non-degradable plastics has increased exponentially as a result of poor
recycling efficacy. The development of biodegradable plastics has become indispensable …

The incidence of peripheral nerve injury (PNI) is high worldwide, and a poor prognosis is
common. Surgical closure and repair of the affected area are crucial to ensure the effective …

Three kinds of methods based on extrusion and 3D printing and different acidic solutions
(formic acid (FA), acetic acid (AA), glycolic acid (GA) and lactic acid (LA)) were applied for …

The advent of nanotechnology has opened the possibility of fabricating nanoscopic pillars
on the surface of polymeric films mimicking the Gecko's foot, in an attempt to increase their …