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View article: Antimicrobial casein/poly(vinyl alcohol) electrospun nanofibers-based dressings
Antimicrobial casein/poly(vinyl alcohol) electrospun nanofibers-based dressings Open
Diabetes affects millions globally, with a rising prevalence. Chronic wounds are one of its major complications, due to the healing difficulty, highlighting the need for innovative solutions to improve the treatments efficacy. Electrospun …
View article: Valorization of Thyme Combined with Phytocannabinoids as Anti-Inflammatory Agents for Skin Diseases
Valorization of Thyme Combined with Phytocannabinoids as Anti-Inflammatory Agents for Skin Diseases Open
Background: Skin diseases of inflammatory origin, such as atopic dermatitis, psoriasis and acne, have a substantial prevalence in the world population. Natural products are particularly important at a topical level. Essential oils are exam…
View article: Topographic, Thermal and Chemical Characterization of Oxidized Cu and Cu-Ag Thin Films
Topographic, Thermal and Chemical Characterization of Oxidized Cu and Cu-Ag Thin Films Open
This study investigated the effects of silver doping, natural ageing, and thermal-induced oxidation on the surface chemistry, morphology, and thermal performance of copper thin films. Ag is used as a doping element in Cu because, in bulk m…
View article: PVA/casein/chitosan-based hydrogels with antioxidant bioactive agents for diabetic wound treatment
PVA/casein/chitosan-based hydrogels with antioxidant bioactive agents for diabetic wound treatment Open
View article: Suitability of Kahili Ginger Stem Fibres for Reinforcement/Filler of Polymeric Matrix Composites
Suitability of Kahili Ginger Stem Fibres for Reinforcement/Filler of Polymeric Matrix Composites Open
View article: Influence of the Ag Content on the Natural and Thermal Induced Oxidation of Cu Thin Films
Influence of the Ag Content on the Natural and Thermal Induced Oxidation of Cu Thin Films Open
In this paper, we studied the deposition and characterization of monolithic and silver-doped copper coatings using RF magnetron sputtering. The main objective was to examine the impact of different Ag contents on natural and thermally indu…
View article: Low friction hydrogel with diclofenac eluting ability for dry eye therapeutic contact lenses
Low friction hydrogel with diclofenac eluting ability for dry eye therapeutic contact lenses Open
When placed in the eye, contact lenses (CLs) disturb the tear fluid and affect the natural tribological behaviour of the eye. The disruption in the contact mechanics between the ocular tissues can increase frictional shear stress and ocula…
View article: Evaluation of the roughness of lattice structures of AISI 316 stainless steel produced by laser powder bed fusion
Evaluation of the roughness of lattice structures of AISI 316 stainless steel produced by laser powder bed fusion Open
The present work evaluates the surface roughness of lattice structures produced in AISI 316 stainless steel, with laser powder bed fusion (LPBF). To this end, five lattice types were evaluated, namely cubic (C), truncated octahedron (TO), …
View article: Free-Standing, Water-Resistant, and Conductivity-Enhanced PEDOT:PSS Films from In Situ Polymerization of 3-Hydroxymethyl-3-Methyl-Oxetane
Free-Standing, Water-Resistant, and Conductivity-Enhanced PEDOT:PSS Films from In Situ Polymerization of 3-Hydroxymethyl-3-Methyl-Oxetane Open
Free-standing films based on conducting polymers, such as poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene): poly(styrene sulfonate) (PEDOT:PSS), offer many benefits over traditional metal electrodes for applications in flexible electronics. However, to en…
View article: Tribomechanical Properties of PVA/Nomex® Composite Hydrogels for Articular Cartilage Repair
Tribomechanical Properties of PVA/Nomex® Composite Hydrogels for Articular Cartilage Repair Open
Due to the increasing prevalence of articular cartilage diseases and limitations faced by current therapeutic methodologies, there is an unmet need for new materials to replace damaged cartilage. In this work, poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) hyd…
View article: Hydrogel-Based Novel Biomaterials: Achievements and Prospects
Hydrogel-Based Novel Biomaterials: Achievements and Prospects Open
In recent decades, hydrogels have garnered significant attention, thanks to their extensive biomedical and pharmaceutical applications [...]
View article: Editorial for the Special Issue Titled “Design of Polymeric Hydrogels Biomaterials”
Editorial for the Special Issue Titled “Design of Polymeric Hydrogels Biomaterials” Open
Hydrogels have attracted great interest in the biomedical applications field in recent years [...]
View article: Improved triamcinolone acetonide-eluting contact lenses based on cyclodextrins and high hydrostatic pressure assisted complexation
Improved triamcinolone acetonide-eluting contact lenses based on cyclodextrins and high hydrostatic pressure assisted complexation Open
View article: Dexamethasone phosphate and penetratin co-eluting contact lenses: a strategy to enhance ocular drug permeability
Dexamethasone phosphate and penetratin co-eluting contact lenses: a strategy to enhance ocular drug permeability Open
Contact lenses (CLs) have been suggested as drug delivery platforms capable of increasing the drug residence time on the cornea and therefore its bioavailability. However, when targeting the posterior segment of the eye, the drug released …
View article: Effect of varying functional monomers in experimental self-adhesive composites: polymerization kinetics, cell metabolism influence and sealing ability
Effect of varying functional monomers in experimental self-adhesive composites: polymerization kinetics, cell metabolism influence and sealing ability Open
The aim was to evaluate the effects of adding different functional monomers to experimental self-adhesive composites (SACs) on polymerization kinetics, cell metabolic activity, and sealing ability. SACs were formulated using urethane dimet…
View article: A Physiology-Based Mathematical Model to Understand Drug Delivery from Contact Lenses to the Back of the Eye
A Physiology-Based Mathematical Model to Understand Drug Delivery from Contact Lenses to the Back of the Eye Open
View article: 3D Printing for Dental Applications
3D Printing for Dental Applications Open
Due to increased life expectancy and greater concern among populations regarding oral health problems and aesthetics, in the last few years, there has been a growing demand for dental structures and devices to replace/restore missing/damag…
View article: Recent Advances on 3D-Printed Zirconia-Based Dental Materials: A Review
Recent Advances on 3D-Printed Zirconia-Based Dental Materials: A Review Open
Zirconia-based materials are widely used in dentistry due to their biocompatibility and suitable mechanical and tribological behavior. Although commonly processed by subtractive manufacturing (SM), alternative techniques are being explored…
View article: Antiseptic-Loaded Casein Hydrogels for Wound Dressings
Antiseptic-Loaded Casein Hydrogels for Wound Dressings Open
Chronic wound treatment accounts for a substantial percentage of the medical expenses worldwide. Improving and developing novel wound care systems can potentially help to handle this problem. Wound dressings loaded with antiseptics may be …
View article: A multiple criteria approach for building a pandemic impact assessment composite indicator: The case of COVID-19 in Portugal
A multiple criteria approach for building a pandemic impact assessment composite indicator: The case of COVID-19 in Portugal Open
View article: Poly(M-Phenylene Isophthalamide) Reinforced Poly(Vinyl Alcohol)-Based Hydrogels for Articular Cartilage Replacement
Poly(M-Phenylene Isophthalamide) Reinforced Poly(Vinyl Alcohol)-Based Hydrogels for Articular Cartilage Replacement Open
View article: Super‐Strong Hydrogel Composites Reinforced with PBO Nanofibers for Cartilage Replacement
Super‐Strong Hydrogel Composites Reinforced with PBO Nanofibers for Cartilage Replacement Open
Cartilage replacement materials exhibiting a set of demanding properties such as high water content, high mechanical stiffness, low friction, and excellent biocompatibility are quite difficult to achieve. Here, poly( p ‐phenylene‐2,6‐benzo…
View article: Effects of Non-Conventional Sterilisation Methods on PBO-Reinforced PVA Hydrogels for Cartilage Replacement
Effects of Non-Conventional Sterilisation Methods on PBO-Reinforced PVA Hydrogels for Cartilage Replacement Open
Articular cartilage (AC) degradation is a recurrent pathology that affects millions of people worldwide. Polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) hydrogels have been widely explored for AC replacement. However, their mechanical performance is generally ina…
View article: Recent Advances in Ophthalmic Drug Delivery
Recent Advances in Ophthalmic Drug Delivery Open
Due to population aging and to the increasing prevalence of diseases such as diabetes, chronic eye disorders such as glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy have increased significantly, becoming responsible fo…
View article: Novel electrospun implants of Sunitinib can depress ex-vivo ocular neovascularization
Novel electrospun implants of Sunitinib can depress ex-vivo ocular neovascularization Open
Choroidal neovascularization (CNV) is one of the hallmark symptoms of Wet Age-related Macular Degeneration (wAMD) and DiabeticRetinopathy(DR) which involves formation of neoangiogenic i.e. formation of new abnormal blood vessels emerging f…
View article: Contact lenses for pravastatin delivery to eye segments: Design and in vitro-in vivo correlations
Contact lenses for pravastatin delivery to eye segments: Design and in vitro-in vivo correlations Open
View article: 3D Bioprinting of Novel κ-Carrageenan Bioinks: An Algae-Derived Polysaccharide
3D Bioprinting of Novel κ-Carrageenan Bioinks: An Algae-Derived Polysaccharide Open
Novel green materials not sourced from animals and with low environmental impact are becoming increasingly appealing for biomedical and cellular agriculture applications. Marine biomaterials are a rich source of structurally diverse compou…
View article: Development of polycarbonate urethane‐based materials with controlled diclofenac release for cartilage replacement
Development of polycarbonate urethane‐based materials with controlled diclofenac release for cartilage replacement Open
Hydrogels are very promising human cartilage replacement materials since they are able to mimic its structure and properties. Besides, they can be used as platforms for drug delivery to reduce inflammatory postsurgical reactions. Polycarbo…
View article: PVA-Based Hydrogels Loaded with Diclofenac for Cartilage Replacement
PVA-Based Hydrogels Loaded with Diclofenac for Cartilage Replacement Open
Polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) hydrogels have been widely studied for cartilage replacement due to their biocompatibility, chemical stability, and ability to be modified such that they approximate natural tissue behavior. Additionally, they may a…
View article: Wear of zirconia/leucite glass-ceramics composites: A chewing simulator study
Wear of zirconia/leucite glass-ceramics composites: A chewing simulator study Open