Catalysts,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(6), P. 985 - 985
Published: June 8, 2023
Perovskite
barium
titanate
(BaTiO3)
has
received
a
lot
of
interest
due
to
its
extraordinary
dielectric
and
ferroelectric
properties,
along
with
moderate
biocompatibility.
Here,
we
investigated
how
Zn
doping
tuned
the
physicochemical
characteristics,
photocatalytic
activity,
anticancer
potential
BaTiO3
nanoparticles
synthesized
from
banana
peel
extract.
XRD,
TEM,
SEM,
EDS,
XPS,
BET,
Raman,
PL
were
utilized
characterize
as-synthesized
pure
(1
3
mol%)-doped
nanoparticles.
All
samples
showed
evidence
tetragonal
phase,
XRD
patterns
Zn-doped
presence
peak.
The
particle
size
decreased
increasing
levels
without
morphological
changes.
After
doping,
intensity
decreased,
suggesting
lower
electron–hole
recombination
rate.
BET
analysis
found
that
surface
area
was
higher
than
BaTiO3.
Under
visible
irradiation,
activity
compared,
remarkable
85%
(3%)-doped
measured.
As
result,
are
recognized
as
excellent
photocatalysts
for
degrading
organic
pollutants.
According
cytotoxicity
data,
display
four-fold
greater
against
human
lung
carcinoma
(A549)
It
also
observed
kill
cancer
cells
by
intracellular
level
reactive
oxygen
species.
Furthermore,
compared
BaTiO3,
nanostructure
better
cytocompatibility
in
non-cancerous
fibroblasts
(IMR90).
have
reduced
size,
increased
area,
rate,
which
highly
beneficial
enhanced
activity.
Overall,
current
data
green-fabricated
Zn-BaTiO3
superior
effects
improved
biocompatibility
those
This
work
underlines
significance
utilizing
agricultural
waste
(e.g.,
fruit
peel)
fabrication
BaTiO3-based
nanostructures,
hold
great
promise
biomedical
environmental
applications.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
36(35)
Published: June 22, 2024
Bioelectricity
provides
electrostimulation
to
regulate
cell/tissue
behaviors
and
functions.
In
the
human
body,
bioelectricity
can
be
generated
in
electromechanically
responsive
tissues
organs,
as
well
biomolecular
building
blocks
that
exhibit
piezoelectricity,
with
a
phenomenon
known
piezoelectric
effect.
Inspired
by
natural
bio-piezoelectric
phenomenon,
efforts
have
been
devoted
exploiting
high-performance
synthetic
biomaterials,
including
molecular
materials,
polymeric
ceramic
composite
materials.
Notably,
biomaterials
polarize
under
mechanical
strain
generate
electrical
potentials,
which
used
fabricate
electronic
devices.
Herein,
review
article
is
proposed
summarize
design
research
progress
of
devices
toward
bionanotechnology.
First,
functions
regulating
electrophysiological
activity
from
cellular
tissue
level
are
introduced.
Next,
recent
advances
structure-property
relationship
various
provided
detail.
following
part,
applications
engineering,
drug
delivery,
biosensing,
energy
harvesting,
catalysis
systematically
classified
discussed.
Finally,
challenges
future
prospects
presented.
It
believed
this
will
provide
inspiration
for
development
innovative
fields
biomedicine
nanotechnology.
Advanced Healthcare Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: June 10, 2024
Conductive
hydrogel
has
garnered
significant
attention
as
an
emergent
candidate
for
diverse
wearable
sensors,
owing
to
its
remarkable
and
tailorable
properties
such
flexibility,
biocompatibility,
strong
electrical
conductivity.
These
attributes
make
it
highly
suitable
various
sensor
applications
(e.g.,
biophysical,
bioelectrical,
biochemical
sensors)
that
can
monitor
human
health
conditions
provide
timely
interventions.
Among
these
applications,
conductive
hydrogel-based
temperature
sensors
are
especially
important
healthcare
disease
surveillance.
This
review
aims
a
comprehensive
overview
of
sensors.
First,
this
work
summarizes
different
types
fillers-based
hydrogel,
highlighting
their
recent
developments
advantages
Next,
discusses
the
sensing
characteristics
focusing
on
sensitivity,
dynamic
stability,
stretchability,
signal
output.
Then,
state-of-the-art
introduced,
ranging
from
body
detection
wound
monitoring.
Finally,
identifies
remaining
challenges
prospects
facing
field.
By
addressing
with
potential
solutions,
hopes
shed
some
light
future
research
innovations
in
promising
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
18(3), P. 2047 - 2065
Published: Jan. 2, 2024
The
use
of
piezoelectric
nanomaterials
combined
with
ultrasound
stimulation
is
emerging
as
a
promising
approach
for
wirelessly
triggering
the
regeneration
different
tissue
types.
However,
it
has
never
been
explored
boosting
chondrogenesis.
Furthermore,
parameters
used
are
often
not
adequately
controlled.
In
this
study,
we
show
that
adipose-tissue-derived
mesenchymal
stromal
cells
embedded
in
nanocomposite
hydrogel
containing
barium
titanate
nanoparticles
and
graphene
oxide
nanoflakes
stimulated
waves
precisely
controlled
(1
MHz
250
mW/cm2,
5
min
once
every
2
days
10
days)
dramatically
boost
chondrogenic
cell
commitment
vitro.
Moreover,
fibrotic
catabolic
factors
strongly
down-modulated:
proteomic
analyses
reveal
such
influences
biological
processes
involved
cytoskeleton
extracellular
matrix
organization,
collagen
fibril
metabolic
processes.
optimal
regimen
also
considerable
anti-inflammatory
effect
keeps
its
ability
to
chondrogenesis
vitro,
even
an
inflammatory
milieu.
An
analytical
model
predict
voltage
generated
by
invested
proposed,
together
computational
tool
takes
into
consideration
nanoparticle
clustering
within
vacuoles
predicts
electric
field
streamline
distribution
cytoplasm.
proposed
shows
good
injectability
adhesion
cartilage
ex
vivo,
well
excellent
biocompatibility
according
ISO
10993.
Future
perspectives
will
involve
preclinical
testing
paradigm
regeneration.
Nano Trends,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
6, P. 100032 - 100032
Published: March 21, 2024
Piezoelectricity
or
piezoelectric
effect
is
a
phenomenon
by
which
mechanical
energy
converted
into
electrical
and
vice
versa.
Piezoelectric
has
been
observed
in
several
organic
materials.
Therefore,
past
few
years
materials
have
received
significant
research
interests
biomedical
applications
specifically
for
fabrication
of
implantable
devices
because
their
high
performance,
excellent
biocompatibility
biodegradability,
superior
properties,
cheap
process.
This
article
provides
comprehensive
review
the
recent
progress
on
It
extensively
covers
properties
preparation
methods
different
including
amino
acids,
peptides,
proteins,
polysaccharides,
polymers
(such
as
PVDF,
PLLA,
PHB),
well
representative
device
namely
biosensing,
tissue
regeneration,
drug
delivery.
Finally,
discusses
challenges
future
directions
this
field.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
36(45)
Published: Sept. 13, 2024
Abstract
Osteochondral
injury
is
a
prevalent
condition
for
which
no
specific
treatment
currently
available.
This
study
presents
piezoelectric‐conductive
scaffold
composed
of
piezoelectric
cartilage‐decellularized
extracellular
matrix
(dECM)
and
modified
gelatin
(Gel‐PC).
The
piezoelectricity
the
achieved
through
modification
diphenylalanine
(FF)
assembly
on
pore
surface,
while
conductive
properties
are
by
incorporating
poly(3,4‐ethylenedioxythiophene).
In
vitro
experiments
demonstrate
that
bone
marrow
mesenchymal
stem
cells
(BMSCs)
undergo
biphasic
division
during
differentiation.
vivo
studies
using
Parma
pig
model
osteochondral
defects
exhibits
superior
reparative
efficacy.
Notably,
generation
electrical
stimulation
linked
to
joint
movement.
During
activity,
mechanical
forces
compress
scaffold,
leading
deformation
subsequent
an
electric
potential
difference.
positive
charges
accumulated
upper
layer
attract
BMSCs,
promoting
their
migration
chondrogenic
Meanwhile,
negative
in
lower
induce
osteogenic
differentiation
BMSCs.
Overall,
this
piezoelectric‐conducive
provides
promising
platform
effective
repair
defects.
Journal of Materials Chemistry B,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(8), P. 1973 - 1990
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
The
treatment
of
chronic
refractory
wounds
poses
significant
challenges
and
threats
to
both
human
society
the
economy.
Existing
research
studies
demonstrate
that
electrical
stimulation
fosters
cell
proliferation
migration
promotes
production
cytokines
expedites
wound
healing
process.
Presently,
clinical
settings
utilize
devices
for
treatment,
but
these
often
present
issues
such
as
limited
portability
necessity
frequent
recharging.
A
cutting-edge
dressing
employing
piezoelectric
effect
could
transform
mechanical
energy
into
energy,
thereby
providing
continuous
accelerating
healing,
effectively
addressing
concerns.
This
review
primarily
reviews
selection
materials
their
application
in
design,
offering
a
succinct
overview
underlying
mechanisms.
study
also
provides
perspective
on
current
limitations
dressings
future
development
multifunctional
harnessing
effect.
Nanoscale Horizons,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
9(3), P. 365 - 383
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
New
evidence
for
piezoelectric
nanomaterials
across
energy
harvesting,
piezocatalysis,
and
biomedicine
fields,
guiding
supporting
future
drug
delivery
system
development.
Small,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
20(28)
Published: Feb. 8, 2024
Hydrogels
show
great
potential
in
biomedical
applications
due
to
their
inherent
biocompatibility,
high
water
content,
and
resemblance
the
extracellular
matrix.
However,
they
lack
self-powering
capabilities
often
necessitate
external
stimulation
initiate
cell
regenerative
processes.
In
contrast,
piezoelectric
materials
offer
but
tend
compromise
flexibility.
To
address
this,
creating
a
novel
hybrid
biomaterial
of
hydrogels
(PHs),
which
combines
advantageous
properties
both
materials,
offers
systematic
solution
challenges
faced
by
these
when
employed
separately.
Such
innovative
material
system
is
expected
broaden
horizons
applications,
such
as
piezocatalytic
medicinal
health
monitoring
showcasing
its
adaptability
endowing
with
properties.
Unique
functionalities,
like
enabling
self-powered
inducing
electrical
that
mimics
endogenous
bioelectricity,
can
be
achieved
while
retaining
hydrogel
matrix
advantages.
Given
limited
reported
literature
on
PHs,
here
recent
strategies
concerning
design
fabrication,
essential
properties,
distinctive
are
systematically
discussed.
The
review
concluded
providing
perspectives
remaining
future
outlook
for
PHs
field.
As
emerge
rising
star,
comprehensive
exploration
insights
into
new
biomaterials.