Engineered nanomaterials in microbial fuel cells–recent developments, sustainability aspects, and future outlook

M Kamali, TM Aminabhavi, R Abbassi, R Dewil… - Fuel, 2022 - Elsevier
Microbial fuel cells (MFCs) have recently emerged as green technology for the direct
electricity generation from polluted (waste) water loaded with organic and inorganic …

Application of eco-friendly waterborne polyurethane composite coating incorporated with nano cellulose crystalline and silver nano particles on wood antibacterial …

L Cheng, S Ren, X Lu - Polymers, 2020 - mdpi.com
To endow wood plate with antimicrobial properties, waterborne polyurethane (WPU)
coatings incorporated with nano cellulose crystalline (NCC) and silver nanoparticles …

Dispersibility and size control of silver nanoparticles with anti-algal potential based on coupling effects of polyvinylpyrrolidone and sodium tripolyphosphate

M Wang, H Li, Y Li, F Mo, Z Li, R Chai, H Wang - Nanomaterials, 2020 - mdpi.com
In nearly all the cases of biotoxicity studies of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs), AgNPs used
often have general dispersibility and wide size distribution, which may inevitably generate …

The Action‐Networks of Nanosilver: Bridging the Gap between Material and Biology

H Cao, H Qin, Y Li, KD Jandt - Advanced Healthcare Materials, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
The emergence of nanosilver (silver in nanoscale shapes and their assemblies) benefits the
landscape of modern healthcare; however, this brings about concerns over its safety issues …

[HTML][HTML] Fabrication and characterization of biodegradable Mg-Zn-Y-Nd-Ag alloy: Microstructure, mechanical properties, corrosion behavior and antibacterial activities

Y Feng, S Zhu, L Wang, L Chang, Y Hou, S Guan - Bioactive Materials, 2018 - Elsevier
Magnesium (Mg), a potential biodegradable material, has drawn wide attention in the bone
reconstruction field. However, Mg alloys, served as the bone graft substitution, remain a …

Unravelling the role of surface modification in the dermocompatibility of silver nanoparticles in vitro and in vivo

Z Xiong, L Liu, Z Zhang, L Cao, D Cao, Z Du, Y Tang - Chemosphere, 2022 - Elsevier
A clearer picture of interactions between differently coated silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) and
biological interfaces that are confronted with by the dermal exposure route is of utmost …

Colloidal silver combating pathogenic Pseudomonas aeruginosa and MRSA in chronic rhinosinusitis

S Feizi, CM Cooksley, GS Bouras, CA Prestidge… - Colloids and Surfaces B …, 2021 - Elsevier
The emergence of antibiotic resistant bacteria requires for the development of new
antimicrobial compounds one of which colloidal silver (CS) having strong bactericidal …

Dynamic electrochemical impedance study of fluoride conversion coating on AZ31 magnesium alloy to improve bio‐adaptability for orthopedic application

K Saranya, M Kalaiyarasan, S Chatterjee… - Materials and …, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
In the present work, fluoride conversion coating was formed on AZ31 magnesium alloy at
40° C and the conversion time was optimized. A smooth surface with pores were formed …

[HTML][HTML] Titanate incorporated anodized coating on magnesium alloy for corrosion protection, antibacterial responses and osteogenic enhancement

S Chatterjee - Journal of Magnesium and Alloys, 2022 - Elsevier
The rapid degradation of Mg alloy was reduced by incorporating titanate on a fluorine-based
anodized layer. The coating shows (i) excellent biomineralization ability,(ii) improved local …

Antibacterial polyurethane foams with quaternized-chitosan as a chain extender for nasal packing and hemostasis

K Ding, W Cong, Y Liu, C Song, H Mi, C Liu, Y Ma… - Acta Biomaterialia, 2024 - Elsevier
Endoscopic surgery is an effective and common clinical practice for chronic sinusitis. Nasal
packing materials are applied in nasal surgery to prevent hemorrhage and promote wound …