Tissue Engineering Part B Reviews,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 10, 2024
Epicatechin
(EC)-based
derivatives
have
garnered
significant
attention
for
their
powerful
antioxidant,
anti-inflammatory,
anticancer,
and
antibacterial
properties,
all
of
which
are
attributed
to
the
phenolic
hydroxyl
groups
in
structure.
These
compounds
promising
regenerative
medicine,
particularly
as
bioactive
components
scaffolds.
This
review
provides
an
in-depth
analysis
mechanisms
by
EC-based
materials
enhance
tissue
repair,
examining
application
various
scaffold
forms,
such
hydrogels,
nanoparticles,
nanofibers.
study
also
addresses
challenges
stability
bioavailability
associated
with
ECs
proposes
encapsulation
techniques
overcome
these
barriers.
The
potential
clinical
benefits
medicine
role
fostering
advancements
engineering
discussed,
making
this
a
valuable
resource
guiding
future
studies
on
integration
into
practice.
Food Chemistry X,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
25, P. 102174 - 102174
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
The
development
of
innovative,
biodegradable
food
packaging
materials
to
combat
plastic
pollution
has
garnered
significant
attention
from
scholars
and
government
agencies
worldwide.
Natural
polysaccharides
proteins
exhibit
excellent
modifiability,
biodegradability,
high
ductility,
compatibility
with
products,
making
them
ideal
candidates
for
constructing
hydrogels.
Hydrogel
films
based
on
these
biopolymers
have
opened
new
research
horizons
in
applications.
This
review
examines
natural
commonly
used
hydrogel
film
preparation
explores
strategies
improve
their
performance,
including
the
use
binary
mixtures
exogenous
additives.
To
optimize
functionality,
cross-linking
mechanisms
between
film-forming
methods
are
summarized.
Additionally,
recent
applications
discussed,
showcasing
ability
extend
or
monitor
freshness.
Despite
existing
challenges,
current
advancements
present
a
promising
sustainable
alternative
conventional
paving
way
innovative
solutions.
Small,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 16, 2025
Eutectogels
are
recently
emerged
as
promising
alternatives
to
hydrogels
owing
their
good
environmental
stability
derived
from
deep
eutectic
solvents
(DES).
However,
construction
of
competent
eutectogels
with
both
high
conductivity
and
mechanical
toughness
is
still
difficult
achieve
yet
highly
demanded.
In
this
work,
new
LMNP-PEDOT-CMC-AA
(LPCA)
prepared
using
acrylic
acid
(AA)
carboxymethylcellulose
sodium
(CMC)
polymeric
networks,
liquid
metal
nanoparticle-poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene)
(LMNP-PEDOT)
added
multifunctional
soft
fillers.
Benefiting
the
compliant
conductive
LMNP-PEDOT,
LPCA
exhibit
(0.224
S
m-1),
electromechanical
coupling,
stretchability
(4228%)
exceptional
(7.278
MJ
m-3).
Additionally,
abundant
hydrogen
interactions
available
functional
groups
within
endow
them
excellent
self-healing
adhesion
on
different
substrates.
Moreover,
demonstrate
superior
tolerance
including
anti-freezing
anti-drying,
thus
allowing
for
long-term
reliability.
These
appealing
characteristics
enable
accurate
stable
tracking
human
motions,
well
information
delivery
based
Morse
code.
This
study
opens
possibility
designing
tough
enabled
by
LM
composites.
Green Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Robust
yet
flexible
and
transparent
CPA
hydrogels,
which
mimic
the
structure
composition
of
molting
crab
shells
have
great
properties,
are
obtained
by
constructing
a
3D
ChMNF
network
with
incorporation
stable
ACC
protein-like
PAA.
Advanced Sustainable Systems,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 10, 2025
Abstract
Wearable
electronics
have
gained
increasing
attention
due
to
their
potential
in
real‐time
health
monitoring
applications.
However,
the
environmental
impact
and
waste
associated
with
non‐recyclable
materials
used
these
devices
remain
critical
challenges.
This
study
investigates
reprocessing
recyclability
of
flexible
strain
sensors
based
on
Poly(vinylidene
fluoride‐co‐hexafluoropropylene)
(PVDF‐HFP)
nanocomposites
reinforced
carbon
nanotubes
(CNT)
graphene
nanoplatelets
(GNP).
The
are
subjected
multiple
recycling
cycles
using
a
solvent
casting
method,
electrical
electromechanical
properties
thoroughly
analyzed.
Microstructural
characterization
revealed
improved
nanoparticle
dispersion
recycling,
albeit
distinct
behavior
for
CNT
GNP
differences
aspect
ratio
geometry.
Electrical
tests
demonstrated
reduction
conductivity
CNT‐based
breakage,
while
GNP‐based
exhibited
stable
conductivity.
Electromechanical
indicated
enhanced
sensitivity
after
showing
superior
robustness.
Proof‐of‐concept
tests,
including
knee
joint
movements
breathing
patterns,
validated
functionality
recycled
findings
highlight
reprocessed
PVDF‐HFP
nanocomposite
as
sustainable,
high‐performance
wearable
electronics.
Advanced Healthcare Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 27, 2025
Plant
polyphenol-based
hydrogels,
known
for
their
biocompatibility
and
adhesive
properties,
have
emerged
as
promising
materials
in
biomedical
applications.
These
hydrogels
leverage
the
catechol
group's
ability
to
form
stable
bonds
moist
environments,
similar
mussel
proteins.
This
review
provides
a
comprehensive
overview
of
synthesis,
adhesion
mechanisms,
applications,
particularly
wound
healing,
tissue
regeneration,
drug
delivery.
However,
challenges
related
vivo
stability
long-term
remain
critical
barriers
clinical
translation.
Future
research
should
focus
on
enhancing
bioactivity,
biocompatibility,
scalability
these
while
addressing
concerns
toxicity,
immune
responses,
large-scale
manufacturing.
Advances
artificial
intelligence-assisted
screening
3D/4D
bioprinting
are
expected
accelerate
development
Furthermore,
integration
biomimetic
designs
responsive
functionalities,
such
pH
or
temperature
sensitivity,
holds
promise
further
improving
therapeutic
efficacy.
In
conclusion,
multifunctional
plant
represents
frontier
advancing
personalized
medicine
minimally
invasive
treatments.
Journal of Materials Chemistry B,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Integrating
additionally
empowered
polyphenol-based
nanodots
into
a
multifunctional
hydrogel
system
via
iminoboronates
has
achieved
powerful
PDT
efficacy
against
tumors.
