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View article: Gallium Nitride for Space Photovoltaics: Properties, Synthesis Methods, Device Architectures and Emerging Market Perspectives
Gallium Nitride for Space Photovoltaics: Properties, Synthesis Methods, Device Architectures and Emerging Market Perspectives Open
Gallium nitride (GaN) has emerged as one of the most promising wide-bandgap semiconductors for next-generation space photovoltaics. In contrast to conventional III–V compounds such as GaAs and InP, which are highly efficient under terrestr…
View article: Analysis of Stability and Functionality of Coil and Piezoelectric Braille Modules Under Varying Temperature Conditions
Analysis of Stability and Functionality of Coil and Piezoelectric Braille Modules Under Varying Temperature Conditions Open
In this study, the performance and reliability of two different types of Braille modules, i.e., coil and piezoelectric, under varying temperature conditions were compared. The coil module works on the principle of electromagnetic forces ge…
View article: Hydrogel Microarray for Bioanalytical Applications: Preliminary Study on Material Properties
Hydrogel Microarray for Bioanalytical Applications: Preliminary Study on Material Properties Open
The aim of this study was to develop and characterize UV-crosslinked hydrogel matrices based on polyethylene glycol diacrylate (PEGDA), gum arabic, betaine, and sodium alginate for potential bioanalytical applications. Various physicochemi…
View article: Development of a Multi-Bed Catalytic Heat Generator Utilizing a Palladium-Based Hydrogen Combustion System
Development of a Multi-Bed Catalytic Heat Generator Utilizing a Palladium-Based Hydrogen Combustion System Open
The growing demand for sustainable energy solutions requires the development of safe and efficient systems for hydrogen utilization. Hydrogen, with its high energy density and clean combustion characteristics, has become a promising altern…
View article: Molecular Layer Doping ZnO Films as a Novel Approach to Resistive Oxygen Sensors
Molecular Layer Doping ZnO Films as a Novel Approach to Resistive Oxygen Sensors Open
In the modern world, gas sensors play a crucial role in sectors such as high-tech industries, medicine, and environmental monitoring. Among these fields, oxygen sensors are the most important. There are several types of oxygen sensors, inc…
View article: Development and Analysis of Bilayer Foamed Oleogels Stabilized with Ecogel™: Exploring the Role of Tween 80 in Modifying Physicochemical Properties
Development and Analysis of Bilayer Foamed Oleogels Stabilized with Ecogel™: Exploring the Role of Tween 80 in Modifying Physicochemical Properties Open
Oleogels are structured materials formed by immobilizing oil within a polymer network. This study aimed to synthesize bilayer foamed oleogels using Ecogel™ as an emulsifier—a natural gelling and emulsifying agent commonly used to stabilize…
View article: Study on the Effect of Emulsifiers on the Properties of Oleogels Based on Olive Oil Containing Lidocaine
Study on the Effect of Emulsifiers on the Properties of Oleogels Based on Olive Oil Containing Lidocaine Open
Oleogels are semi-solid materials that consist primarily of liquid oil immobilized in a network of organized structural molecules, which provide stability and maintain the oil in the desired shape. Due to their structure, oleogels can stab…
View article: The Application of Ultrasound Pre-Treatment in Low-Temperature Synthesis of Zinc Oxide Nanorods
The Application of Ultrasound Pre-Treatment in Low-Temperature Synthesis of Zinc Oxide Nanorods Open
Zinc oxide, due to its unique physicochemical properties, including dual piezoelectric and semiconductive ones, demonstrates a high application potential in various fields, with a particular focus on nanotechnology. Among ZnO nanoforms, na…
View article: Foams based on biosurfactant mixtures. Part II. Influence of mixture composition on foam stability
Foams based on biosurfactant mixtures. Part II. Influence of mixture composition on foam stability Open
This paper reviews the literature on various biosurfactant mixtures used to obtain foams. The interactions between different biosurfactants, biosurfactants and synthetic surfactants, biosurfactants' interactions with various additives (as …
View article: Foams based on biosurfactants solutions. Part I. Influence of biosurfactant origin on foaming properties
Foams based on biosurfactants solutions. Part I. Influence of biosurfactant origin on foaming properties Open
This paper reviews the literature on various natural and synthetic biosurfactants, which can facilitate the process of foam formation and stabilisation. Biosurfactants are an alternative to classical surfactants. For example, proteins, thr…
View article: Linseed Oil-Based Oleogel Vehicles for Hydrophobic Drug Delivery—Physicochemical and Applicative Properties
Linseed Oil-Based Oleogel Vehicles for Hydrophobic Drug Delivery—Physicochemical and Applicative Properties Open
In this study, a methodology for synthesizing oleogels based on linseed oil and emulsifiers, such as beeswax and Tween 20 and Tween 80, was developed. Linseed oil served as the main oil phase, while beeswax acted as a gelling and emulsifyi…
View article: Correction: Kudłacik-Kramarczyk et al. Exploring the Potential of Royal-Jelly-Incorporated Hydrogel Dressings as Innovative Wound Care Materials. Int. J. Mol. Sci. 2023, 24, 8738
Correction: Kudłacik-Kramarczyk et al. Exploring the Potential of Royal-Jelly-Incorporated Hydrogel Dressings as Innovative Wound Care Materials. Int. J. Mol. Sci. 2023, 24, 8738 Open
The authors wish to make the following corrections to this paper [...]
View article: Biomaterials in Drug Delivery: Advancements in Cancer and Diverse Therapies—Review
Biomaterials in Drug Delivery: Advancements in Cancer and Diverse Therapies—Review Open
Nano-sized biomaterials are innovative drug carriers with nanometric dimensions. Designed with biocompatibility in mind, they enable precise drug delivery while minimizing side effects. Controlled release of therapeutic substances enhances…
View article: Advanced Drug Carriers: A Review of Selected Protein, Polysaccharide, and Lipid Drug Delivery Platforms
Advanced Drug Carriers: A Review of Selected Protein, Polysaccharide, and Lipid Drug Delivery Platforms Open
Studies on bionanocomposite drug carriers are a key area in the field of active substance delivery, introducing innovative approaches to improve drug therapy. Such drug carriers play a crucial role in enhancing the bioavailability of activ…
View article: Geopolymers: Advanced Materials in Medicine, Energy, Anticorrosion and Environmental Protection
Geopolymers: Advanced Materials in Medicine, Energy, Anticorrosion and Environmental Protection Open
The initial predictions of the importance of geopolymers primarily assumed use mainly in the construction sector. However, as research progresses, it is becoming clear that these versatile materials demonstrate the ability to greatly excee…
View article: CCDC 2051183: Experimental Crystal Structure Determination
CCDC 2051183: Experimental Crystal Structure Determination Open
An entry from the Cambridge Structural Database, the world’s repository for small molecule crystal structures. The entry contains experimental data from a crystal diffraction study. The deposited dataset for this entry is freely available …
View article: Exploring the Potential of Royal-Jelly-Incorporated Hydrogel Dressings as Innovative Wound Care Materials
Exploring the Potential of Royal-Jelly-Incorporated Hydrogel Dressings as Innovative Wound Care Materials Open
The development of multifunctional dressing materials with beneficial properties for wound healing has become a recent focus of research. Many studies are being conducted to incorporate active substances into dressings to positively impact…
View article: Review of Geopolymer Nanocomposites: Novel Materials for Sustainable Development
Review of Geopolymer Nanocomposites: Novel Materials for Sustainable Development Open
The demand for geopolymer materials is constantly growing. This, in turn, translates into an increasing number of studies aimed at developing new approaches to the methodology of geopolymer synthesis. The range of potential applications of…
View article: Studies on PVP-Based Hydrogel Polymers as Dressing Materials with Prolonged Anticancer Drug Delivery Function
Studies on PVP-Based Hydrogel Polymers as Dressing Materials with Prolonged Anticancer Drug Delivery Function Open
Tamoxifen is a well-known active substance with anticancer activity. Currently, many investigations are performed on the development of carriers that provide its effective delivery. Particular attention is directed toward the formation of …
View article: Verification of the Influence of the 2-Hydroxy-2-methylpropiophenone (Photoinitiator) Content in Hydrogel Materials on Their Physicochemical Properties and Surface Morphology
Verification of the Influence of the 2-Hydroxy-2-methylpropiophenone (Photoinitiator) Content in Hydrogel Materials on Their Physicochemical Properties and Surface Morphology Open
Currently, hydrogel materials are being widely developed and investigated. Factors affecting their properties may be mentioned, such as the types and the amounts of the reagents used for the synthesis of the hydrogel matrix and modifiers; …
View article: Silver Nanoparticles and Glycyrrhiza glabra (Licorice) Root Extract as Modifying Agents of Hydrogels Designed as Innovative Dressings
Silver Nanoparticles and Glycyrrhiza glabra (Licorice) Root Extract as Modifying Agents of Hydrogels Designed as Innovative Dressings Open
The interest in the application of plant extracts as modifiers of polymers intended for biomedical purposes is constantly increasing. The therapeutical properties of the licorice root, including its anti-inflammatory and antibacterial acti…
View article: Analysis of the Influence of Both the Average Molecular Weight and the Content of Crosslinking Agent on Physicochemical Properties of PVP-Based Hydrogels Developed as Innovative Dressings
Analysis of the Influence of Both the Average Molecular Weight and the Content of Crosslinking Agent on Physicochemical Properties of PVP-Based Hydrogels Developed as Innovative Dressings Open
Hydrogels belong to the group of polymers with a three-dimensional crosslinked structure, and their crosslinking density strongly affects their physicochemical properties. Here, we verified the impact of both the average molecular weight o…
View article: Physicochemical Evaluation of L-Ascorbic Acid and Aloe vera-Containing Polymer Materials Designed as Dressings for Diabetic Foot Ulcers
Physicochemical Evaluation of L-Ascorbic Acid and Aloe vera-Containing Polymer Materials Designed as Dressings for Diabetic Foot Ulcers Open
Hydrogels belong to the group of polymers that are more and more often considered as innovative dressing materials. It is important to develop materials showing the most advantageous properties from the application viewpoint wherein in the…
View article: Iron Oxide Magnetic Nanoparticles with a Shell Made from Nanosilver—Synthesis Methodology and Characterization of Physicochemical and Biological Properties
Iron Oxide Magnetic Nanoparticles with a Shell Made from Nanosilver—Synthesis Methodology and Characterization of Physicochemical and Biological Properties Open
The interest in magnetic nanoparticles is constantly growing, which is due to their unique properties, of which the most useful is the possibility of directing their movement via an external magnetic field. Thus, applications may be found …
View article: The Synthesis Methodology and Characterization of Nanogold-Coated Fe3O4 Magnetic Nanoparticles
The Synthesis Methodology and Characterization of Nanogold-Coated Fe3O4 Magnetic Nanoparticles Open
Core-shell nanostructures are widely used in many fields, including medicine and the related areas. An example of such structures are nanogold-shelled Fe3O4 magnetic nanoparticles. Systems consisting of a magnetic core and a shell made fro…
View article: The Impact of the Matricaria chamomilla L. Extract, Starch Solution and the Photoinitiator on Physiochemical Properties of Acrylic Hydrogels
The Impact of the Matricaria chamomilla L. Extract, Starch Solution and the Photoinitiator on Physiochemical Properties of Acrylic Hydrogels Open
Matricaria chamomilla L. extract is well-known for its therapeutic properties; thus, it shows potential to be used to modify materials designed for biomedical purposes. In this paper, acrylic hydrogels modified with this extract were prepa…
View article: Investigations on the Influence of Collagen Type on Physicochemical Properties of PVP/PVA Composites Enriched with Hydroxyapatite Developed for Biomedical Applications
Investigations on the Influence of Collagen Type on Physicochemical Properties of PVP/PVA Composites Enriched with Hydroxyapatite Developed for Biomedical Applications Open
Nowadays, a great attention is directed into development of innovative multifunctional composites which may support bone tissue regeneration. This may be achieved by combining collagen and hydroxyapatite showing bioactivity, osteoconductiv…
View article: Physicochemical Characteristics of Chitosan-Based Hydrogels Modified with Equisetum arvense L. (Horsetail) Extract in View of Their Usefulness as Innovative Dressing Materials
Physicochemical Characteristics of Chitosan-Based Hydrogels Modified with Equisetum arvense L. (Horsetail) Extract in View of Their Usefulness as Innovative Dressing Materials Open
This work focused on obtaining and characterizing hydrogels with their potential application as dressing materials for chronic wounds. The research included synthesizing chitosan-based hydrogels modified with Equisetum arvense L. (horsetai…
View article: Physicochemical Characteristics of Chitosan-Based Hydrogels Containing Albumin Particles and Aloe vera Juice as Transdermal Systems Functionalized in the Viewpoint of Potential Biomedical Applications
Physicochemical Characteristics of Chitosan-Based Hydrogels Containing Albumin Particles and Aloe vera Juice as Transdermal Systems Functionalized in the Viewpoint of Potential Biomedical Applications Open
In recent years, many investigations on the development of innovative dressing materials with potential applications, e.g., for cytostatics delivery, have been performed. One of the most promising carriers is albumin, which tends to accumu…
View article: Multistep Chemical Processing of Crickets Leading to the Extraction of Chitosan Used for Synthesis of Polymer Drug Carriers
Multistep Chemical Processing of Crickets Leading to the Extraction of Chitosan Used for Synthesis of Polymer Drug Carriers Open
Chitosan belongs to the group of biopolymers with increasing range of potential applications therefore searching for new raw materials as well as new techniques of obtaining of this polysaccharide are currently a subject of interest of man…