Direct ink writing (DIW) stands as a pioneering additive manufacturing technique that holds
transformative potential in the field of hydrogel fabrication. This innovative approach allows …

Hydrogels are three-dimensional networks with a variety of structures and functions that
have a remarkable ability to absorb huge amounts of water or biological fluids. They can …

Controlling the wound exudates accompanied by microbial wound infections has still
remained as one the most challenging clinical issues. Herein, a chitosan/gelatin/polyvinyl …

Cellulose nanofibrils (CNF) isolation based on a catalyst-free maleic anhydride esterification
has proven to be effective, however, the effects of pulp hornification on CNF isolation by this …

Rheological characterisation plays a crucial role in developing and optimising advanced
materials in the form of hydrogels and aerogels, especially if 3D printing technologies are …

Graphene oxide (GO) has attracted attention in materials science and engineering due to its
large aspect ratio and dispersibility in polar solvent including water. It has recently been …

It is hypothesized that during the periodate oxidation of bacterial cellulose (BC), the chains
will be cleaved in the amorphous regions. Subsequent chlorite oxidation will cause highly …

Bacterial cellulose (BC) is an appealing class of nanoscale biopolymers with immense
potential for sustainable development across food, energy, and health sectors. However …

Despite the significant properties of fossil plastics, the current unsustainable methods
employed in production, usage and disposal present a grave threat to both energy and …

Bone defects are a prevalent clinical issue that presents a serious medical challenge. Bone
tissue engineering (BTE) has emerged as an effective approach for treating large bone …