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View article: An Experimental and Theoretical Carbon Dioxide Capture‐Based Investigation of Methyltrioctylammonium Trifluoromethanesulfonate Ionic Liquid
An Experimental and Theoretical Carbon Dioxide Capture‐Based Investigation of Methyltrioctylammonium Trifluoromethanesulfonate Ionic Liquid Open
An alarming elevation of anthropogenic carbon dioxide (CO 2 ), primarily responsible for global warming and its drastic effects on climatic conditions, must be challenged on a priority basis. Various types of absorbents capture as much CO …
View article: Exosomes in nanomedicine: a promising cell-free therapeutic intervention in burn wounds
Exosomes in nanomedicine: a promising cell-free therapeutic intervention in burn wounds Open
Burn injuries are serious injuries that have a big impact on a person's health and can even cause death. Incurring severe burns can incite an immune response and inflammation within the body, alongside metabolic changes. It is of utmost im…
View article: Fabrication of 3D bioactive melt electrowriting composite scaffold with high osteogenic potential
Fabrication of 3D bioactive melt electrowriting composite scaffold with high osteogenic potential Open
A key challenge in using melt electrowriting (MEW) technology is incorporating large amounts of bioactive inorganic materials, such as hydroxyapatite (HA). In the present study, following optimization of the fabrication parameters, 40 %-HA…
View article: A facile route to synthesize β‐Ga<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> nanoparticles from γ‐polymorph through a rapid microwave route and their optical properties
A facile route to synthesize β‐Ga<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> nanoparticles from γ‐polymorph through a rapid microwave route and their optical properties Open
Due to the wide bandgap, monoclinic structure and thermodynamic stability, β‐polymorph form of Ga 2 O 3 nanomaterials is well‐received for various applications. However, as the γ‐Ga 2 O 3 is difficult to synthesize, less attention has been…
View article: Characterization of Gold-Enhanced Titania: Boosting Cell Proliferation and Combating Bacterial Infestation
Characterization of Gold-Enhanced Titania: Boosting Cell Proliferation and Combating Bacterial Infestation Open
View article: Modification of hydrophobic electrospun polyurethane fibers for efficient wound healing activity
Modification of hydrophobic electrospun polyurethane fibers for efficient wound healing activity Open
The intricate process of wound healing demands an atmosphere that is conducive to quick healing. In this situation, creating biocompatible and antibacterial fibers may be a good choice. In this study, the unmodified polyurethane and polyur…
View article: Efficiency of Prevention of Biofilm Formation by Modified Polyurethane Nanofibers in Different Bacterial Strains
Efficiency of Prevention of Biofilm Formation by Modified Polyurethane Nanofibers in Different Bacterial Strains Open
In tissue engineering biofilm formation is a major concern where bacteria form biofilms over the implants, devices or tissue scaffolds. To prevent this biofilm formation an attempt has been made in this study by using a modified nanofiber …
View article: Hydrothermal Modification of As‐Spun Polyurethane Micro‐Nanofibers Using Silk Fibroin and Biologically Reduced Silver Nanoparticles for Efficient Hydrophilicity and Antibacterial Properties (Adv. Sustainable Syst. 10/2023)
Hydrothermal Modification of As‐Spun Polyurethane Micro‐Nanofibers Using Silk Fibroin and Biologically Reduced Silver Nanoparticles for Efficient Hydrophilicity and Antibacterial Properties (Adv. Sustainable Syst. 10/2023) Open
Silk Fibroins Utilizing nature's resources, in article 2300109, Faheem A. Sheikh and co-workers develop a dressing material that will not only protect from bacterial invasions but also help in faster healing. The innovation combines polyur…
View article: Hydrothermal Modification of As‐Spun Polyurethane Micro‐Nanofibers Using Silk Fibroin and Biologically Reduced Silver Nanoparticles for Efficient Hydrophilicity and Antibacterial Properties
Hydrothermal Modification of As‐Spun Polyurethane Micro‐Nanofibers Using Silk Fibroin and Biologically Reduced Silver Nanoparticles for Efficient Hydrophilicity and Antibacterial Properties Open
The hydrophobicity of polyurethane fibers is undesired for tissue engineering. In this work, fibers are fabricated by electrospinning and coated with silk fibroin (SF) for biocompatibility and biologically synthesized silver (Ag) nanoparti…
View article: Grain refinement mechanism and its effect on mechanical properties and biodegradation behaviors of Zn alloys – A review
Grain refinement mechanism and its effect on mechanical properties and biodegradation behaviors of Zn alloys – A review Open
Along the way, investigations over the past few years have focused on developing new Zn-based alloys as future materials for medical implants due to the poor mechanical and degradation properties. Effective grain size control is a fundamen…
View article: Nanotextured CeO2−SnO2 Composite: Efficient Photocatalytic, Antibacterial, and Energy Storage Fibers
Nanotextured CeO2−SnO2 Composite: Efficient Photocatalytic, Antibacterial, and Energy Storage Fibers Open
Bacterial infections remain a serious and pervasive threat to human health. Bacterial antibiotic resistance, in particular, lowers treatment efficacy and increases mortality. The development of nanomaterials has made it possible to address…
View article: Titanium dioxide functionalized multi-walled carbon nanotubes, and silver nanoparticles reinforced polyurethane nanofibers as a novel scaffold for tissue engineering applications
Titanium dioxide functionalized multi-walled carbon nanotubes, and silver nanoparticles reinforced polyurethane nanofibers as a novel scaffold for tissue engineering applications Open
View article: Electrochemical analysis of glyphosate using porous biochar surface corrosive nZVI nanoparticles
Electrochemical analysis of glyphosate using porous biochar surface corrosive nZVI nanoparticles Open
Synthetically benign and facile, highly sensitive nZVI@Biochar sensor derived from lotus stem for sensing of glyphosate in aqueous solution.
View article: Melt Electrowritten 3d Scaffolds Modified with Vertically Aligned Calcium Phosphate Nanoplates for Inhibiting Biofilm Formation
Melt Electrowritten 3d Scaffolds Modified with Vertically Aligned Calcium Phosphate Nanoplates for Inhibiting Biofilm Formation Open
View article: Immobilization of bioactive glass ceramics @ 2D and 3D polyamide polymer substrates for bone tissue regeneration
Immobilization of bioactive glass ceramics @ 2D and 3D polyamide polymer substrates for bone tissue regeneration Open
The osteoinductivity of bioactive glass ceramics (BGCs) is dependent on their ability to effectively interact with the surrounding physiological environment and influence the fate of target cells; however, masking and poor dispersion can n…
View article: Strategies to Use Nanofiber Scaffolds as Enzyme-Based Biocatalysts in Tissue Engineering Applications
Strategies to Use Nanofiber Scaffolds as Enzyme-Based Biocatalysts in Tissue Engineering Applications Open
Nanofibers are considered versatile materials with remarkable potential in tissue engineering and regeneration. In addition to their extracellular matrix-mimicking properties, nanofibers can be functionalized with specific moieties (e.g., …
View article: Prospects of Polymeric Nanofibers Loaded with Essential Oils for Biomedical and Food-Packaging Applications
Prospects of Polymeric Nanofibers Loaded with Essential Oils for Biomedical and Food-Packaging Applications Open
Essential oils prevent superbug formation, which is mainly caused by the continuous use of synthetic drugs. This is a significant threat to health, the environment, and food safety. Plant extracts in the form of essential oils are good eno…
View article: Development and Characterization of Drug-Loaded Self-Solidnano-Emulsified Drug Delivery System for Treatment of Diabetes
Development and Characterization of Drug-Loaded Self-Solidnano-Emulsified Drug Delivery System for Treatment of Diabetes Open
Embelin and gliclazide administration to diabetic rats cause a highly significant decline in the blood glycated hemoglobin, serum glucose and nitric oxide activity with a concomitant increase in the serum insulin level. The aim of present …
View article: ZnGa2O4 Nanophosphors: Rapid Synthesis, Characterization and Luminescence Properties
ZnGa2O4 Nanophosphors: Rapid Synthesis, Characterization and Luminescence Properties Open
Nanocrystalline ZnGa2O4 spinel powders were prepared through a simple and facile microwave-irradiation assisted solution-based route, using ethylene glycol as the reaction medium and, without using any structure-directing agents. The as-pr…
View article: Recent Trends in Chitosan Nanofibers: From Tissue-Engineering to Environmental Importance: A Review
Recent Trends in Chitosan Nanofibers: From Tissue-Engineering to Environmental Importance: A Review Open
Chitosan is a biodegradable, biocompatible and extracellular matrix mimicking polymer. These tunable biological properties make chitosan highly useful in a wide range of applications like tissue-engineering, wound dressing material, contro…
View article: Electrospun medical grade polyurethane nanofibers containing MWCNTs for future tendon and ligament regeneration
Electrospun medical grade polyurethane nanofibers containing MWCNTs for future tendon and ligament regeneration Open
View article: A Simple Method of Electrospun Tungsten Trioxide Nanofibers with Enhanced Visible-Light Photocatalytic Activity
A Simple Method of Electrospun Tungsten Trioxide Nanofibers with Enhanced Visible-Light Photocatalytic Activity Open