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View article: Preparation of functional Zein/Spirulina protein isolate nanocomposite particles for improved encapsulation of glabridin
Preparation of functional Zein/Spirulina protein isolate nanocomposite particles for improved encapsulation of glabridin Open
This study reports the possibility of zein/Spirulina protein isolate (Zein/SPI) nanocomposite particles as a functional carrier for lipophilic bioactives, using glabridin (GLA) as a model. Zein/SPI nanocomposite particles are synthesized...
View article: High-performance hollow microspheres for UV protection from cinnamate-functionalized cellulose nanocrystals and inorganic nanoparticles
High-performance hollow microspheres for UV protection from cinnamate-functionalized cellulose nanocrystals and inorganic nanoparticles Open
Hollow microspheres from Cin-CNCs and inorganic nanoparticles (SiO 2 /TiO 2 ) are prepared via Pickering emulsion. In sunscreens, they boost SPF performance beyond traditional inorganic filters, merging benefits of both organic and inorgan…
View article: Dual-Responsive Hybrid Microgels Enabling Phase Inversion in Pickering Emulsions
Dual-Responsive Hybrid Microgels Enabling Phase Inversion in Pickering Emulsions Open
Pickering emulsions have emerged as promising multiphase systems owing to their high stability and diverse applications in materials and chemical engineering. However, achieving precise and stimuli-responsive regulation of emulsion type, p…
View article: Preparation of Stable Zein/Poly(γ‐glutamic acid) Nanocomposite Particles for Improved Encapsulation of Curcumin
Preparation of Stable Zein/Poly(γ‐glutamic acid) Nanocomposite Particles for Improved Encapsulation of Curcumin Open
The aim of this study is to enhance the stability of zein nanoparticles by using poly(γ‐glutamic acid) (γ‐PGA) as a stabilizer. Zein/γ‐PGA nanocomposite particles are produced through a straightforward anti‐solvent precipitation method. Th…
View article: Rotating Liquid Marble Microreactors for Enhanced Enzymatic Reactions
Rotating Liquid Marble Microreactors for Enhanced Enzymatic Reactions Open
Droplet‐based microreactors hold great promise for enzymatic reactions, but their efficiency is often hindered by static operation and poor mass transfer. This study tackles these limitations through the innovative application of dynamic r…
View article: Intermacromolecular Interaction Determines the Long-Ranged Force and Self-Assembly of Microgels at the Air/Water Interface
Intermacromolecular Interaction Determines the Long-Ranged Force and Self-Assembly of Microgels at the Air/Water Interface Open
We experimentally investigate the contribution of the interchain interaction to the interfacial stress and self-assembly of microgels at the air/water interface. Our results suggest that the intercorona penetrations contribute to an entrop…
View article: Direct Measurements of Overlooked Long-Range Interactions near Zwitterionic and Nonionic Polymer Brushes
Direct Measurements of Overlooked Long-Range Interactions near Zwitterionic and Nonionic Polymer Brushes Open
Current research on the antifouling mechanisms of "electrically neutral" polymer brushes predominantly emphasizes thermodynamically unfavorable short-range interactions. However, our study reveals the critical importance of long-range inte…
View article: Recapitulating hypoxic metabolism in cartilaginous organoids via adaptive cell-matrix interactions enhances histone lactylation and cartilage regeneration
Recapitulating hypoxic metabolism in cartilaginous organoids via adaptive cell-matrix interactions enhances histone lactylation and cartilage regeneration Open
Mesenchymal condensation, characterized by rapid proliferation and aggregation of precursor cells within a restructured mesodermal extracellular matrix, is critical for skeletal tissue development, including articular cartilage. This proce…
View article: Programmable Control of Active Ingredient Release in Pickering Emulsions Using Light
Programmable Control of Active Ingredient Release in Pickering Emulsions Using Light Open
Pickering emulsions have garnered significant attention for their ability to facilitate the controlled and effective delivery of active ingredients across various sectors, including drug release, agriculture, cosmetics, and interfacial cat…
View article: Pickering Emulsions Stabilized by a Naturally Derived One-Dimensional All-In-One Hybrid Nanostructure
Pickering Emulsions Stabilized by a Naturally Derived One-Dimensional All-In-One Hybrid Nanostructure Open
Colloidal particles generated from plant-derived proteins and polysaccharides have high potential as particulate stabilizers since they are environmentally friendly, biocompatible, and biodegradable. It has also been shown that amphiphilic…
View article: Dynamic Assembly of Microgels and Polymers at Non‐Aqueous Liquid/Liquid Interfaces
Dynamic Assembly of Microgels and Polymers at Non‐Aqueous Liquid/Liquid Interfaces Open
Particle assembly at liquid–liquid interfaces presents a promising bottom‐up strategy for creating supramolecular materials with advanced functionalities. However, the significantly lower interfacial tension observed in immiscible organic …
View article: Tissue Mimetic Membranes for Healing Augmentation of Tendon–Bone Interface in Rotator Cuff Repair
Tissue Mimetic Membranes for Healing Augmentation of Tendon–Bone Interface in Rotator Cuff Repair Open
The globally prevalent rotator cuff tear has a high re‐rupture rate, attributing to the failure to reproduce the interfacial fibrocartilaginous enthesis. Herein, a hierarchically organized membrane is developed that mimics the heterogeneou…
View article: Unveiling the rheological behavior of poly(styrene-co-N-isopropylacrylamide) microgel aqueous suspensions
Unveiling the rheological behavior of poly(styrene-co-N-isopropylacrylamide) microgel aqueous suspensions Open
Poly(N-isopropylacrylamide)-based microgels are soft and deformable colloids, which can swell and shrink in response to external stimuli such as temperature or pH, making them suitable for various industries. Herein, poly(styrene-co-N-isop…
View article: Exploring the protein corona-mediated near-wall confined motion of micro-carriers <i>via</i> total internal reflection microscopy
Exploring the protein corona-mediated near-wall confined motion of micro-carriers <i>via</i> total internal reflection microscopy Open
The implications of soft boundaries for confined motion and intersurface interactions were explored via total internal reflection microscopy, which suggests a mechanical-reversal asymmetry in near-wall confinement scenarios.
View article: Natural polymer-based food packaging: paving the way to a greener future – a review
Natural polymer-based food packaging: paving the way to a greener future – a review Open
Synthetic polymer-based materials or natural polymer-based materials? A comparison based on food packaging materials.
View article: A Total Internal Reflection Microscopy (TIRM)-Based Approach for Direct Characterization of Polymer Brush Conformational Change in Aqueous Solution
A Total Internal Reflection Microscopy (TIRM)-Based Approach for Direct Characterization of Polymer Brush Conformational Change in Aqueous Solution Open
This study presents a novel approach utilizing total internal reflection microscopy (TIRM) to effectively characterize the swelling and collapse of polymer brushes in aqueous solutions. Zwitterionic poly(carboxybetaine methacrylate) (PCBMA…
View article: Experimental techniques for quantifying interactions of polymer-coated particles and surfaces: Insights for material design and optimization
Experimental techniques for quantifying interactions of polymer-coated particles and surfaces: Insights for material design and optimization Open
Polymer-coated particles and surfaces have widespread applications in various industries ranging from manufacturing to biomedicine. A better understanding of the stability mechanisms underlying these coatings can inspire the design of nove…
View article: Unraveling the Complexities of Silica Nanoparticle Adsorption onto Polymer Latexes in Pickering Emulsion Polymerization
Unraveling the Complexities of Silica Nanoparticle Adsorption onto Polymer Latexes in Pickering Emulsion Polymerization Open
Incorporating unmodified silica nanoparticles onto polymer latexes to fabricate aqueous polymer dispersions without relying on electrostatic attraction during the Pickering emulsion polymerization process still faces challenges. For negati…
View article: One-Step Formation of Pickering Double Emulsion Costabilized by Hydrophobic Silica Nanoparticles and Sodium Alginate
One-Step Formation of Pickering Double Emulsion Costabilized by Hydrophobic Silica Nanoparticles and Sodium Alginate Open
Pickering double emulsions exhibit higher stability and biocompatibility compared with surfactant-stabilized double emulsions. However, tailored synthesis of particle stabilizers with appropriate wettability is time consuming and complicat…
View article: <i>iso</i>‐BAI Guided Surface Recrystallization for Over 14% Tin Halide Perovskite Solar Cells
<i>iso</i>‐BAI Guided Surface Recrystallization for Over 14% Tin Halide Perovskite Solar Cells Open
Tin‐based perovskite solar cells (PSCs) are promising environmentally friendly alternatives to their lead‐based counterparts, yet they currently suffer from much lower device performance. Due to variations in the chemical properties of lea…
View article: Aggregation and aging of nanoparticle–protein complexes at interfaces studied by evanescent‐light scattering microscopy
Aggregation and aging of nanoparticle–protein complexes at interfaces studied by evanescent‐light scattering microscopy Open
Plasma protein‐induced aggregation of nanoparticles (NPs) is a crucial issue in many applications, such as drug delivery. Although great efforts have been made to investigate the protein adsorption kinetics or protein‐induced NPs coalescen…
View article: Metal coordination‐driven assembly of stimulator of interferon genes‐activating nanoparticles for tumor chemo‐immunotherapy
Metal coordination‐driven assembly of stimulator of interferon genes‐activating nanoparticles for tumor chemo‐immunotherapy Open
Activating the stimulator of interferon genes (STING) signaling pathway is critical for enhancing antitumor immunity and remodeling the immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment (TME). Herein, we report the preparation of STING‐activating n…