Polymers for Advanced Technologies,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
35(12)
Published: Dec. 1, 2024
ABSTRACT
Recent
advancements
in
naturally
derived
bioadhesives
have
transformed
their
application
across
diverse
medical
fields,
including
tissue
engineering,
wound
management,
and
surgery.
This
review
focuses
on
the
innovative
development
multifunctional
nature
of
these
bioadhesives,
particularly
emphasizing
role
enhancing
adhesion
performance
wet
environments
optimizing
mechanical
properties
for
use
dynamic
tissues.
Key
areas
covered
include
chemical
physical
mechanisms
adhesion,
incorporation
multi‐adhesion
strategies
that
combine
covalent
non‐covalent
bonding,
bioinspired
designs
mimicking
natural
adhesives
such
as
those
barnacles
mussels.
Additionally,
discusses
emerging
applications
regeneration
musculoskeletal,
cardiac,
neural,
ocular
tissues,
highlighting
potential
bioadhesive‐based
therapies
complex
biological
settings.
Despite
substantial
progress,
challenges
scaling
lab‐based
innovations
clinical
overcoming
environmental
constraints
remain
critical.
Ongoing
research
bioadhesive
technologies
aims
to
bridge
gaps,
promising
significant
improvements
tailored
therapeutic
needs.
Polymers for Advanced Technologies,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
35(10)
Published: Oct. 1, 2024
ABSTRACT
Nanogels
represent
a
significant
innovation
in
the
fields
of
nanotechnology
and
biomedical
engineering,
combining
properties
hydrogels
nanoparticles
to
create
versatile
platforms
for
drug
delivery,
tissue
bioimaging,
other
applications.
These
nanoscale
hydrogels,
typically
ranging
from
10
1000
nm,
possess
unique
characteristics
such
as
high
water
content,
biocompatibility,
ability
encapsulate
both
hydrophilic
hydrophobic
molecules.
The
review
explores
synthesis,
structural
configurations,
stimuli‐responsive
nature
nanogels,
highlighting
their
adaptability
targeted
including
across
challenging
barriers
like
blood–brain
barrier.
Furthermore,
paper
delves
into
applications
particularly
delivery
systems,
demonstrating
potential
revolutionize
these
fields.
Despite
promising
preclinical
results,
challenges
remain
translating
technologies
clinical
practice,
issues
related
stability,
scalability,
regulatory
approval.
concludes
by
discussing
future
perspectives,
emphasizing
need
further
research
optimize
ultimately
aiming
enhance
efficacy
safety
settings.
Mechanics Based Design of Structures and Machines,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 16
Published: Jan. 8, 2025
The
interface
plays
a
crucial
role
in
nanoparticle-reinforced
composite
materials.
So
this
article
presents
micromechanical
model
to
predict
the
elastic
and
thermal
properties
of
composites
comprising
nanoparticles
encapsulated
by
an
interphase.
Nanoparticles
are
easy
agglomerate
matrix
because
their
large
surface
area
ratio.
Therefore,
study
focuses
on
effect
agglomeration
modulus
expansion
coefficient
(CTE).
In
present
study,
regions
with
concentrated
particles
assumed
be
spherical
shape
considered
as
inclusions.
size
efficiency
factor
is
introduced
reflect
influence
agglomerated
inclusions
diameter
analysis.
effects
volume
fractions,
radius,
degree
nanoparticles,
also
thickness
interphase
studied
detail.
method
used
effective
reinforced
three-phase
composites.
Analysis
shows
that
has
significant
reduces
composites,
but
increases
Increasing
enhances
while
increasing
particle
radius
Besides,
more
severe
particles,
larger
will
provide
theoretical
basis
for
preparation
practical
application
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 3, 2025
Abstract
This
review
underscores
the
transformative
potential
of
photonic
nanomaterials
in
wearable
health
technologies,
driven
by
increasing
demands
for
personalized
monitoring.
Their
unique
optical
and
physical
properties
enable
rapid,
precise,
sensitive
real‐time
monitoring,
outperforming
conventional
electrical‐based
sensors.
Integrated
into
ultra‐thin,
flexible,
stretchable
formats,
these
materials
enhance
compatibility
with
human
body,
enabling
prolonged
wear,
improved
efficiency,
reduced
power
consumption.
A
comprehensive
exploration
is
provided
integration
devices,
addressing
material
selection,
light‐matter
interaction
principles,
device
assembly
strategies.
The
highlights
critical
elements
such
as
form
factors,
sensing
modalities,
data
communication,
representative
examples
skin
patches
contact
lenses.
These
devices
precise
monitoring
management
biomarkers
diseases
or
biological
responses.
Furthermore,
advancements
approaches
have
paved
way
continuum
care
systems
combining
multifunctional
sensors
therapeutic
drug
delivery
mechanisms.
To
overcome
existing
barriers,
this
outlines
strategies
design,
engineering,
system
integration,
machine
learning
to
inspire
innovation
accelerate
adoption
next‐generation
health,
showcasing
their
versatility
digital
applications.
Mechanics of Advanced Materials and Structures,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 20
Published: Oct. 15, 2024
In
this
work,
a
higher
order
thickness
stretched
model
is
employed
for
electro-magneto-elastic
results
of
shear
deformable
baseball
bat
as
sandwich
beam.
The
formulation
performed
using
the
two
dimensional
constitutive
relations
well
electric
potential
and
magnetic
induction
bat.
proposed
can
be
used
in
sport
equipment.
principle
virtual
work
to
derive
governing
equations
presence
thermal,
electrical
loads.
physical
beam
composed
graphene
origami
reinforced
copper
matric
core
integrated
with
piezoelectric/piezomagnetic
face-sheets
thermal
environment
excited
by
potentials.
Polymers for Advanced Technologies,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
35(12)
Published: Dec. 1, 2024
ABSTRACT
This
review
aims
to
provide
a
comprehensive
analysis
of
recent
advancements
in
smart
microneedles
(MNs)
within
the
biomedical
field,
focusing
on
integration
stimuli‐responsive
polymers
for
enhanced
therapeutic
and
diagnostic
applications.
Conventional
drug
delivery
methods
are
known
face
limitations
precision,
safety,
patient
compliance,
which
can
be
addressed
by
innovative
features
MNs.
Through
use
various
polymers,
these
MNs
have
been
designed
react
environmental
or
physiological
cues,
allowing
on‐demand
release,
biomarker
sensing,
localized
interventions.
Fundamental
materials
used
fabrication
MNs,
including
metals,
composite
hydrogels,
reviewed,
different
categories
stimuli‐responsiveness,
such
as
photo,
electro,
thermal,
mechanical,
biochemical,
explored.
Application‐specific
designs
areas
delivery,
cancer
therapy,
diabetes
management,
skin
disease
treatments
also
examined.
this
discussion,
it
is
highlighted
that
poised
play
significant
role
advancing
personalized
noninvasive
medical
treatments.
Journal of Applied Physics,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
137(1)
Published: Jan. 7, 2025
Ionizing
irradiation
was
performed
on
barium–germanium–gallium
(BGG)
glasses
using
a
2.5
MeV
electron
beam.
Through
spin
resonance
spectroscopy,
paramagnetic
point
defects,
such
as
germanium-
and
gallium-related
hole
trap
centers,
have
been
identified.
The
presence
of
silver
in
the
BGG
glass
appears
to
hinder
stability
these
defects
at
lower
energy
doses
(104
Gy),
with
becoming
main
trapping
center.
At
higher
(106
undergoes
structural
modifications,
hindering
process
ions.
Additionally,
we
evidence
importance
alkaline
elements
potassium
sodium
ions
trapped
centers’
formation.
