[HTML][HTML] Atomic force microscopy (AFM) on biopolymers and hydrogels for biotechnological applications—Possibilities and limits

J Joshi, SV Homburg, A Ehrmann - Polymers, 2022 - mdpi.com
Atomic force microscopy (AFM) is one of the microscopic techniques with the highest lateral
resolution. It can usually be applied in air or even in liquids, enabling the investigation of a …

Recent trends in mesoporous silica nanoparticles of rode-like morphology for cancer theranostics: A review

S Sargazi, U Laraib, M Barani, A Rahdar… - Journal of Molecular …, 2022 - Elsevier
The shape has become a determining factor that can tremendously affect drug delivery
efficiency. Mesoporous silica nanoparticles (MSNs), and specifically rod-shaped …

Preparation of shell-core fiber-encapsulated Lactobacillus rhamnosus 1.0320 using coaxial electrospinning

C Xu, J Ma, Z Liu, W Wang, X Liu, S Qian, L Chen, L Gu… - Food Chemistry, 2023 - Elsevier
In this study, shell-core fibers were successfully prepared by using Eudragit S100 (ES100)
and poly (vinyl alcohol)(PVA)/pectin (PEC) through coaxial electrospinning technology. The …

[HTML][HTML] Citric acid, chitosan and oregano essential oil impact on physical and antimicrobial properties of cassava starch films

MS Hernández, LN Ludueña, SK Flores - … Polymer Technologies and …, 2023 - Elsevier
The research deals with the development of antimicrobial edible films based on cassava
starch/glycerol, added with oregano essential oil and prepared by casting. The effect of citric …

Levan-chitosan blend films: Preparation, structural, physical properties and application in pork packaging

Y Wang, Z Zhou, Y Han - International Journal of Biological …, 2022 - Elsevier
Conventional fossil fuel-based packaging materials often brings of food safety and serious
environmental pollution. It is significant to develop an environmentally-friendly packaging …

Saccharomyces cerevisiae-incorporated and sucrose-rich sodium alginate film: An effective antioxidant packaging film for longan preservation

Z Yang, X Zhai, M Li, Z Li, J Shi, X Huang, X Zou… - International Journal of …, 2022 - Elsevier
A sodium alginate (SA) film incorporated with Saccharomyces cerevisiae (SE) and sucrose
(SU) was fabricated to control the quality and pericarp browning of longan. The SE with …

Development and characterization of crosslinked k-carrageenan/sericin blend with covalent agents or thermal crosslink for indomethacin extended release

WT Vieira, MGC da Silva… - International journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
Modified release of multiparticulate pharmaceutical forms is a key therapeutic strategy to
reduce side effects and toxicity caused by high and repeated doses of immediate-release …

Effect of surface chemistry on hemolysis, thrombogenicity, and toxicity of carbon nanotube doped thermally sprayed hydroxyapatite implants

D Shankar, SC Jambagi, N Gowda… - ACS Biomaterials …, 2024 - ACS Publications
Assessing blood compatibility is crucial before in vivo procedures and is considered more
reliable than many in vitro tests. This study examines the physiochemical properties and …

[HTML][HTML] How the chitosan structure can affect the adsorption of pharmaceuticals from wastewaters: An overview

Y Dago-Serry, KN Maroulas, AK Tolkou… - Carbohydrate Polymer …, 2024 - Elsevier
The disposal of pharmaceutical compounds in wastewater is a significant environmental and
health challenge. These drug residues can have adverse effects on aquatic ecosystems and …

[HTML][HTML] Biomimetic Janus film fabricated via cryogenic electrospinning for gastrointestinal mucosa repair

W Tian, X Liu, K Ren, JYH Fuh, X Zhang, T Bai, B Wu - Materials & Design, 2023 - Elsevier
Substantial mucosa defects in gastrointestinal tracts are difficult to repair, causing high
mortality. Existing artificial mucosa studies overlooked the natural surface texture and the …