The use of megamolecular polysaccharide Sacran in food and biomedical applications

LE Puluhulawa, IM Joni, AFA Mohammed, H Arima… - Molecules, 2021 - mdpi.com
Natural polymer is a frequently used polymer in various food applications and
pharmaceutical formulations due to its benefits and its biocompatibility compared to …

Fabrication of polyelectrolyte brush-functionalized two-dimensional covalent organic frameworks as additives for aqueous lubricants

T Zhang, Q Lu, X Zhang, S Liu, Q Ye, F Zhou - Tribology International, 2022 - Elsevier
A polyelectrolyte brush-functionalized COF nanosheets exhibiting fine dispersion stability in
water were successfully prepared via UV-induced thiol-ene “click” reaction for initiator …

Cyanobacterial supra‐polysaccharide: Self‐similar hierarchy, diverse morphology, and application prospects of sacran fibers

K Budpud, K Okeyoshi, MK Okajima, T Kaneko - Biopolymers, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
The biological functions of polysaccharides are influenced by their chemistry and chain
conformation, which have resulted in various functional applications and new uses for …

Size-Controllable and pH-Sensitive Whey Protein Microgels as High-Performance Aqueous Biolubricants

Y Chu, Z Zhao, S Schreiber, H Zeng… - ACS Applied Materials & …, 2024 - ACS Publications
Developing efficient aqueous biolubricants has become a significant focus of research due
to their prevalence in biotribological contacts and enormous potential in soft matter …

Zwitterionic Poly (carboxybetaine) Brush/Albumin Conjugate Films: Structure and Lubricity

Y Higaki, R Furusawa, T Otsu, NL Yamada - Langmuir, 2022 - ACS Publications
Artificial cartilages build up a highly lubricious system with the harmony of
biomacromolecules and water. Bioconjugate thin films composed of a zwitterionic poly …

Cyanobacterial Ampholyte Hydrogels Developed by the Cationization of Sulfated Polysaccharides and Their Cell-Compatibility

C Supachettapun, MA Ali, N Muangsin… - …, 2024 - ACS Publications
Sacran is a cyanobacterial supergiant polysaccharide with carboxylate and sulfate groups
that exhibits antiallergic and antiinflammatory properties. However, its high anionic functions …

Construction of hydrated lubricated interfaces on lyocell fabric surfaces and effects on anti-fibrillation performance

Z Zhao, Z Yang, X Zhang, Y Sun, Q Wang, H Zhou… - Cellulose, 2024 - Springer
Lyocell fibers are currently claimed as green fibers with good application prospects, but the
major problem of fibrillation restricts further promotion and application. In this study, based …

Exploring the frictional characteristics of kelp liquid as an environmentally friendly lubricant

H Yang, H Lu, C Wang, E Jia, B Xue… - Industrial Lubrication and …, 2022 - emerald.com
Purpose Kelp is widely productive and inexpensive. The purpose of this study is to explore
kelp liquid (KL) as an environment-friendly water-based lubricant, which is expected to …

Study on the Grafting Polyelectrolyte on Cross-Linked Polyethylene Surface and Its Biotribological Behaviors

W Zhang, T Huang, P Yang, Z Xu, X Xie… - Journal of Bio-and Tribo …, 2023 - Springer
Cross-linked polyethylene (CLPE) has been used in artificial joints for more than two
decades, and the low wear resistance compared with metal pairs made it produce abrasive …

Complexation of a Polyelectrolyte Brush with Oppositely Charged AB Diblock Copolymers: The Zipper Brushes

C Gioldasis, LN Gergidis… - … Theory and Simulations, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
The internal stratification of a polyelectrolyte complex (zipper brush) formed by mixing of an
anionic charged polyelectrolyte brush (PEB) with cationic‐neutral diblock copolymers …