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Future Aspects of Nanotechnology in Therapeutics: A Comprehensive Review of Materials, Applications, and Future Directions Open

Mazhar Ul‐Islam, Md. Wasi Ahmad, Tahseen Kamal, Fwzah H. Alshammari · 2025

Nanotechnology is rapidly reshaping the landscape of modern medicine, offering innovative solutions for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of complex diseases. This review presents a comprehensive overview of recent advancements in n…

Bacterial cellulose–Aloe praetermissa hydrogels for enhanced antibacterial and biocompatible wound care Open

Mazhar Ul‐Islam, Fay Almashli, Atiya Fatima, Adeeb Shehzad, Abdullah Khamis Al Saidi , et al. · 2025

Chemopreventive Effects of Resveratrol and Curcumin on Melanoma Growth in C57BL/6 Mice Open

Salman Ul Islam, Abdullah Khamis Ali Al Saidi, Shehla Akbar, Amina Akhlaq, Adeeb Shehzad , et al. · 2025

This study investigates the chemopreventive potential of two phytochemicals, resveratrol (RV) and curcumin (CUR), in a C57BL/6 mouse model of melanoma. Utilizing a xenograft approach, we implanted B16F10 cells subcutaneously into mice and …

Nanomedicine in oncology: Diagnostic breakthroughs and therapeutic Frontiers Open

Adeeb Shehzad, Jover da Silva Alves, Mazhar Ul‐Islam, Abdullah Khamis Ali Al Saidi, Sofia O. D. Duarte , et al. · 2025

Nanomedicine is a multidisciplinary field, offering significant promises for cancer detection and therapy. Nanoparticles (NPs), nanoprobes and nanobiosensors can be tailored to achieve highly sensitive tumor detection by contrast imaging t…

From Bioinks to Functional Tissues and Organs: Advances, Challenges, and the Promise of 3D Bioprinting Open

Muhammad Wajid Ullah, Mazhar Ul‐Islam, Adeeb Shehzad, Sehrish Manan, Salman Ul Islam , et al. · 2025

3D printing, particularly bioprinting, has emerged as a transformative technology in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, enabling the precise layer‐by‐layer fabrication of living tissues and complex biomaterials. Bioprinting has …

Green-synthesized silver nanoparticle-infused PVA hydrogels: A sustainable solution for skin repair Open

Adeeb Shehzad, Faiza Tariq, Abdullah Khamis Al Saidi, Khalid Ali Khan, Shahid Ali Khan , et al. · 2025

In this study, we report the synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) using the aqueous methanolic pod extract of Papaver somniferum (P. somniferum), and their incorporation into polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) hydrogels for enhanced antibacteria…

Roles of Polymerization Temperature and Initiator Type on Thermal Properties of Rubitherm® 21 PCM Microcapsules Open

Refat Al‐Shannaq, Monzer Daoud, Mohammed Farid, Md. Wasi Ahmad, Shaheen A. Al‐Muhtaseb , et al. · 2025

Thermal energy storage offers a viable solution for managing intermediate energy availability challenges. Phase change materials (PCMs) have been extensively studied for their capacity to store thermal energy when available and release it …

Transdermal Glucose Responsive Composite Polymeric Microneedle Patches for Personalized Diabetes Treatment: A Novel Approach to Precision Medicine Open

Aroosa Younis Nadeem, Adeeb Shehzad, Mazhar Ul‐Islam, Shaukat Khan, Ebtesam A. Al-Suhaimi , et al. · 2025

Catalytic degradation of dyes using gold nanoparticles supported over chitosan coated cotton cloth composite Open

Awais Awais, Fahim Ullah, Adnan Khan, Romana Khan, Sher Bahadar Khan , et al. · 2025

The increasing environmental threat posed by various dye contaminants in wastewater necessitates the development of efficient catalytic systems for their removal. This research work investigates the synthesis of gold nanoparticles (Au NPs)…

Ultrasensitive Electrochemical Detection of Salmonella typhimurium in Food Matrices Using Surface-Modified Bacterial Cellulose with Immobilized Phage Particles Open

Wajid Hussain, Huan Wang, Xiaohan Yang, Muhammad Wajid Ullah, Syed Jawad Hussain , et al. · 2024

The rapid and sensitive detection of Salmonella typhimurium in food matrices is crucial for ensuring food safety. This study presents the development of an ultrasensitive electrochemical biosensor using surface-modified bacterial cellulose…

Development of a colorimetric sensor for selective manganese detection using green-synthesized silver nanoparticles from Withania somnifera Open

Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Muhammad Wajid Ullah, Sulaiman Ali Alharbi, Saleh Alfarraj, Mazhar Ul‐Islam , et al. · 2024

This study reports the green synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) using the fruit extract of Withania somnifera and their application as a colorimetric sensor for selective manganese (Mn2+) ion detection. The synthesis of AgNPs was op…

Mitigation of Benzene-Induced Haematotoxicity in Sprague Dawley Rats through Plant-Extract-Loaded Silica Nanobeads Open

Touseef Rehan, Anum Tahir, Aneesa Sultan, Khulood Fahad Alabbosh, Shahid Waseem , et al. · 2023

Benzene, a potent carcinogen, is known to cause acute myeloid leukaemia. While chemotherapy is commonly used for cancer treatment, its side effects have prompted scientists to explore natural products that can mitigate the haematotoxic eff…

Advanced biotechnological applications of bacterial nanocellulose-based biopolymer nanohybrids: A review Open

Muhammad Wajid Ullah, Khulood Fahad Alabbosh, Atiya Fatima, Salman Ul Islam, Sehrish Manan , et al. · 2023

Bacterial nanocellulose (BNC), as a natural polymer, produced in vivo by bacteria and in vitro by the cell-free enzymes system, is comprised of nano-sized fibers. The pristine BNC possesses unique structural, physiological, and biological …

Chitosan-based nanostructured biomaterials: Synthesis, properties, and biomedical applications Open

Mazhar Ul‐Islam, Khulood Fahad Alabbosh, Sehrish Manan, Shaukat Khan, Furqan Ahmad , et al. · 2023

Chitosan is obtained from chitin, which is abundantly found in crustaceans and obtained through various methods. The demineralization, deproteinization, discoloration, and deacetylation of chitin produce chitosan consisting of d-glucosamin…

Potential of food and agro-industrial wastes for cost-effective bacterial cellulose production: An updated review of literature Open

Shaukat Khan, Mazhar Ul‐Islam, Atiya Fatima, Sehrish Manan, Waleed Ahmad Khattak , et al. · 2023

Bacterial cellulose (BC), a biopolymer produced by acetic acid bacteria, has been receiving immense consideration over the past couple of decades owing to its unique properties and potential for broad-spectrum applications in various field…

Cost-Effective Synthesis of Bacterial Cellulose and Its Applications in the Food and Environmental Sectors Open

Tahseen Kamal, Mazhar Ul‐Islam, Atiya Fatima, Muhammad Wajid Ullah, Sehrish Manan · 2022

Bacterial cellulose (BC), also termed bio-cellulose, has been recognized as a biomaterial of vital importance, thanks to its impressive structural features, diverse synthesis routes, high thermomechanical properties, and its ability to com…

Editorial: Nanocellulose: A Multipurpose Advanced Functional Material, Volume II Open

Muhammad Wajid Ullah, Mazhar Ul‐Islam, Fazli Wahid, Guang Yang · 2022

EDITORIAL article Front. Bioeng. Biotechnol., 19 May 2022Sec. Biomaterials https://doi.org/10.3389/fbioe.2022.931256

Silver impregnated bacterial cellulose-chitosan composite hydrogels for antibacterial and catalytic applications Open

Yasir Anwar, Mazhar Ul‐Islam, Hani S. H. Mohammed Ali, Ihsan Ullah, Ashi Khalil , et al. · 2022

The current study was aimed to develop bacterial cellulose (BC) composites synergistically with polymer (Chitosan (chi)) and a nanomaterial (green synthesized silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) using an Azadirachta indica leaves extract). BC-Chi…

Preparation, Characterization, and Biological Features of Cactus Coated Bacterial Cellulose Hydrogels Open

Tahseen Kamal, Mazhar Ul‐Islam, Sher Bahadar Khan, Esraa M. Bakhsh, Muhammad Tariq Saeed Chani · 2022

The current study was aimed at developing BC-Cactus (BCC) composite hydrogels with impressive mechanical features for their potential applications in medical and environmental sectors. BCC composites hydrogels were developed through cactus…

Adopting a green method for the synthesis of gold nanoparticles on cotton cloth for antimicrobial and environmental applications Open

Yasir Anwar, Ihsan Ullah, Mazhar Ul‐Islam, Khalid M. Alghamdi, Ashi Khalil , et al. · 2021

In this research, a simple and green approach towards preparation of biogenic gold nanoparticles on cotton cloth (AuNPs-CC) was developed. It was found that the hydroxyl functional groups of the cellulose macromolecules, abundantly availab…

Development and Characterization of Yeast-Incorporated Antimicrobial Cellulose Biofilms for Edible Food Packaging Application Open

Omar Mohammad Atta, Sehrish Manan, Abeer Ahmed Qaed Ahmed, Mohamed F. Awad, Mazhar Ul‐Islam , et al. · 2021

The unique properties and advantages of edible films over conventional food packaging have led the way to their extensive exploration in recent years. Moreover, the incorporation of bioactive components during their production has further …

Bio-nanocomposite for Medical and Environmental Applications Open

Mazhar Ul‐Islam, Sher Bahadar Khan · 2021

Ex situ Synthesis and Characterization of High Strength Multipurpose Bacterial Cellulose-Aloe vera Hydrogels Open

Mazhar Ul‐Islam, Furqan Ahmad, Atiya Fatima, Nasrullah Shah, Somayia Yasir , et al. · 2021

The innate structural and functional properties of bacterial cellulose (BC) have been greatly improved by developing its composites with other materials for its applications in different fields. In the present study, BC- Aloe vera (BCA) ge…

Enhanced impact-resistance of aeronautical quasi-isotropic composite plates through diffused water molecules in epoxy Open

Furqan Ahmad, Fethi Abbassi, Mazhar Ul‐Islam, Frédéric Jacquemin, Jung‐Wuk Hong · 2021

Synthesis and applications of fungal mycelium-based advanced functional materials Open

Sehrish Manan, Muhammad Wajid Ullah, Mazhar Ul‐Islam, Omar Mohammad Atta, Guang Yang · 2021

Over the last couple of decades, the introduction of living systems to material science for the synthesis of functional materials from biological resources is receiving immense consideration. This is also in accordance with the need for gr…

Plant extract-loaded bacterial cellulose composite membrane for potential biomedical applications Open

Atiya Fatima, Sumayia Yasir, M. S. Khan, Sehrish Manan, Muhammad Wajid Ullah , et al. · 2021

Bacterial cellulose (BC) has been extensively explored as biomaterial for various biomedical applications owing to its non-toxic nature and unique structural morphology and impressive physico-chemical and mechanical properties. However, it…

Silver Decorated Bacterial Cellulose Nanocomposites as Antimicrobial Food Packaging Materials Open

Omar Mohammad Atta, Sehrish Manan, Mazhar Ul‐Islam, Abeer Ahmed Qaed Ahmed, Muhammad Wajid Ullah , et al. · 2021

This study is aimed to develop bacterial cellulose (BC)-based biocompatible, biodegradable, bioactive, and non-toxic food packaging material.The preparation of BC/Ag nanocomposite was achieved through the reduction of silver nitrate with s…

Development of bactericidal spinel ferrite nanoparticles with effective biocompatibility for potential wound healing applications Open

Atiya Rabbani, Reihaneh Haghniaz, Taous Khan, Romana Khan, Ayesha Khalid , et al. · 2021

The current study was devised to explore the antibacterial activity and underlying mechanism of spinel ferrite nanoparticles (NPs) along with their biocompatibility and wound healing potentials.

Emerging Materials for Environmental and Pharmaceutical Sectors Open

Sher Bahadar Khan, Mazhar Ul‐Islam · 2020

Enhanced Impact-Resistance of Aeronautical Quasi-Isotropic Composite Plates Through Diffused Water Molecules in Epoxy Open

Furqan Ahmad, Fethi Abbassi, Mazhar Ul‐Islam, Frédéric Jacquemin, Jung‐Wuk Hong · 2020

In order to elucidate the hygroscopic effects on impact-resistance of carbon fiber/epoxy quasi-isotropic composite plates, low-velocity impact tests are conducted on dry and hygroscopically conditioned plates, respectively, under identical…

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