Nanochitin and nanochitosan: Chitin nanostructure engineering with multiscale properties for biomedical and environmental applications
Nanochitin and nanochitosan (with random‐copolymer‐based multiscale architectures of
glucosamine and N‐acetylglucosamine units) have recently attracted immense attention for …
glucosamine and N‐acetylglucosamine units) have recently attracted immense attention for …
Underwater and wet adhesion strategies for hydrogels in biomedical applications
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 …
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) …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Plastic waste accumulation is a current societal crisis. Although replacing nondegradable
plastics with biodegradable alternatives is one solution to this problem, conventional …
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 …
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
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 …
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 …
developed to resolve the white pollution. However, the poor mechanical strength, weak …
From Nature‐Sourced Polysaccharide Particles to Advanced Functional Materials
Polysaccharides constitute over 90% of the carbohydrate mass in nature, which makes them
a promising feedstock for manufacturing sustainable materials. Polysaccharide particles …
a promising feedstock for manufacturing sustainable materials. Polysaccharide particles …