Cogent Engineering,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(1)
Published: Dec. 7, 2024
Nanofluids
have
emerged
as
a
transformative
cooling
solutions
that
offer
substantial
improvements
in
various
engineering
applications
require
enhanced
heat
transfer.
This
review
comprehensively
analyses
the
latest
research
advances,
technological
progress,
and
regulatory
considerations
associated
with
nanofluids.
Beginning
an
overview
of
nanofluid
properties,
composition,
preparation
methods,
we
highlight
their
roles
enhancing
Detailed
examinations
experimental
studies
numerical
simulations
revealed
effectiveness
such
automobile
radiators,
electronic
cooling,
turbine
blade
solar
PV-thermal
systems.
Health
safety
were
addressed
by
discussing
nanoparticle
toxicity,
biocompatibility,
environmental
impacts,
along
occupational
health
hazards
recommended
measures.
We
scrutinized
landscape
identified
challenges
gaps
frameworks
across
Africa,
Asia,
North
America,
European
Union.
A
bibliographic
analysis
progress
for
transfer
provides
insights
into
trends,
publication
dynamics,
key
contributors.
concludes
future
prospects
potential
nanofluids,
emphasizing
need
innovation
oversight.
underscores
scientific
advancements
while
stressing
importance
protocols
robust
sustainable
technologies.
Giant,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
19, P. 100299 - 100299
Published: June 5, 2024
In
the
era
of
smart
and
sustainable
technology
driven
by
naturally
occurring
materials,
various
nanocellulose-based
materials
play
a
crucial
role.
Shape
memory
behaviour
self-healing
capabilities
nanocelluloses
are
emerging
as
focal
points
in
numerous
research
domains.
Nanocellulose
its
derivatives
such
cellulose
nanocrystals
(CNC)
nanofibers
(CNF),
currently
limelight
due
to
their
excellent
shape-memory
properties,
making
them
suitable
for
multifunctional
devices.
this
regard,
CNF,
cutting-edge
material,
has
spurred
researchers
explore
potential
developing
contemporary
personalized
health
Therefore,
timely
comprehensive
review
is
essential
gain
deep
insights
into
effectiveness
CNF
Herein,
we
first
provide
succinct
introduction
all
nanocellulose
materials.
This
also
depicts
recent
advancements
breakthroughs
large
effective
synthesis
CNF-based
hybrid
Next,
focusing
on
performance,
sheds
new
light
advanced
applications
Finally,
perspectives
current
challenges
opportunities
field
summarized
future
an
in-depth
understanding
"CNF-based
materials."
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
268, P. 131829 - 131829
Published: April 25, 2024
Nanocelluloses
exhibit
immense
potential
in
catalytic
and
biomedical
applications.
Their
unique
properties,
biocompatibility,
versatility
make
them
valuable
various
industries,
contributing
to
advancements
environmental
sustainability,
catalysis,
energy
conversion,
drug
delivery,
tissue
engineering,
biosensing/imaging,
wound
healing/dressings.
Nanocellulose-based
catalysts
can
efficiently
remove
pollutants
from
contaminated
environments,
sustainable
cleaner
ecosystems.
These
materials
also
be
utilized
as
carriers,
enabling
targeted
controlled
release.
high
surface
area
allows
for
efficient
loading
of
therapeutic
agents,
while
their
biodegradability
ensures
safer
gradual
release
within
the
body.
delivery
systems
enhance
efficacy
treatments
minimizes
side
effects.
Moreover,
nanocelluloses
serve
scaffolds
engineering
due
structural
integrity
biocompatibility.
They
provide
a
three-dimensional
framework
cell
growth
regeneration,
promoting
development
functional
biologically
relevant
tissues.
dressings
have
shown
great
promise
healing
dressings.
ability
absorb
exudates,
maintain
moist
environment,
promote
proliferation
migration
accelerates
process.
Herein,
recent
pertaining
applications
composites
are
deliberated,
focusing
on
important
challenges,
advantages,
limitations,
future
prospects.
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: June 17, 2024
Abstract
Crocin
is
a
carotenoid
compound
in
saffron
with
anti-cancer
properties.
However,
its
therapeutic
application
limited
by
low
absorption,
bioavailability,
and
stability,
which
can
be
overcome
through
nanocarrier
delivery
systems.
This
study
used
surface-modified
Nano-crystalline
cellulose
(NCC)
to
deliver
crocin
cancer
cells.
NCC
modified
CTAB
were
loaded
then
conjugated
folic
acid
(NCF-CR-NPs).
The
synthesized
nanoparticles
(NPs)
characterized
using
FTIR,
XRD,
DLS,
FESEM.
crystallinity
index
of
was
66.64%,
higher
than
microcrystalline
(61.4%).
loading
encapsulation
efficiency
NCF-CR-NPs
evaluated.
Toxicity
testing
MTT
assay
showed
that
had
toxicity
against
various
cell
lines,
including
colon
HT-29
cells
(IC50
~
11.6
μg/ml),
compared
free
crocin.
Fluorescent
staining,
flow
cytometry,
molecular
analysis
confirmed
induced
apoptosis
increasing
p53
caspase
8
expression.
antioxidant
capacity
also
evaluated
ABTS
DPPH
radical
scavenging
assays.
exhibited
high
ability,
an
IC50
46.5
μg/ml
for
ABTS.
In
conclusion,
this
demonstrates
the
potential
effectively.
NPs
enhanced
activities
crocin,
making
them
promising
system
crocin-based
therapy.
Polymers for Advanced Technologies,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
35(12)
Published: Nov. 25, 2024
ABSTRACT
The
exploration
of
cellulose,
a
natural
polysaccharide
derived
from
renewable
biomass,
has
seen
significant
advancements
in
recent
years
due
to
its
biocompatibility,
biodegradability,
and
versatility.
This
review
paper
comprehensively
covers
the
latest
developments
cellulose
derivatives
as
functional
biomaterials
for
various
biomedical
applications.
Emphasis
is
placed
on
intrinsic
properties
such
mechanical
strength,
thermal
stability,
chemical
modifiability,
which
enable
wide‐ranging
use
drug
delivery
systems,
wound
dressings,
tissue
engineering,
biosensors.
article
further
delves
into
modification
techniques—such
oxidation,
esterification,
etherification—that
enhance
cellulose's
performance,
allowing
it
be
fine‐tuned
specialized
medical
applications,
including
creation
scaffolds
regeneration
smart
materials
responsive
release.
Additionally,
hybridization
with
inorganic
offers
potential
developing
superior
antimicrobial
improved
characteristics.
also
addresses
challenges
processing,
particularly
concerning
optimizing
structure
specific
while
highlighting
future
opportunities
field
personalized
medicine
intelligent
healthcare
devices.
By
examining
both
current
innovations
trends,
this
highlights
growing
importance
sustainable
versatile
resource
industry.
