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View article: Plasma‐Assisted and Solvent‐Free Ultra‐Fast Synthesis of Gold and Gold Oxide Ultra‐Small Nanoparticles and its use as Multi‐Sensing Platforms
Plasma‐Assisted and Solvent‐Free Ultra‐Fast Synthesis of Gold and Gold Oxide Ultra‐Small Nanoparticles and its use as Multi‐Sensing Platforms Open
In this work, a plasma‐assisted and solvent‐free synthesis of gold (Au) and gold oxide (Au 2 O 3 ) nanoparticles (NPs) is explored. Accordingly, only the precursor (i.e., HAuCl 4 powder) is exposed to the N 2 :O 2 plasma gas mixtures, sele…
View article: Integrating electrical conductivity capability into 3D printed alginate-gelatin hydrogels as skin tissue constructs for temperature sensing
Integrating electrical conductivity capability into 3D printed alginate-gelatin hydrogels as skin tissue constructs for temperature sensing Open
The development of electrically conductive hydrogels has emerged as a critical advancement in soft electronics, enabling multifunctional devices for biomedical applications. This work introduces biocompatible and conductive three-dimension…
View article: Electrochemical Response of α/β‐peptides: Influence of the Peptide Length, Stereochemistry and Self‐Assembly on the Performance of Peptide‐Based Electrochemical Sensors
Electrochemical Response of α/β‐peptides: Influence of the Peptide Length, Stereochemistry and Self‐Assembly on the Performance of Peptide‐Based Electrochemical Sensors Open
The electrochemical response of α/β‐peptides with (L‐Ala‐β‐Fpg) n sequence, where β‐Fpg refers to syn 3‐amino‐2‐(2‐fluorophenyl)‐3‐phenylpropanoic acid, has been investigated examining the effects of the peptide length ( n = 1–3), the ster…
View article: Recent Advances in Electrically Stimulated Insulin Delivery Systems
Recent Advances in Electrically Stimulated Insulin Delivery Systems Open
Diabetes mellitus has become one of the greatest medical challenges affecting millions of people globally. Non- and minimally invasive approaches for insulin release are currently being intensively investigated to improve the treatment eff…
View article: A Direct and Practical Approach to Assessing the Impact of Emulsion Composition on Vitamin A Stability
A Direct and Practical Approach to Assessing the Impact of Emulsion Composition on Vitamin A Stability Open
Vitamin A is an essential micronutrient involved in vision, immunity, and growth. Despite its widespread use in food, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical products, vitamin A is highly prone to oxidation due to its conjugated double bonds, leading…
View article: Correction to “Toward a Plasmon-Based Biosensor throughout a Thermoresponsive Hydrogel”
Correction to “Toward a Plasmon-Based Biosensor throughout a Thermoresponsive Hydrogel” Open
[This corrects the article DOI: 10.1021/acsapm.4c02255.].
View article: The Synergistic Effect of Combining Electron Transfer and Photoactivation in Hydroxyapatite/ZrO<sub>2</sub> Nanocomposites Promotes Efficient Nitrogen-to-Ammonia Fixation Reaction
The Synergistic Effect of Combining Electron Transfer and Photoactivation in Hydroxyapatite/ZrO<sub>2</sub> Nanocomposites Promotes Efficient Nitrogen-to-Ammonia Fixation Reaction Open
Catalytically active hydroxyapatite (ca-HAp) decorated with zirconia nanoparticles (ZrO2 NPs) is presented as a nanocomposite catalyst (ca-HAp/ZrO2) capable of performing highly efficient nitrogen to ammonia (N2<…
View article: Engineering Poly(lactic Acid)-Based Scaffolds for Abundant, Sustained, and Prolonged Lactate Release
Engineering Poly(lactic Acid)-Based Scaffolds for Abundant, Sustained, and Prolonged Lactate Release Open
Recent studies have revealed that cardiac tissue regeneration is promoted by administering an initial dose of exogenous lactate and locally maintaining an abundant concentration of this compound for a prolonged period (i.e., around 10-14 d…
View article: Free-standing, flexible and conformable bilayered polymeric nanomembranes modified with gold nanomaterials as electronic skin sensors
Free-standing, flexible and conformable bilayered polymeric nanomembranes modified with gold nanomaterials as electronic skin sensors Open
Skin is a barrier that protects us against physical, chemical and biological agents. However, any damage to the skin can disrupt this barrier and therefore compromise its function leading to sometimes catastrophic consequences like sepsis.…
View article: Sustainable oxidation of methane into formic acid using a polarized bioceramic under mild reaction conditions
Sustainable oxidation of methane into formic acid using a polarized bioceramic under mild reaction conditions Open
The conversion of methane into useful chemicals has an enormous interest from both economic and social points of view as it is an important feedstock in chemical industry and is the second most important greenhouse gas contributor to clima…
View article: Hydrogel-filled tubular scaffolds for directional tissue regeneration combining shape-memory polyester blends with hyaluronic acid click-hydrogels
Hydrogel-filled tubular scaffolds for directional tissue regeneration combining shape-memory polyester blends with hyaluronic acid click-hydrogels Open
A clinical need still exists for advanced therapeutics to improve the recovery of patients suffering from large-gap peripheral nerve injuries (PNI).
View article: Carboxymethyl Cellulose and Limonene-Based Sensor-Actuator for Bacterial Infection Prevention During Skin Tissue Regeneration
Carboxymethyl Cellulose and Limonene-Based Sensor-Actuator for Bacterial Infection Prevention During Skin Tissue Regeneration Open
View article: From Dielectric to Electro-Responsive Thermoplastics: An Approach Based on Electro-Thermal Reorientation and Charged Gas Activation
From Dielectric to Electro-Responsive Thermoplastics: An Approach Based on Electro-Thermal Reorientation and Charged Gas Activation Open
The transition from insulator to electro-responsive has been successfully achieved by earlier studies for some inorganic materials by applying external stimuli that modify their 3D and/or electronic structures. In the case of insulating po…
View article: Toward a Plasmon-Based Biosensor throughout a Thermoresponsive Hydrogel
Toward a Plasmon-Based Biosensor throughout a Thermoresponsive Hydrogel Open
This study investigates the potential of thermoresponsive hydrogels as innovative substrates for future in vitro diagnostic (IVD) applications using AVAC technology, developed and patented by the Mecwins biomedical company. In order to con…
View article: Optomechanical, Computer Simulation, and Nanoindentation Studies on Tunable Click Hydrogels: Microscopic Insights
Optomechanical, Computer Simulation, and Nanoindentation Studies on Tunable Click Hydrogels: Microscopic Insights Open
The properties of thiol–yne click polyethylene glycol (PEG)-based hydrogels, which can be tuned by controlling the cis and trans stereochemistry through the gelation conditions, have been investigated at the micro- and nanoscale using opto…
View article: Synthesis of peptidomimetics using Diaryl-β2,3 amino acids for the preparation of smart materials
Synthesis of peptidomimetics using Diaryl-β2,3 amino acids for the preparation of smart materials Open
View article: Electroactive self-standing polyester membranes prepared using magnetite/poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) core-shell particles
Electroactive self-standing polyester membranes prepared using magnetite/poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) core-shell particles Open
View article: Theranostic nano-enabled polyurethane eso-sponges coupled to surface enhanced Raman scattering for detection and control of bacteria killing
Theranostic nano-enabled polyurethane eso-sponges coupled to surface enhanced Raman scattering for detection and control of bacteria killing Open
Herein, a facile approach toward converting a three-dimensional polyurethane sponge (PUS), employed in endoluminal vacuum-assisted closure (endo-VAC) therapies, in a theranostic material able to detect and to inhibit bacteria growth, has b…
View article: Unraveling Thermal Depolarization Phenomena in Biphasic Polarized Calcium Phosphate Catalyst
Unraveling Thermal Depolarization Phenomena in Biphasic Polarized Calcium Phosphate Catalyst Open
Permanently polarized biphasic calcium phosphate composed of hydroxyapatite and brushite (pp‐HAp/Bru), which is prepared by applying the thermally stimulated polarization treatment to calcined HAp, is used as a sustainable catalyst to tran…
View article: Electroresponsive Thiol–Yne Click-Hydrogels for Insulin Smart Delivery: Tackling Sustained Release and Leakage Control
Electroresponsive Thiol–Yne Click-Hydrogels for Insulin Smart Delivery: Tackling Sustained Release and Leakage Control Open
Diabetes is a metabolic disorder caused by the body's inability to produce or use insulin. Considering the figures projected by the World Health Organization, research on insulin therapy is crucial. Hence, we present a soft biointerface ba…
View article: Dual electro-/pH-responsive nanoparticle/hydrogel system for controlled delivery of anticancer peptide
Dual electro-/pH-responsive nanoparticle/hydrogel system for controlled delivery of anticancer peptide Open
View article: Mechanical and ex-vivo assessment of functionalized surgical sutures for bacterial infection monitoring
Mechanical and ex-vivo assessment of functionalized surgical sutures for bacterial infection monitoring Open
View article: Glyoxal crosslinking of electro-responsive alginate-based hydrogels: Effects on the properties
Glyoxal crosslinking of electro-responsive alginate-based hydrogels: Effects on the properties Open
To improve the features of alginate-based hydrogels in physiological conditions, Ca2+-crosslinked semi-interpenetrated hydrogels formed by poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene):polystyrene sulfonic acid and alginate (PEDOT/Alg) were …
View article: Smart polyurethane endosponges for endoluminal vacuum therapy: Integration of a bacteria sensor
Smart polyurethane endosponges for endoluminal vacuum therapy: Integration of a bacteria sensor Open
View article: Wireless electrostimulation for cancer treatment: An integrated nanoparticle/coaxial fiber mesh platform
Wireless electrostimulation for cancer treatment: An integrated nanoparticle/coaxial fiber mesh platform Open
View article: Merging BioActuation and BioCapacitive properties: A 3D bioprinted devices to self-stimulate using self-stored energy
Merging BioActuation and BioCapacitive properties: A 3D bioprinted devices to self-stimulate using self-stored energy Open
Biofabrication of three-dimensional (3D) cultures through the 3D Bioprinting technique opens new perspectives and applications of cell-laden hydrogels. However, to continue with the progress, new BioInks with specific properties must be ca…
View article: pH and electrically responsive hydrogels with adhesive property
pH and electrically responsive hydrogels with adhesive property Open
View article: Synthesis of urea from CO<sub>2</sub> and N<sub>2</sub> fixation under mild conditions using polarized hydroxyapatite as a catalyst
Synthesis of urea from CO<sub>2</sub> and N<sub>2</sub> fixation under mild conditions using polarized hydroxyapatite as a catalyst Open
A modified green ceramic converts N 2 and CO 2 to urea using mild reaction conditions and UV irradiation. The addition of a small amount of NO to the feed gas mixture allows the UV illumination to be removed and enhances the yield and sele…
View article: Establishing ultraporous permanently polarized hydroxyapatite as a green and highly efficient catalyst for carbon dioxide conversion in continuous flow under mild conditions
Establishing ultraporous permanently polarized hydroxyapatite as a green and highly efficient catalyst for carbon dioxide conversion in continuous flow under mild conditions Open
Ultraporous permanently polarized hydroxyapatite catalysts are successfully used as an alternative to conventional industrial catalysts for the production of value-added chemical products from CO 2 under truly sustainable and green conditi…
View article: Electroactive Self-Standing Polyester Membranes Prepared Using Magnetite / Poly(3,4-Ethylenedioxythiophene) Core-Shell Particles
Electroactive Self-Standing Polyester Membranes Prepared Using Magnetite / Poly(3,4-Ethylenedioxythiophene) Core-Shell Particles Open