Advanced Therapeutics,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
6(5)
Published: March 2, 2023
Abstract
The
rapid
emergence
of
antimicrobial
resistance
warrants
an
antibiotic‐free
approach
to
counter
the
bacterial
threat
in
all
possible
applications
environmental
and
biomedical
domains.
In
context
smart
wound
dressing,
besides
imparting
anti‐infective
characteristics
a
nonconventional
fashion,
it
is
also
essential
imbibe
multifunctional
attributes
like
excessive
biofluid
drainage,
easy‐to‐peel,
optimal
gas
permeation,
etc.,
for
which
appropriate
material
design
prime
requisite.
this
work,
poly(ε‐caprolactone)
(PCL)−
FDA
approved
biocompatible
polyester−
chosen
properties
by
surface
derivatization
with
molecularly‐dispersed
ionic
silver
over
quaternary
ammonium
moieties
through
facile
room
temperate
organic
solvent‐free
approach.
To
render
other
mentioned
above,
two
different
systems
comprising
PCL
varying
porosity,
namely,
electrospun
fibers
polyester‐coated
cotton
gauze,
are
developed.
dressing
materials
thoroughly
characterized
assessed
their
structural,
chemical,
morphological,
wettability,
antibacterial,
peel
strength
as
function
steps.
bactericidal
performance
ammonium‐functionalized
surfaces
has
enhanced
manifold
(≈7–10)
after
derivatizing
silver.
vivo
efficacy
study
employing
reveals
derivatized
most
promising
candidate,
followed
gauze‐coated
5%
PCL.
International Journal of Pharmaceutics X,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
8, P. 100265 - 100265
Published: June 26, 2024
Cancer
remains
a
major
global
health
challenge,
and
despite
available
treatments,
its
prognosis
poor.
Recently,
researchers
have
turned
their
attention
to
intelligent
nanofibers
for
cancer
drug
delivery.
These
exhibit
remarkable
capabilities
in
targeted
controlled
release.
Their
inherent
characteristics,
such
as
high
surface
area-to-volume
ratio,
make
them
attractive
candidates
delivery
applications.
Smart
can
release
drugs
response
specific
stimuli,
including
pH,
temperature,
magnetic
fields,
light.
This
unique
feature
not
only
reduces
side
effects
but
also
enhances
the
overall
efficiency
of
systems.
Electrospinning,
widely
used
method,
allows
precision
fabrication
smart
nanofibers.
Its
advantages
include
efficiency,
user-friendliness,
ability
control
various
manufacturing
parameters.
In
this
review,
we
explore
latest
developments
producing
electrospun
treatment.
Additionally,
discuss
materials
these
critical
parameters
involved
electrospinning
process.
Polymers,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(4), P. 435 - 435
Published: Feb. 7, 2025
Drug
delivery
systems
have
revolutionized
traditional
drug
administration
methods
by
addressing
various
challenges,
such
as
enhancing
solubility,
prolonging
effectiveness,
minimizing
adverse
effects,
and
preserving
potency.
Nanotechnology-based
systems,
particularly
nanoparticles
(NPs)
nanofibers
(NFs),
emerged
promising
solutions
for
biomedicine
delivery.
NFs,
with
their
ability
to
mimic
the
porous
fibrous
structures
of
biological
tissues,
garnered
significant
interest
in
drug-delivering
applications.
Biopolymers
gelatin
(Ge)
chitosan
(CH)
gained
much
more
attention
due
biocompatibility,
biodegradability,
versatility
biomedical
CH
exhibits
exceptional
anti-bacterial
activity,
wound
healing
capabilities,
whereas
Ge
provides
good
biocompatibility
cell
adhesion
properties.
Ge/CH-based
NFs
stimulate
cellular
connections
facilitate
tissue
regeneration
owing
structural
resemblance
extracellular
matrix.
This
review
explores
additive
preparation,
including
electrospinning,
force
pinning,
template
synthesis,
focusing
on
electrospinning
factors
influencing
fiber
structure.
The
properties
CH,
role
release,
formulation
strategies,
characterization
techniques
electrospun
fibers
are
discussed.
Furthermore,
this
addresses
applications
delivering
active
moieties
management
orthopedics
regulatory
considerations,
along
challenges
related
them.
Thus,
aims
provide
a
comprehensive
overview
potential
Nanomaterials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(5), P. 356 - 356
Published: Feb. 25, 2025
Cellulose
nanofibers
(CNFs),
cellulose
nanomaterials
(CNMs),
and
cellulose-based
composites
represent
a
convergence
of
material
science,
sustainability,
advanced
engineering,
paving
the
way
for
innovative
eco-friendly
materials.
This
paper
presents
comprehensive
review
these
materials,
encompassing
their
extraction,
preparation
methods,
properties,
applications,
future
directions.
The
manufacturing
CNFs
CNMs
leverages
diverse
techniques-chemical,
mechanical,
enzymatic-with
each
offering
distinct
advantages
in
tailoring
characteristics
to
meet
specific
needs.
Strategies
functionalization
surface
modification
are
detailed,
highlighting
role
enhancing
properties
while
addressing
challenges
scaling
production
industrial
levels.
structural,
thermal,
optical,
electrical,
biocompatibility
CNFs,
CNMs,
explored,
underscoring
versatility
applications
across
various
industries.
Cellulose-based
composites,
particular,
demonstrate
exceptional
tunable
uses,
although
achieving
uniform
dispersion
remains
key
technical
hurdle.
These
materials
have
packaging,
automotive,
aerospace,
biomedical
devices,
energy
storage,
environmental
remediation.
Emerging
research
trends
emphasize
integration
with
technologies,
promoting
sustainable
practices
life
cycle
considerations
advancing
commercialization
potential.
rapidly
evolving
field
holds
immense
promise
global
by
creating
high-performance,
is
crucial
understanding
nanofibers,
nanomaterials,
providing
valuable
insights
that
will
drive
development
sustainable,
high-performance
wide
range
ultimately
challenges.
Nanomaterials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(4), P. 290 - 290
Published: Feb. 13, 2025
Gum
Arabic
(GA),
or
acacia
gum,
refers
to
the
dried
exudate
produced
by
certain
Acacia
trees.
GA
is
composed
mainly
of
a
mixture
polysaccharides
and
glycoproteins,
with
proportions
that
can
slightly
differ
from
one
species
another.
It
commonly
utilized
in
food
pharmaceutical
industries
as
stabilizer
an
emulsifier
owing
its
biocompatibility,
hydrophilicity,
antibacterial
properties.
In
addition,
be
manipulated
it
possesses
many
functional
groups
used
grafting,
cross-linking,
chemical
modifications
add
new
feature
developed
material.
this
review,
we
highlight
recent
GA-based
formulations,
including
nanoparticles,
hydrogels,
nanofibers,
membranes,
scaffolds,
their
possible
applications
tissue
regeneration,
cancer
therapy,
wound
healing,
biosensing,
bioimaging,
packaging,
antimicrobial
antifouling
membranes.
Polymers,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(6), P. 852 - 852
Published: March 20, 2024
This
study
focuses
on
the
mechanical
properties
of
electrospun
nanofibrous
mats,
highlighting
importance
characteristics
single
nanofibers
in
determining
overall
behavior
mats.
Recognizing
significant
impacts
diameter
and
structural
nanofibers,
this
research
introduces
a
novel
methodology
for
deriving
effects
aggregate
performance
oriented
nanofiber
For
purpose,
finite
element
method
(FEM)
model
is
developed
to
simulate
elastoplastic
response
incorporating
influence
parameters
properties.
The
validation
FEM
against
experimental
data
from
polyacrylonitrile
(PAN)
with
different
orientations
demonstrates
its
effectiveness
capturing
elastic-plastic
tensile
behaviors
material
confirms
accuracy
terms
reflecting
complex
interactions
within
Through
detailed
analysis
how
diameter,
orientation
fibers,
length-to-width
ratio,
porosity
affect
provides
valuable
insights
engineering
materials
meet
specific
requirements.
These
findings
improve
our
understanding
mat
structures,
allowing
better
diverse
applications
as
well
critical
identifying
their
associated
design.
Future Postharvest and Food,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
1(1), P. 5 - 33
Published: Jan. 9, 2024
Abstract
In
nature,
cellulose
is
present
in
fibrillar
structures
with
alternative
crystalline
and
amorphous
fragments.
The
application
of
various
chemical
treatments
(acid
hydrolysis,
enzymolysis,
oxidation)
could
lead
to
the
extraction
purification
compartments
form
nanocrystals.
On
other
hand,
applying
harsh
mechanical
(milling,
ultrasonication,
high‐pressure
processing,
grinding,
microfluidization,
etc.)
result
degradation
macrostructures
into
nano‐fibrillated
segments
without
depletion
fractions.
These
are
called
nanofibers.
Bacterial
nanocelluloses
(BNCs)
another
nanostructure
that
generated
through
bottom–up
technique.
BNCs
purest
forms
nanostructures
(CNSs).
Hitherto,
spectroscopy
microscopy
characterization
techniques
have
been
developed
for
in‐depth
investigation
CNSs.
valuable
information
obtained
via
such
instrumental
has
opened
windows
on
new
horizons
CNSs
novel
realms.
Nowadays,
found
a
seat
biomedical,
packaging,
emulsification,
water
filtration,
textile
applications.
this
review,
after
describing
their
fabrication
methods,
most
recent
utilized
these
plus
current
different
realms
comprehensively
overviewed.