Nano-Micro Letters,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(1)
Published: Aug. 13, 2024
Abstract
The
eye,
a
complex
organ
isolated
from
the
systemic
circulation,
presents
significant
drug
delivery
challenges
owing
to
its
protective
mechanisms,
such
as
blood-retinal
barrier
and
corneal
impermeability.
Conventional
administration
methods
often
fail
sustain
therapeutic
levels
may
compromise
patient
safety
compliance.
Polysaccharide-based
microneedles
(PSMNs)
have
emerged
transformative
solution
for
ophthalmic
delivery.
However,
comprehensive
review
of
PSMNs
in
ophthalmology
has
not
been
published
date.
In
this
review,
we
critically
examine
synergy
between
polysaccharide
chemistry
microneedle
technology
enhancing
ocular
We
provide
thorough
analysis
PSMNs,
summarizing
design
principles,
fabrication
processes,
addressed
during
fabrication,
including
improving
comfort
also
describe
recent
advances
performance
various
both
research
clinical
scenarios.
Finally,
current
regulatory
frameworks
market
barriers
that
are
relevant
commercial
advancement
final
perspective
on
area.
Polymers,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(2), P. 164 - 164
Published: Jan. 10, 2025
Lithium-sulfur
(Li-S)
batteries
are
promising
candidates
for
next-generation
energy
storage
due
to
their
high
density,
cost-effectiveness,
and
environmental
friendliness.
However,
commercialization
is
hindered
by
challenges,
such
as
the
polysulfide
shuttle
effect,
lithium
dendrite
growth,
low
electrical
conductivity
of
sulfur
cathodes.
Cellulose,
a
natural,
renewable,
versatile
biopolymer,
has
emerged
multifunctional
material
address
these
issues.
In
anode
protection,
cellulose-based
composites
coatings
mitigate
formation
improve
lithium-ion
diffusion,
extending
cycle
life
enhancing
safety.
As
separators,
cellulose
materials
exhibit
ionic
conductivity,
thermal
stability,
excellent
wettability,
effectively
suppressing
effect
maintaining
electrolyte
stability.
For
cathode,
cellulose-derived
carbon
frameworks
binders
loading,
active
retention,
resulting
in
higher
density
cycling
This
review
highlights
diverse
roles
Li-S
batteries,
emphasizing
its
potential
enable
sustainable
high-performance
storage.
The
integration
into
systems
not
only
enhances
electrochemical
performance
but
also
aligns
with
goals
green
technologies.
Further
advancements
processing
functionalization
could
pave
way
broader
application
battery
systems.
Polymers,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(17), P. 3643 - 3643
Published: Sept. 4, 2023
Agriculture
is
facing
challenges
such
as
water
scarcity,
low
fertilizer
utilization,
food
security
and
environmental
sustainability.
Therefore,
the
development
of
slow-release
(SRF)
with
controlled
retention
release
particularly
important.
Slow-release
hydrogel
(SRFH)
has
a
three-dimensional
(3D)
network
structure
combined
processing,
displaying
excellent
hydrophilicity,
biocompatibility
controllability.
Cellulose
abundant
hydroxyl
groups
well
outstanding
biodegradability
special
mechanical
properties,
which
make
it
potential
candidate
material
for
fabrication
hydrogels.
This
work
would
analyze
discuss
various
methods
preparing
stimulus-responsive
cellulose
hydrogels
their
combinations
different
fertilizers.
Moreover,
application
mechanism
in
SRF
have
been
summarized
well.
Finally,
we
explore
issues
serving
an
SRF,
propose
reasonable
solutions
give
outlook
future
research
directions.
Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
71(44), P. 16469 - 16487
Published: Oct. 25, 2023
The
packaging
of
food
plays
a
crucial
role
in
preservation
worldwide.
However,
traditional
systems
are
passive
layers
with
weak
efficiency
protecting
the
quality.
Therefore,
packaged
foods
gradually
spoiled
due
to
oxidation
and
growth
microorganisms.
Additionally,
most
commercial
films
made
petroleum-based
materials
which
raise
environmental
concerns.
Accordingly,
development
eco-friendly
natural-derived
active
has
increased
attention
scientists.
Cellulose
as
abundant
polysaccharide
on
earth
high
biocompatibility,
no
toxicity,
biodegradability
extensively
been
applied
for
fabrication
films.
neat
cellulose-based
lack
antioxidant
antimicrobial
activities.
performance.
Active
have
developed
by
incorporating
antioxidants
agents
into
In
this
review,
we
explored
latest
research
antimicrobial/antioxidant
natural
extracts,
polyphenols,
nanoparticles,
microparticles
film
formulations.
We
categorized
these
types
two
main
groups:
(i)
blend
obtained
mixing
solutions
cellulose
other
soluble
such
extracts
polyphenols;
(ii)
composite
fabricated
dispersing
nano-
or
microfillers
solution.
effect
additives
properties
explained.
changes
hydrophilicity,
water
evaporation
rate,
mechanical
also
briefly
addressed.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
34(28)
Published: March 7, 2024
Abstract
Gels
as
compelling
soft
material
shows
its
promising
versatility
in
actuators,
electronics,
and
biomedical
sensors.
However,
most
gel
materials
are
too
rigid
to
cope
with
long‐term
changing
scenarios
specific
needs.
Inspired
by
the
switchable
behavior
of
bio‐behavior
muscle,
study
reports
a
thermodynamically
controllable
stiffness‐transformative
cellulose‐salt
simple
thermal
mixing
hydrous
salt,
cellulose
nanofiber,
polyacrylamide.
The
achieved
cellulosic
dynamic
microstructure
presents
an
amazing
stiffness
switchability
between
crystalline
state
melted
states
32.38
0.02
MPa,
well
regulable
light
transmittance
41.59%
93.43%.
In
addition,
this
has
excellent
behavior.
That
is,
controlling
crystallization
process,
displays
start‐stop
releasing‐energy
behaviors
on
demand.
Enabled
these
outstanding
properties,
further
demonstrates
application
soft‐rigid
coupling
thermoelectric
device,
showing
broader
implications
for
wearable
electronics
aiming
at
on‐demand
work.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
34(48)
Published: Aug. 2, 2024
Abstract
Ionogels,
recognized
for
their
flexibility
and
ionic
conductivity,
show
considerable
promise
across
various
applications
including
electronic
skins,
biomedical
electronics,
smart
robotics.
However,
the
majority
of
ionogels
are
plagued
by
suboptimal
mechanical
strength,
a
restricted
range
operating
temperatures,
poor
recyclability.
Here,
an
acetone‐stimulated
supramolecular
reinforcement
strategy
to
develop
robust
environmentally
tolerant
is
introduced.
The
bio‐based
feature
firm
architecture
formed
entwining
soybean
protein
molecules
around
cellulose
macromolecular
chains.
This
coiled
design,
inspired
cucumber
vines,
endows
with
remarkable
tensile
strength
(>30
MPa),
enables
them
withstand
temperature
above
85
°C
over
15
MPa,
maintains
notable
cold
resistance
down
−20
exceeding
10
MPa.
Further,
exhibit
excellent
recyclability,
reprocessing
capabilities,
shape
customizability,
good
biocompatibility,
full
biodegradability.
study
provides
valuable
manipulating
conformation
create
that
overcome
traditional
trade‐offs
high
environmental
tolerance.
