Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Sept. 16, 2024
Abstract
Decorating
cellulose
nanocrystals(CNC)
with
nanoparticles(NPs)
allows
to
engineer
novel
CNC/NPs
composites
for
advanced
technologies
and
applications.
NPs
are
well‐known
their
unique
highly
efficient
properties.
However,
present
challenges
limitations
due
aggregation,
non‐uniform
growth,
size
distribution,
nanotoxicity.
CNC
surface
overcomes
most
of
these
drawbacks
by
providing
an
attractive
matrix/template
grow
desirable
morphology,
functionality.
has
distinctive
properties
such
as
biodegradability,
high
area,
low
cost,
good
mechanical
strength,
functionality,
chiral
nematic
self‐assembly.
combine
the
both
NPs.
This
review
highlights
characteristics
CNC,
NPs,
energy,
catalysis,
biomedical
First,
different
production
methods
effect
on
crystallinity
index,
yield
presented.
Both
organic
inorganic
used
decorate
either
a
pristine
or
functionalized
surface.
In
situ
nucleation
growth
compared
direct
incorporation
pre‐formed
Applications
reviewed
energy
storage
material,
conductive
materials,
catalysts,
antibacterial
agents,
biosensors,
bioimaging.
Finally,
current
perspectives
presented
unleashing
new
possibilities
in
developing
functional
CNC‐NPs
composites.
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
251, P. 126287 - 126287
Published: Aug. 11, 2023
Cellulose
nanocrystals
(CNCs)
have
gained
significant
attraction
from
both
industrial
and
academic
sectors,
thanks
to
their
biodegradability,
non-toxicity,
renewability
with
remarkable
mechanical
characteristics.
Desirable
characteristics
of
CNCs
include
high
stiffness,
strength,
excellent
flexibility,
large
surface-to-volume
ratio.
Additionally,
the
properties
can
be
tailored
through
chemical
modifications
for
high-end
applications
including
tissue
engineering,
actuating,
biomedical.
Modern
manufacturing
methods
3D/4D
printing
are
highly
advantageous
developing
sophisticated
intricate
geometries.
This
review
highlights
major
developments
additive
manufactured
CNCs,
which
promote
sustainable
solutions
across
a
wide
range
applications.
this
contribution
also
presents
current
challenges
future
research
directions
CNC-based
composites
developed
techniques
myriad
engineering
sectors
wound
healing,
wearable
electronics,
robotics,
anti-counterfeiting
Overall,
will
greatly
help
scientists
chemistry,
materials,
biomedicine,
other
disciplines
comprehend
underlying
principles,
properties,
additively
structures.
Advances in Colloid and Interface Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
324, P. 103086 - 103086
Published: Jan. 11, 2024
High
internal
phase
Pickering
emulsion
(HIPPE)
is
well-known
for
its
extremely
high-volume
fraction
of
phase,
which
leads
to
flocculated
yet
deformed
droplets
and
resultant
rheological
behaviors
such
as
shear-thinning
property,
viscoelasticity,
thixotropic
recovery.
Together
with
the
properties
inheriting
from
regular
systems,
including
large
interfacial
area
well-mixture
two
immiscible
liquids,
HIPPEs
have
been
emerging
building
blocks
construct
scaffolds
designed
structures
programmable
functions
using
an
extrusion-based
three-dimensional
(3D)
printing
technique,
making
3D-printed
HIPPE-based
attract
widespread
interest
various
fields
food
science,
biotechnology,
environmental
energy
transfer.
Herein,
recent
advances
in
preparation
suitable
3D
inks
applied
are
reviewed.
This
work
begins
stabilization
mechanism
HIPPEs,
followed
by
introducing
origin
strategies
adjust
rheology
prepare
more
eligible
inks.
Then,
compatibility
between
was
discussed,
a
summary
potential
applications
scaffolds.
Finally,
limitations
future
perspectives
on
preparing
materials
were
presented.
Polymers,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(13), P. 2908 - 2908
Published: June 30, 2023
Polysaccharides
have
emerged
as
a
promising
material
for
hydrogel
preparation
due
to
their
biocompatibility,
biodegradability,
and
low
cost.
This
review
focuses
on
polysaccharide-based
hydrogels’
synthesis,
characterization,
applications.
The
various
synthetic
methods
used
prepare
hydrogels
are
discussed.
characterization
techniques
also
highlighted
evaluate
the
physical
chemical
properties
of
hydrogels.
Finally,
applications
SAPs
in
fields
discussed,
along
with
potential
benefits
limitations.
Due
environmental
concerns,
this
shows
growing
interest
developing
bio-sourced
made
from
natural
materials
such
polysaccharides.
many
beneficial
properties,
including
good
mechanical
morphological
thermal
stability,
non-toxicity,
abundance,
economic
viability,
swelling
ability.
However,
some
challenges
remain
be
overcome,
limiting
formulation
complexity
establishing
general
protocol
calculating
water
absorption
retention
capacity.
Furthermore,
development
requires
multidisciplinary
approach
research
should
focus
improving
modification,
well
exploring
Biocompatibility,
biodegradation,
regulatory
approval
pathway
carefully
evaluated
ensure
safety
efficacy.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: July 21, 2024
Abstract
The
creation
of
functional
hydrogels
with
robust
load‐bearing
capacity
adaptable
to
complex
tissue
regeneration
remains
challenging.
Silk
fibroin
(SF)
is
a
natural
biomaterial
excellent
mechanical
strength
and
cell
adhesion
capacity,
possessing
tremendous
potential
solve
the
aforementioned
dilemma.
biodegradability
biocompatibility
molecular
structure
multiple
modifiable
moieties
provide
opportunities
for
injectability
multifunctionality
hydrogels.
Furthermore,
incorporation
other
polymers
or
active
ingredients
can
improve
basic
properties,
confer
biological
activities
pharmacological
effects,
prerequisites
fulfill
specific
requirements.
Therefore,
SF‐based
are
widely
applied
in
repair
regeneration,
especially
bone,
skin,
nerve,
liver,
myocardium,
cornea,
which
have
effectively
addressed
challenges
scaffolds'
lack
sites,
excessive
degradation,
as
well
efficient,
long‐lasting
antimicrobial
properties.
This
review
outlines
properties
SF,
discusses
types
materials
commonly
used
preparation
their
characteristics,
describes
current
construction
methods
SF
Simultaneously,
recent
advancements
applying
multifunctional
within
tissues
explored,
focus
on
role
repair,
highlighting
mechanism
based
bone
skin.
