International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
26(4), P. 1449 - 1449
Published: Feb. 9, 2025
Nanocellulose-based
biomaterials
are
at
the
forefront
of
biomedicine,
presenting
innovative
solutions
to
longstanding
challenges
in
tissue
engineering
and
wound
repair.
These
advanced
materials
demonstrate
enhanced
mechanical
properties
improved
biocompatibility
while
allowing
for
precise
tuning
drug
release
profiles.
Recent
progress
design,
fabrication,
characterization
these
underscores
their
transformative
potential
biomedicine.
Researchers
employing
strategic
methodologies
investigate
characterize
structure
functionality
nanocellulose
In
engineering,
nanocellulose-based
scaffolds
offer
opportunities
replicate
complexities
native
tissues,
facilitating
study
effects
on
metabolism,
vascularization,
cellular
behavior
engineered
liver,
adipose,
tumor
models.
Concurrently,
has
gained
recognition
as
an
dressing
material,
leveraging
its
ability
deliver
therapeutic
agents
via
topical,
transdermal,
systemic
pathways
simultaneously
promoting
proliferation
regeneration.
The
inherent
transparency
provides
a
unique
advantage,
enabling
real-time
monitoring
healing
progress.
Despite
advancements,
significant
remain
large-scale
production,
reproducibility,
commercial
viability
biomaterials.
This
review
not
only
hurdles
but
also
outlines
directions
future
research,
including
need
bioengineering
dressings
with
scalable
production
incorporation
novel
functionalities
clinical
translation.
By
addressing
key
challenges,
redefine
biomedical
material
design
unmet
needs
beyond.
Polymers,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(6), P. 735 - 735
Published: March 11, 2025
The
environmental
concerns
associated
with
synthetic
polymers
have
intensified
the
search
for
sustainable
and
biodegradable
alternatives,
particularly
food
packaging
applications.
Natural
biopolymers
offer
promising
solutions
due
to
their
biodegradability,
reduced
impact,
reliance
on
renewable
resources.
Among
these,
agri-food
waste
by-products
gained
significant
attention
as
valuable
feedstocks
polymer
production,
supporting
a
circular
economy
approach.
This
review
critically
examines
current
status
of
derived
from
plant,
animal,
microbial
sources,
focusing
physical
chemical
properties
application
in
packaging.
findings
underscore
that
plant-
animal-based
are
heavily
influenced
by
source
material
extraction
techniques,
successful
examples
films,
coatings,
composite
materials.
However,
critical
gap
remains
characterization
biopolymers,
research
this
area
predominantly
focuses
optimizing
production
processes
rather
than
evaluating
properties.
Despite
limitation,
demonstrated
considerable
potential
films
fillers.
By
addressing
these
gaps
key
factors
influence
success
biopolymer-based
packaging,
we
contribute
ongoing
efforts
develop
reduce
impact
plastic
waste.
Oriental Journal Of Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
41(2), P. 628 - 640
Published: April 28, 2025
To
produce
a
low-energy
yet
effective
adsorbent
for
reducing
the
amounts
of
violet
crystal
in
contaminated
waters,
(OPCC)
was
synthesized
using
chemically
treating
cotton
capsule
powder
with
hydrogen
peroxide
(H2O2).
Another
adsorbent,
activated
carbon
(ACCC),
obtained
through
calcination
and
chemical
activation.
Both
materials
were
characterized
FTIR
analysis.
Crystal
removal
by
OPCC
is
comparable
to
that
ACCC.
The
equilibrium
time
adsorption
90
minutes,
while
ACCC,
it
120
minutes.
adsorptions
follow
pseudo-second-order
kinetics
adhere
Freundlich
model,
which
translates
chemisorption
process.
standard
enthalpies
(ΔH°)
-25.075
kJ/mol
29.024
ACCC
suggest
exothermic
endothermic
chemisorption,
respectively.
study
demonstrates
possible
synthesize
an
OPCC-type
material
agricultural
waste,
achieving
capacity
requires
more
energy
its
synthesis.
Understanding
heat
transfer
in
composite
materials
is
essential
for
optimizing
their
performance
critical
applications
across
industries
such
as
aerospace,
automotive,
renewable
energy,
and
construction.
This
review
offers
a
comprehensive
examination
of
the
various
mechanisms
within
explores
how
these
processes,
spanning
different
length
time
scales,
are
influenced
by
materials’
composition
structure.
Both
traditional
advanced
analytical
numerical
modeling
techniques
explored,
emphasizing
importance
predicting
thermal
behavior
scales.
Furthermore,
evaluates
current
experimental
methods
measuring
properties,
discussing
limitations
potential
areas
enhancement.
Significant
attention
devoted
to
practical
materials,
from
management
electronic
devices
heat-resistant
components
aerospace
engineering.
Recent
innovations,
integration
phase
change
development
nano-enhanced
composites,
assessed
transform
capabilities.
Ongoing
challenges
addressed,
future
research
directions
outlined,
highlighting
need
advancements
material
science
engineering
meet
emerging
demands.
aims
bridge
gap
between
fundamental
applications,
providing
understanding
that
both
rooted
driven
possibilities.
