Antimicrobial nano-agents: the copper age
The constant advent of major health threats such as antibacterial resistance or highly
communicable viruses, together with a declining antimicrobial discovery, urgently requires …
communicable viruses, together with a declining antimicrobial discovery, urgently requires …
Chitosan and cellulose-based hydrogels for wound management
S Alven, BA Aderibigbe - International journal of molecular sciences, 2020 - mdpi.com
Wound management remains a challenge worldwide, although there are several developed
wound dressing materials for the management of acute and chronic wounds. The wound …
wound dressing materials for the management of acute and chronic wounds. The wound …
Bacterial cellulose: A smart biomaterial with diverse applications
Natural biomaterials have benefited the human civilisation for millennia. However, in recent
years, designing of natural materials for a wide range of applications have become a focus …
years, designing of natural materials for a wide range of applications have become a focus …
Current international research into cellulose as a functional nanomaterial for advanced applications
This review paper provides a recent overview of current international research that is being
conducted into the functional properties of cellulose as a nanomaterial. A particular …
conducted into the functional properties of cellulose as a nanomaterial. A particular …
Biopolymers and composites: Properties, characterization and their applications in food, medical and pharmaceutical industries
GP Udayakumar, S Muthusamy, B Selvaganesh… - Journal of …, 2021 - Elsevier
Polymers have occupied an indispensable role in almost all types of industries for their
immense physical and mechanical characteristics, mainly in food, packaging …
immense physical and mechanical characteristics, mainly in food, packaging …
Chitosan/Hyaluronic acid/Alginate and an assorted polymers loaded with honey, plant, and marine compounds for progressive wound healing—Know-how
M Prasathkumar, S Sadhasivam - International Journal of Biological …, 2021 - Elsevier
Biomaterials are being extensively used in regenerative medicine including tissue
engineering applications, as these enhance tissue development, repair, and help in the …
engineering applications, as these enhance tissue development, repair, and help in the …
Antibacterial and antiviral functional materials: chemistry and biological activity toward tackling COVID-19-like pandemics
The ongoing worldwide pandemic due to COVID-19 has created awareness toward
ensuring best practices to avoid the spread of microorganisms. In this regard, the research …
ensuring best practices to avoid the spread of microorganisms. In this regard, the research …
Bacterial cellulose-based composite scaffolds for biomedical applications: a review
Bacterial cellulose (BC), with non-toxicity, high purity, and biocompatibility, has been
considered as a versatile candidate for various biomedical applications. Recently, the …
considered as a versatile candidate for various biomedical applications. Recently, the …
Bacterial cellulose: Production, modification and perspectives in biomedical applications
S Gorgieva, J Trček - Nanomaterials, 2019 - mdpi.com
Bacterial cellulose (BC) is ultrafine, nanofibrillar material with an exclusive combination of
properties such as high crystallinity (84%–89%) and polymerization degree, high surface …
properties such as high crystallinity (84%–89%) and polymerization degree, high surface …
Scaffolds for wound healing applications
I Negut, G Dorcioman, V Grumezescu - Polymers, 2020 - mdpi.com
In order to overcome the shortcomings related to unspecific and partially efficient
conventional wound dressings, impressive efforts are oriented in the development and …
conventional wound dressings, impressive efforts are oriented in the development and …