Abstract
Multi‐walled
carbon
nanotubes
(MWCNTs)
were
successfully
synthesized
and
functionalized
by
chemical
vapour
deposition
acid
reflux
methods,
respectively.
Chitosan
(CTS)
was
prepared
a
extraction
method
from
waste
prawn
shells.
Various
weight
fractions
of
multi‐walled
(f‐MWCNTs)
have
been
used
as
reinforcing
agent
in
CTS
biopolymer
matrix.
Fourier
transform
infrared
spectroscopy
analysis
done,
which
confirms
the
presence
absorption
bands
various
functional
groups
chitin,
CTS,
MWCNTs.
Raman
spectra
revealed
quality
MWCNTs,
extent
their
functionalization,
nanocomposites.
The
X‐ray
diffraction
showed
distinctive
peaks
for
f‐MWCNTs’
also
formation
CTS/f‐MWCNTs
Transmission
Electron
Microscopy
(TEM)
exhibited
that
nanoparticles
well‐defined
crystalline
structure.
highest
coercivity
magnetization
(Ms)
CTS/5%f‐MWCNTs
nanocomposite
are
602
Oe
0.1202
emu/g,
respectively
enhanced
3.83
5.27
times
compared
to
pure
It
conductivity
is
getting
higher
with
addition
f‐MWCNTs
CTS/5%
composites
exhibit
than
other
composite
4.0×10
−4
S/m.
Materials Advances,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
5(7), P. 2668 - 2688
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
This
review
highlights
several
advantages
and
improvement
strategies
for
carbon
nitride
as
a
visible
light-active
photocatalyst
graphene
derivatives
supporting
material
the
photocatalytic
degradation
of
emerging
water
pollutants.
Discover Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
5(1)
Published: Jan. 9, 2025
Achieving
the
ideal
replacement
for
robust
biological
tissues
requires
biocompatible
materials
with
a
nuanced
blend
of
characteristics,
including
organ
specific
toughness,
durability,
self-repairing
capability,
and
well-defined
structure.
Hydrogels,
structured
high
water
containing
3D-crosslinked
polymeric
networks,
present
promising
avenue
in
biomedical
applications
due
to
their
close
resemblance
natural
tissues.
However,
mechanical
performance
often
falls
short,
limiting
clinical
applications.
Recent
research
has
been
focused
on
developing
hydrogel
therapeutic
advancements
have
spurred
researchers
develop
hydrogels
having
acceptable
toughness.
While
it
is
now
possible
tailor
properties
synthetic
gels
mimic
those
tissues,
critical
aspects
such
as
biocompatibility
crosslinking
strategies
are
frequently
neglected.
This
review
scrutinizes
structural
techniques
designed
improve
toughness
hydrogels,
focusing
especially
innovative
efforts
integrate
these
enhancements
into
natural-based
hydrogels.
By
thoroughly
examining
methodologies,
sheds
light
complexities
strengthening
will
propose
valuable
insights
development
next-generation
tissue
substitutes.
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
265, P. 130808 - 130808
Published: March 13, 2024
We
report
a
facile
strategy
to
prepare
chitosan
(CS)
hydrogels
that
eliminates
the
need
for
chemical
crosslinking
advanced
biomedical
therapies.
This
approach
gives
controlled
properties
by
incorporating
natural
bioactive
phenolic
compound,
phloroglucinol
(PG),
into
their
microstructure.
The
adsorption
of
PG
onto
CS
chains
enhanced
hydrogels'
antioxidant
activity
up
25
%
and
resulted
in
denser,
more
entangled
structure,
reducing
pore
size
59
μm
while
maintaining
porosity
above
94
%.
allowed
us
finely
adjust
swelling
capacity.
These
structural
make
these
well-suited
wound
healing
dressings,
promoting
fibroblast
proliferation
exhibiting
excellent
hemocompatibility.
Furthermore,
ensure
versatility
hydrogels,
herein,
we
demonstrate
potential
as
drug
delivery
systems,
particularly
dermal
infections.
release
can
be
combination
diffusion
through
swollen
hydrogel
relaxation
chains.
In
summary,
our
leverage
synergistic
effects
CS's
antibacterial
antifungal
with
PG's
antimicrobial
anti-inflammatory
attributes,
positioning
them
promising
candidates
pharmaceutical
applications,
specifically
therapies
local
delivery.
Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12
Published: June 11, 2024
Gliomas
are
typical
malignant
brain
tumours
affecting
a
wide
population
worldwide.
Operation,
as
the
common
treatment
for
gliomas,
is
always
accompanied
by
postoperative
drug
chemotherapy,
but
cannot
cure
patients.
The
main
challenges
chemotherapeutic
drugs
have
low
blood-brain
barrier
passage
rate
and
lot
of
serious
adverse
effects,
meanwhile,
they
difficulty
targeting
glioma
issues.
Nowadays,
emergence
nanoparticles
(NPs)
delivery
systems
(NDDS)
has
provided
new
promising
approach
gliomas
owing
to
their
excellent
biodegradability,
high
stability,
good
biocompatibility,
toxicity,
minimal
effects.
Herein,
we
reviewed
types
mechanisms
NPs
currently
used
in
including
passive
active
delivery.
In
particular,
primarily
focused
on
various
hopeful
(such
liposome,
chitosan,
ferritin,
graphene
oxide,
silica
nanoparticle,
nanogel,
neutrophil,
adeno-associated
virus),
discussed
advantages,
disadvantages,
progress
preclinical
trials.
Moreover,
outlined
clinical
trials
applied
gliomas.
According
this
review,
provide
an
outlook
prospects
NDDS
treating
summarise
some
methods
that
can
enhance
specificity
safety
NPs,
like
surface
modification
conjugating
ligands
peptides.
Although
there
still
limitations
these
will
offer
potential
curing
Advanced Optical Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(24)
Published: July 5, 2024
Abstract
The
recent
outbreak
of
coronavirus
disease
2019
(COVID‐19)
highlights
the
critical
need
for
rapid,
sensitive,
and
accurate
virus
detection
methods
to
prevent
manage
pandemics.
Among
available
sensing
methods,
photonic
biosensors
have
emerged
as
a
forefront
technology,
characterized
by
their
high
sensitivity,
minimal
analyte
requirements,
suitability
miniaturization,
making
them
ideal
point‐of‐care
applications
in
detection.
This
review
comprehensively
summarizes
progress
biosensor
technologies,
focusing
on
wavelength
shift
luminescence‐based
mechanisms.
Their
operational
principles,
general
configurations,
challenges
associated
with
these
technologies
are
looked
into.
An
overview
material
developments
used
biosensors,
encompassing
organic,
inorganic,
hybrid
composite‐based
materials
is
further
presented.
discussion
extends
surface
functionalization
using
biorecognition
elements,
including
DNA/RNA,
aptamers,
antibodies,
craft
specificity
viruses.
Ultimately,
importance
multidisciplinary
approach
emphasized
developing
new
architecture,
biological
receptors,
modifications
aiming
realize
better
ultra‐high
rapid
response,
excellent
selectivity.
Pharmaceutics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(6), P. 777 - 777
Published: June 7, 2024
This
review
focuses
on
factors
and
the
fabrication
techniques
affecting
microarchitecture
of
tissue
engineering
scaffolds
from
second
most
abundant
biopolymer,
chitin.
It
emphasizes
unique
potentiality
this
polymer
in
(TE)
applications
highlights
variables
important
to
achieve
tailored
scaffold
properties.
First,
we
describe
aspects
scaffolds’
design,
complex
interplay
between
chitin
types,
solvent
systems,
additives,
incorporate
porosity,
with
regard
best
practices.
In
following
section,
provide
examples
use,
a
focus
vitro
cell
studies.
Finally,
an
analysis
their
biodegradability
is
presented.
Our
pressing
need
for
further
research
overcome
existing
challenges
fully
harness
its
capabilities
engineering.
