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View article: Interactive Tool for Customizing Hydrogel Properties in Practical Applications
Interactive Tool for Customizing Hydrogel Properties in Practical Applications Open
Soft materials represent an interdisciplinary frontier in modern science, combining theoretical and experimental knowledge from diverse fields in both fundamental research and cutting‐edge technological applications. Hydrogels have garnere…
View article: Regulatory challenges and risk assessment of graphene-enabled products: insights for safe commercialisation in Europe
Regulatory challenges and risk assessment of graphene-enabled products: insights for safe commercialisation in Europe Open
The development of graphene-enabled products in a variety of industrial sectors like medical devices, textiles, aerospace, or food contact materials has raised significant regulatory challenges with regards to risk assessment. The work per…
View article: Ecofriendly Synthesis of A Hybrid Hydrogel Incorporating Silver Nanoparticles: Biological and Photocatalytic Activities
Ecofriendly Synthesis of A Hybrid Hydrogel Incorporating Silver Nanoparticles: Biological and Photocatalytic Activities Open
We present the synthesis and characterization of a hybrid material comprising silver nanoparticles embedded within a 3D hydrogel network. The use of an aqueous extract of Acanthus mollis as a natural reducing agent facilitates the synthesi…
View article: Applicability of the OECD Test Guideline 201 to graphene-related materials: Dispersion stability matters
Applicability of the OECD Test Guideline 201 to graphene-related materials: Dispersion stability matters Open
Graphene-related materials (GRMs) are used in many innovative applications for their outstanding physico-chemical properties. Their possible release could have critical consequences for the environment. According to a European Union regula…
View article: Few-layer graphene-hybrid sulfonate hydrogels for high-efficient adsorption of heavy metal (Pb2+, Ni2+, Cd2+) in water treatment
Few-layer graphene-hybrid sulfonate hydrogels for high-efficient adsorption of heavy metal (Pb2+, Ni2+, Cd2+) in water treatment Open
Heavy metal ions pose a significant environmental threat due to their non-degradability and accumulation to toxic levels. In addressing this challenge, we have designed two novel hydrogels through radical polymerization, an efficient and c…
View article: Safety Assessment of Graphene‐Based Materials
Safety Assessment of Graphene‐Based Materials Open
Graphene is the first 2D atomic crystal, and its isolation heralded a new era in materials science with the emergence of several other atomically thin materials displaying multifunctional properties. The safety assessment of new materials …
View article: Enhancing Thermogalvanic Efficiency through Electrostatic Interaction in Cationic Hydrogels
Enhancing Thermogalvanic Efficiency through Electrostatic Interaction in Cationic Hydrogels Open
Thermoelectric hydrogels have the potential to be used in energy conversion devices for harnessing ubiquitous low-grade heat and generating useful electricity. This can be achieved through the use of thermogalvanic cells based on redox che…
View article: Intrinsic fluorescence hydrogels for ON/OFF screening of antidiabetic drugs: assessing α-glucosidase inhibition by acarbose
Intrinsic fluorescence hydrogels for ON/OFF screening of antidiabetic drugs: assessing α-glucosidase inhibition by acarbose Open
Smart hydrogel optical sensor offers a new approach to diabetes care, enabling fast, fluorescence-based screening of antidiabetic drugs, monitoring α-glucosidase activity, and providing an efficient and reusable alternative to traditional …
View article: Hydrogels in Soft Robotics: Past, Present, and Future
Hydrogels in Soft Robotics: Past, Present, and Future Open
The rise of soft robotics in recent years has motivated significant developments in smart materials (and vice versa), as these materials allow for more compact robotic designs thanks to the embodied intelligence that they provide. Hydrogel…
View article: Towards mass production of graphene-reinforced inconel 718 by powder injection moulding
Towards mass production of graphene-reinforced inconel 718 by powder injection moulding Open
Powder Injection Moulding (PIM) offers a promising avenue for economically producing intricate, graphene-reinforced superalloy parts with complex geometries, overcoming current limitations in their industrialization for engineering applica…
View article: Environmental and Health Impacts of Graphene and Other Two-Dimensional Materials: A Graphene Flagship Perspective
Environmental and Health Impacts of Graphene and Other Two-Dimensional Materials: A Graphene Flagship Perspective Open
Two-dimensional (2D) materials have attracted tremendous interest ever since the isolation of atomically thin sheets of graphene in 2004 due to the specific and versatile properties of these materials. However, the increasing production an…
View article: Few-layered graphene increases the response of nociceptive neurons to irritant stimuli
Few-layered graphene increases the response of nociceptive neurons to irritant stimuli Open
Few-layered graphene (FLG) treatment increases the functional response of the nociceptive subpopulation of sensory neurons of the dorsal root ganglia (DRG) in response to irritants specific for chemoreceptors TRPV1 and TRPA1.
View article: A microphysiological system for handling graphene related materials under flow conditions
A microphysiological system for handling graphene related materials under flow conditions Open
A kidney-on-a-chip has been developed and optimised to evaluate the effects of exposure to graphene related materials under fluid flow conditions.
View article: Cytotoxicity assessment of exfoliated MoS<sub>2</sub> using primary human mast cells and the progenitor cell-derived mast cell line LAD2
Cytotoxicity assessment of exfoliated MoS<sub>2</sub> using primary human mast cells and the progenitor cell-derived mast cell line LAD2 Open
Assessment of the impact of molybdenum disulfide on immune cells ( e.g. , mast cells) is required to ascertain its biocompatibility in view of its future development for biomedical applications.
View article: MoS<sub>2</sub> 2D materials induce spinal cord neuroinflammation and neurotoxicity affecting locomotor performance in zebrafish
MoS<sub>2</sub> 2D materials induce spinal cord neuroinflammation and neurotoxicity affecting locomotor performance in zebrafish Open
Upon ambient exposure, MoS 2 nanomaterials can reach the nervous system of zebrafish larvae, resulting in a direct neurological damage characterized by neuroinflammation related cell alterations and behavioral abnormalities.
View article: Upcycling of plastic membrane industrial scraps and reuse as sorbent for emerging contaminants in water
Upcycling of plastic membrane industrial scraps and reuse as sorbent for emerging contaminants in water Open
We describe a process for recycling scraps of graphene hollow fiber membranes into sorbent granules suitable for drinking water treatment.
View article: A Biomimetic Follicle‐Based Design for Engineering Reproductive Technologies
A Biomimetic Follicle‐Based Design for Engineering Reproductive Technologies Open
In the field of assisted reproductive technologies, oocyte in vitro maturation (IVM) has emerged as a potential alternative to overcome the limitations associated with standard ovarian stimulation treatments. However, current IVM protocols…
View article: Optimization of 3D Synthetic Scaffolds for Neuronal Tissue Engineering Applications
Optimization of 3D Synthetic Scaffolds for Neuronal Tissue Engineering Applications Open
The increasing prevalence of neurodegenerative diseases has spurred researchers to develop advanced 3D models that accurately mimic neural tissues. Hydrogels stand out as ideal candidates as their properties closely resemble those of the e…
View article: A Prato Tour on Carbon Nanotubes: Raman Insights
A Prato Tour on Carbon Nanotubes: Raman Insights Open
The functionalisation of carbon nanotubes has been instrumental in broadening its application field, allowing especially its use in biological studies. Although numerous covalent and non‐covalent functionalisation methods have been describ…
View article: Interactions of Graphene Oxide and Few-Layer Graphene with the Blood–Brain Barrier
Interactions of Graphene Oxide and Few-Layer Graphene with the Blood–Brain Barrier Open
Thanks to their biocompatibility and high cargo capability, graphene-based materials (GRMs) might represent an ideal brain delivery system. The capability of GRMs to reach the brain has mainly been investigated in vivo and has highlighted …
View article: Mimicking the extracellular matrix by incorporating functionalized graphene into hybrid hydrogels
Mimicking the extracellular matrix by incorporating functionalized graphene into hybrid hydrogels Open
The efficient functionalization of graphene with sulfonic groups facilitates the interaction of biomolecules with the hydrogel surface. An enhancement on the viscoelasticity and cell development was observed in the hybrid-sulfonic graphene…
View article: Understanding the Raman enhancement of carbon nanohorns labelled with organic dyes
Understanding the Raman enhancement of carbon nanohorns labelled with organic dyes Open
Carbon nanohorns were non-covalently functionalized with organic dyes exhibiting remarkable Raman enhancement highlighting their potential for Raman-based applications. Extensive physico-chemical characterization and in silico studies were…
View article: Two-dimensional molybdenum disulfide nanosheets evoke nitric oxide-dependent antibacterial effects
Two-dimensional molybdenum disulfide nanosheets evoke nitric oxide-dependent antibacterial effects Open
This study shows that 2D MoS 2 nanosheets display cellular and acellular (enzyme mimetic) antibacterial effects.