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View article: Halloysite@Polydopamine Nanoplatform for Ultrasmall Pd and Cu Nanoparticles: Suitable Catalysts for Hydrogenation and Reduction Reactions
Halloysite@Polydopamine Nanoplatform for Ultrasmall Pd and Cu Nanoparticles: Suitable Catalysts for Hydrogenation and Reduction Reactions Open
The design of sustainable nanomaterials for catalysis is a key challenge in green chemistry. Herein, we report the synthesis of halloysite nanotube (Hal)-based nanomaterials selectively functionalized with a bio-inspired polydopamine (PDA)…
View article: Protoporphyrin-grafted halloysite nanotubes for boosted photodynamic activity in chitosan nanocomposite films
Protoporphyrin-grafted halloysite nanotubes for boosted photodynamic activity in chitosan nanocomposite films Open
Chitosan-based materials are widely explored for biomedical applications due to their biocompatibility, biodegradability, and excellent film-forming ability. In this work, we report the development of hybrid chitosan films reinforced with …
View article: Advanced Biodegradable Materials: The Development of PBS Hybrid Composites Reinforced With Natural Fibers, Lignin, and Sepiolite for Sustainable Applications
Advanced Biodegradable Materials: The Development of PBS Hybrid Composites Reinforced With Natural Fibers, Lignin, and Sepiolite for Sustainable Applications Open
The increasing demand for sustainable materials has led to the development of biodegradable polymer composites. This study examines polybutylene succinate (PBS) hybrid eco‐friendly composites reinforced with canabrava fiber (CANA), lignin …
View article: Development of nanoemulgel system based on Opuntia ficus-indica (L.) seed oil and nanoclays: Formulation, characterization and application for wound treatment
Development of nanoemulgel system based on Opuntia ficus-indica (L.) seed oil and nanoclays: Formulation, characterization and application for wound treatment Open
View article: Development of chitosan-clay nanocomposite films from Hermetia illucens: analysis of chemical, physical, and mechanical properties
Development of chitosan-clay nanocomposite films from Hermetia illucens: analysis of chemical, physical, and mechanical properties Open
Chitosan has gained great attention due to its properties. In this study, chitosan obtained from an innovative and sustainable source, the bioconverter insect Hermetia illucens, known as Black Soldier Fly (BSF), was used for the developmen…
View article: Starch-Based scaffold produced by FDM 3D printing technique as Innovative and biosustainable wound dressing
Starch-Based scaffold produced by FDM 3D printing technique as Innovative and biosustainable wound dressing Open
Starch is a safe biopolymer, whose use for the production of scaffolds intended for deep wounds treatment is limited, due to its low mechanical and thermal properties. For this reason, until now, it has been used in low amounts and/or in c…
View article: Laponite-Based Microemulsions of Amazonian Essential Oils
Laponite-Based Microemulsions of Amazonian Essential Oils Open
View article: Development of Ph Responsive Drug Delivery System for Antichagasic Benznidazole Using Clay-Based Laponite Carrier Coated with Eudragit® S100
Development of Ph Responsive Drug Delivery System for Antichagasic Benznidazole Using Clay-Based Laponite Carrier Coated with Eudragit® S100 Open
View article: Design of halloysite nanotube-based nanomaterials for theranostic applications: fluorescent probes and chemodynamic activity
Design of halloysite nanotube-based nanomaterials for theranostic applications: fluorescent probes and chemodynamic activity Open
The use of halloysite allows to obtain multifunctional materials with potential use as theranostic systems for the treatment of diseases.
View article: Halloysite Nanotube-Based Delivery of Pyrazolo[3,4-d]pyrimidine Derivatives for Prostate and Bladder Cancer Treatment
Halloysite Nanotube-Based Delivery of Pyrazolo[3,4-d]pyrimidine Derivatives for Prostate and Bladder Cancer Treatment Open
Background/Objectives: The development of therapies targeting unregulated Src signaling through selective kinase inhibition using small-molecule inhibitors presents a significant challenge for the scientific community. Among these inhibito…
View article: Deepvirusclassifier: a deep learning tool for classifying SARS-CoV-2 based on viral subtypes within the coronaviridae family
Deepvirusclassifier: a deep learning tool for classifying SARS-CoV-2 based on viral subtypes within the coronaviridae family Open
View article: From Extraction to Stabilization: Employing a 22 Experimental Design in Developing Nutraceutical-Grade Bixin from Bixa orellana L.
From Extraction to Stabilization: Employing a 22 Experimental Design in Developing Nutraceutical-Grade Bixin from Bixa orellana L. Open
Bixin is the main carotenoid found in the outer portion of the seeds of Bixa orellana L., commercially known as annatto. This compound is industrially employed in pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and food formulations as a natural dye to replace …
View article: Technological study of kaolinitic clays from Fms. Escucha and Utrillas to be used in dermo-pharmaceutical products
Technological study of kaolinitic clays from Fms. Escucha and Utrillas to be used in dermo-pharmaceutical products Open
View article: Comparison of Synthetic Pathways for Obtaining Fluorescent Nanomaterials Based on Halloysite and Carbon Dots for Potential Biological Sensing
Comparison of Synthetic Pathways for Obtaining Fluorescent Nanomaterials Based on Halloysite and Carbon Dots for Potential Biological Sensing Open
Recently, fluorescent sensors have gained considerable attention due to their high sensitivity, low cost and noninvasiveness. Among the different materials that can be used for this purpose, carbon dots (CDs) represent valuable candidates …
View article: Development of Nanoemulsion Containing Lippia Origanoides Essential Oil by Low Energy Method with Antifungal Activity: From Extraction to Formulation
Development of Nanoemulsion Containing Lippia Origanoides Essential Oil by Low Energy Method with Antifungal Activity: From Extraction to Formulation Open
View article: Unlocking the potential of phytocannabinoids in depression: an in vitro/in vivo study on neuroinflammation and anxiolytic behavior
Unlocking the potential of phytocannabinoids in depression: an in vitro/in vivo study on neuroinflammation and anxiolytic behavior Open
View article: Aprendizagem de máquina aplicada à estratificação de risco de mortalidade de recém-nascidos associados a partos prematuros
Aprendizagem de máquina aplicada à estratificação de risco de mortalidade de recém-nascidos associados a partos prematuros Open
Este artigo apresenta um estudo que utiliza técnicas de aprendizado de máquina não supervisionado, com foco na técnica t-SNE, para estratificar o risco de mortalidade em recém-nascidos prematuros. A metodologia adotada envolve a coleta de …
View article: Self-Organising Maps Applied to the Stratification of Preterm Birth Risk in Brazil with Socioeconomic Data
Self-Organising Maps Applied to the Stratification of Preterm Birth Risk in Brazil with Socioeconomic Data Open
Preterm birth (PTB) poses risks and difficulties for the survival of the newborn baby. Despite considerable progress in research, the causes of PTB still need to be fully understood. PTB risk is believed to be multi-faceted and may be link…
View article: Thixotropic Hydrogels Based on Laponite® and Cucurbituril for Delivery of Lipophilic Drug Molecules
Thixotropic Hydrogels Based on Laponite® and Cucurbituril for Delivery of Lipophilic Drug Molecules Open
Invited for this month's cover are the collaborating groups of Prof. Serena Riela at University of Catania, Prof. César Viseras at University of Granada and Dr. Ignacio Sainz‐Diaz at Instituto Andaluz de Ciencias de la Tierra. The cover pi…
View article: Front Cover: Thixotropic Hydrogels Based on Laponite® and Cucurbituril for Delivery of Lipophilic Drug Molecules (ChemPlusChem 1/2024)
Front Cover: Thixotropic Hydrogels Based on Laponite® and Cucurbituril for Delivery of Lipophilic Drug Molecules (ChemPlusChem 1/2024) Open
Graphical Abstract The cover picture illustrates a possible future topical application of a laponite hydrogel filled with a supramolecular complex based on cucurbit[6]uril and flufenamic acid. More information can be found in the Research …
View article: Deep Learning Applied to the SARS-CoV-2 Classification
Deep Learning Applied to the SARS-CoV-2 Classification Open
Purpose: The primary objective of this study was to develop and evaluate a deep neural network model based on convolutional neural networks (CNNs) for accurately classifying SARS-CoV-2 viral sequences and other subtypes within the Coronavi…
View article: Nanoformulations based on collagenases loaded into halloysite/Veegum® clay minerals for potential pharmaceutical applications
Nanoformulations based on collagenases loaded into halloysite/Veegum® clay minerals for potential pharmaceutical applications Open
View article: Investigation into Brazilian Palygorskite for Its Potential Use as Pharmaceutical Excipient: Perspectives and Applications
Investigation into Brazilian Palygorskite for Its Potential Use as Pharmaceutical Excipient: Perspectives and Applications Open
Palygorskite is an aluminum and magnesium silicate characterized by its fibrous morphology, providing it with great versatility in industrial applications, including pharmaceuticals. Although most of the reserves are in the United States, …
View article: Environmentally Friendly Strategies for Formulating Vegetable Oil-Based Nanoparticles for Anticancer Medicine
Environmentally Friendly Strategies for Formulating Vegetable Oil-Based Nanoparticles for Anticancer Medicine Open
The development of green synthesized polymeric nanoparticles with anticancer studies has been an emerging field in academia and the pharmaceutical and chemical industries. Vegetable oils are potential substitutes for petroleum derivatives,…
View article: Biocomposite for Prolonged Release of Water-Soluble Drugs
Biocomposite for Prolonged Release of Water-Soluble Drugs Open
This study aimed to develop a prolonged-release system based on palygorskite and chitosan, which are natural ingredients widely available, affordable, and accessible. The chosen model drug was ethambutol (ETB), a tuberculostatic drug with …
View article: Modification of halloysite lumen with dopamine derivatives as filler for antibiofilm coating
Modification of halloysite lumen with dopamine derivatives as filler for antibiofilm coating Open
View article: Green Chemistry Application in Nanoparticles for Biomedical Therapy: Anticancer Medicine
Green Chemistry Application in Nanoparticles for Biomedical Therapy: Anticancer Medicine Open
Latterly, the development of green synthesized polymeric nanoparticles with anticancer studies has been an emerging field in academia, and in the pharmaceutical and chemical industry. Vegetable oils are potential substitutes for petroleum …
View article: New proposal of viral genome representation applied in the classification of SARS-CoV-2 with deep learning
New proposal of viral genome representation applied in the classification of SARS-CoV-2 with deep learning Open
View article: Conventional and PEGylated Liposomes as Vehicles of Copaifera sabulicola
Conventional and PEGylated Liposomes as Vehicles of Copaifera sabulicola Open
Traditional medicine uses resin oils extracted from plants of the genus Copaifera for several purposes. Resin oils are being studied to understand and profile their pharmacological properties. The aim of this work was to prepare and to cha…
View article: Montmorillonite–Rifampicin Nanohybrid for pH-Responsive Release of the Tuberculostatic
Montmorillonite–Rifampicin Nanohybrid for pH-Responsive Release of the Tuberculostatic Open
The present work describes the development of a hybrid and pH-responsive system for rifampicin using the clay mineral ‘montmorillonite’ as a nanocarrier. The influence of operational variables on the drug incorporation process was evaluate…