Nanochitin and nanochitosan: Chitin nanostructure engineering with multiscale properties for biomedical and environmental applications

S Lee, LT Hao, J Park, DX Oh… - Advanced Materials, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Nanochitin and nanochitosan (with random‐copolymer‐based multiscale architectures of
glucosamine and N‐acetylglucosamine units) have recently attracted immense attention for …

Underwater and wet adhesion strategies for hydrogels in biomedical applications

HY Yuen, HP Bei, X Zhao - Chemical Engineering Journal, 2022 - Elsevier
Hydrogel is a class of biomaterials that is widely adopted in tissue engineering due to its
versatility and biocompatibility in mimicking natural tissue properties. For these hydrogels …

Mildly processed chitin used in one-component drinking straws and single use materials: Strength, biodegradability and recyclability

C Chen, Q Wu, Z Wan, Q Yang, Z Xu, D Li, Y Jin… - Chemical Engineering …, 2022 - Elsevier
We introduce a facile approach toward fully biobased single-use materials based on chitin
nanofibers (ChNFs). The chitin is sourced directly from ocean biomass residues (crab shells) …

A conformable and tough janus adhesive patch with limited 1D swelling behavior for internal bioadhesion

K Chen, C Liu, J Huang, L Che… - Advanced Functional …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Advanced bioadhesion techniques have offered unprecedented opportunities for life‐saving
internal surgical procedures. However, most existing bioadhesives failed to rapidly establish …

[HTML][HTML] Guanidium iodide treatment of size-controlled CsPbI3 quantum dots for stable crystal phase and highly efficient red LEDs

H Ebe, R Suzuki, S Sumikoshi, M Uwano… - Chemical Engineering …, 2023 - Elsevier
The optoelectronic properties of lead-halide perovskite quantum dots (QDs) can be tuned
according to their halogen composition ratio and quantum size effect. However, the pure red …

Sustainable Poly(butylene adipate-co-furanoate) Composites with Sulfated Chitin Nanowhiskers: Synergy Leading to Superior Robustness and Improved …

TV Thanh, LT Hao, HY Cho, H Kim… - ACS Sustainable …, 2022 - ACS Publications
Plastic waste accumulation is a current societal crisis. Although replacing nondegradable
plastics with biodegradable alternatives is one solution to this problem, conventional …

Gradient modulus tissue adhesive composite for dynamic wound closure

Y Li, G Li, Y Chen, X Zhao, Y Wang… - Advanced Functional …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Wound closure in fluid‐rich and dynamic environments is challenging. Wound closed by
suturing or stapling is prone to tear, causing fluid leakage and inflection. Despite recent …

Enhanced Mechanical Properties of Poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate)/Cellulose Nanocrystal Nanocomposites Obtained by In Situ Polymerization

H Kim, H Jeon, M Lee, SA Park, SM Kim… - ACS Applied Polymer …, 2022 - ACS Publications
Biodegradable plastic films, in which poly (butylene adipate-co-terephthalate)(PBAT) is a
major component, play a significant role in the expansion of the sustainable plastic …

A novel sol-gel strategy for constructing wood fibers and aramid nanofiber nanocomposite with strong, tough and recyclable properties

T Liu, Z Liu, Z Zhou, SQ Shi, JT Aladejana… - … Science and Technology, 2023 - Elsevier
Recently, biomass-based materials derived from wood processing residues have been
developed to resolve the white pollution. However, the poor mechanical strength, weak …

From Nature‐Sourced Polysaccharide Particles to Advanced Functional Materials

Y Ma, SM Morozova, E Kumacheva - Advanced Materials, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Polysaccharides constitute over 90% of the carbohydrate mass in nature, which makes them
a promising feedstock for manufacturing sustainable materials. Polysaccharide particles …