ACS Applied Nano Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
6(23), P. 21934 - 21944
Published: Nov. 27, 2023
Bismuth
sulfide
(Bi2S3)
could
respond
to
near-infrared
light
generate
photocurrent,
demonstrating
tremendous
potential
in
constructing
self-powered
electrical
stimulation
accelerate
bone
regeneration.
Nevertheless,
the
facile
recombination
of
electron–hole
pairs
undermined
its
photoelectric
performance.
Herein,
a
sea-buckthorn-like
nanostructured
Bi2S3–BaTiO3
was
synthesized
by
loading
BaTiO3
nanoparticles
onto
Bi2S3
nanorods
through
self-assembly
method
and
then
integrated
into
poly-L-lactic
acid
(PLLA)
powders
fabricate
PLLA/Bi2S3–BaTiO3
scaffolds.
Piezoelectric
would
deform
under
stress
produce
instantaneous
polarization,
which
triggered
positive
negative
charges
presented
on
relative
surfaces
BaTiO3.
Thus,
photogenerated
electrons
holes
be,
respectively,
transferred
charged
BaTiO3,
thereby
achieving
separation.
Results
revealed
that
ultrasonic
irradiation,
photoluminescence
peak
intensity
significantly
reduced
compared
with
Bi2S3,
confirming
improved
pair
Accordingly,
photocurrent
increased
approximately
1.4
times
comparison
Bi2S3.
The
enhanced
effectively
promoted
cell
proliferation
differentiation
upregulating
alkaline
phosphatase
expression,
enhancing
calcium
nodule
deposition,
promoting
cellular
Ca2+
influx.
Consequently,
this
work
provided
perspective
for
establishing
stimulated
scaffold
repair.
Virtual and Physical Prototyping,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
19(1)
Published: Feb. 21, 2024
This
study
presented
a
unique
process
of
mechanical
alloying
(MA)
and
laser
powder
bed
fusion
(LPBF)
to
prepare
heterogeneous
grain
structure
(HGS)
Zn
with
strength-plasticity
synergy.
The
results
showed
that
the
MA-treatment
significantly
refined
sizes
nano-scale
contributed
formation
HGS
powders.
Moreover,
ultra-fast
heating
cooling
LPBF
inhibited
growth
resulted
in
specific
core/shell
HGS,
wherein
cores
(micron-grains)
were
surrounded
by
interconnected
shells
(nano-grains).
Notably,
prepared
demonstrated
synergistically
improved
compressive
yield
strength
(2.1
times)
plasticity
(58%)
compared
homogeneous
coarse-grained
counterparts.
impressive
synergy
was
primarily
attributed
high
back
stress
dislocation
pile-ups
generated
deformation
incompatibility
between
nano-grained
micron-grained
cores.
These
findings
open
up
new
fields
for
MA
preparation
metals
their
applications
solving
tradeoff.
Chemical Society Reviews,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
53(17), P. 8632 - 8712
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Bioelectronics
is
a
hot
research
topic,
yet
an
important
tool,
as
it
facilitates
the
creation
of
advanced
medical
devices
that
interact
with
biological
systems
to
effectively
diagnose,
monitor
and
treat
broad
spectrum
health
conditions.
Electrical
stimulation
(ES)
pivotal
technique
in
bioelectronics,
offering
precise,
non-pharmacological
means
modulate
control
processes
across
molecular,
cellular,
tissue,
organ
levels.
This
method
holds
potential
restore
or
enhance
physiological
functions
compromised
by
diseases
injuries
integrating
sophisticated
electrical
signals,
device
interfaces,
designs
tailored
specific
mechanisms.
review
explains
mechanisms
which
ES
influences
cellular
behaviors,
introduces
essential
principles,
discusses
performance
requirements
for
optimal
systems,
highlights
representative
applications.
From
this
review,
we
can
realize
based
bioelectronics
therapy,
regenerative
medicine
rehabilitation
engineering
technologies,
ranging
from
tissue
neurological
modulation
cardiovascular
cognitive
functions.
underscores
versatility
various
biomedical
contexts
emphasizes
need
adapt
complex
clinical
landscapes
addresses.
Materials Horizons,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
11(3), P. 590 - 625
Published: Nov. 10, 2023
In
order
to
address
the
issue
of
bacterial
infection
during
transplantation
bone
implants,
four
types
implants
with
long-term
antimicrobial
functionality
have
been
constructed.
Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12
Published: April 9, 2024
Extensive
research
on
zeolitic
imidazolate
framework
(ZIF-8)
and
its
derivatives
has
highlighted
their
unique
properties
in
nanomedicine.
ZIF-8
exhibits
advantages
such
as
pH-responsive
dissolution,
easy
surface
functionalization,
efficient
drug
loading,
making
it
an
ideal
nanosystem
for
intelligent
delivery
phototherapy.
These
characteristics
have
sparked
significant
interest
potential
applications
tissue
regeneration,
particularly
bone,
skin,
nerve
regeneration.
This
review
provides
a
comprehensive
assessment
of
ZIF-8’s
feasibility
engineering,
encompassing
material
synthesis,
performance
testing,
the
development
multifunctional
nanosystems.
Furthermore,
latest
advancements
field,
well
limitations
future
prospects,
are
discussed.
Overall,
this
emphasizes
developments
engineering
highlights
nanoplatforms
effective
complex
repair.
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 5, 2025
MXene-based
materials
have
attracted
significant
interest
due
to
their
distinct
physical
and
chemical
properties,
which
are
relevant
fields
such
as
energy
storage,
environmental
science,
biomedicine.
MXene
has
shown
potential
in
the
area
of
tissue
regenerative
medicine.
However,
research
on
its
applications
regeneration
is
still
early
stages,
with
a
notable
absence
comprehensive
reviews.
This
review
begins
detailed
description
intrinsic
properties
MXene,
followed
by
discussion
various
nanostructures
that
can
form,
spanning
from
0
3
dimensions.
The
focus
then
shifts
biomaterials
engineering,
particularly
immunomodulation,
wound
healing,
bone
regeneration,
nerve
regeneration.
MXene's
physicochemical
including
conductivity,
photothermal
characteristics,
antibacterial
facilitate
interactions
different
cell
types,
influencing
biological
processes.
These
highlight
modulating
cellular
functions
essential
for
Although
developing,
versatile
structural
attributes
suggest
role
advancing
Virtual and Physical Prototyping,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
19(1)
Published: Dec. 28, 2023
Combining
poly
(L-lactic
acid)
(PLLA)
with
thermoplastic
polyurethane
elastomer
(TPU)
can
integrate
the
advantages
of
excellent
biocompatibility
and
intrinsic
shape
memory
ability
PLLA
high
elasticity
properties
TPU
in
application
minimally
invasive
surgery
for
bone
tissue
engineering.
However,
easily
forms
a
sea-island-like
structure
matrix,
decreasing
properties.
In
this
study,
co-continuous
phase
matrix
was
constructed
by
adding
Fe3O4
nanoparticles
due
to
changed
interfacial
tension
flow
behavior
TPU,
which
endowed
TPU/PLLA/Fe3O4
blend
fabricated
via
selective
laser
sintering
(SLS)
As
result,
morphology
from
complete
increasing
content
(0
10wt%),
recovery
ratios
50
°C
water
increased
66.67
95.92%.
The
introduction
magnetic
responsive
alternating
field
because
could
heat
it
generating
relative
friction
particle
collisions.
Besides,
tensile
modulus
hardness
specimen
10wt%
increased.
addition,
demonstrated
promoting
cell
adhesion,
spreading,
proliferation.
Molecules,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
30(3), P. 479 - 479
Published: Jan. 22, 2025
The
development
of
effective
materials
for
neural
tissue
repair
remains
a
major
challenge
in
regenerative
medicine.
In
this
study,
we
present
novel
MXene-reinforced
composite
cryogel
scaffold
designed
regeneration.
MXenes,
class
two-dimensional
with
high
conductivity
and
biocompatibility,
were
integrated
into
polyvinyl
alcohol
(PVA)
matrix
via
cryopolymerization
to
form
macroporous,
mechanically
stable
scaffold.
morphology,
mechanical
properties,
swelling
behavior
the
different
MXene
contents
have
been
assessed.
effects
on
viability/proliferation
differentiation
cells
(PC-12)
cultured
elucidated.
MXene/PVA
demonstrated
excellent
cell-supporting
potential,
not
only
showing
no
toxicity
but
also
promoting
proliferation
PC-12.
Additionally,
induced
neuritogenesis-like
process
as
evidenced
by
morphological
changes
enhanced
expression
marker
β-III-tubulin.
neuroprotective
properties
component
revealed
alleviation
oxidative
stress
reduction
intracellular
ROS
levels.
These
findings
highlight
potential
MXene-embedded
PVA
promising
material
that
can
be
further
used
conjunction
electrostimulation
therapy
advancing
strategies
engineering.