Journal of Materials Chemistry C,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 4, 2024
We
developed
a
hydrogel
controlled
by
near-infrared
light.
The
NIR
light
excites
nanoparticles
to
produce
upconversion
luminescence
and
polymerizes
gelatin
monomers
into
the
long-chain
compound
GelMa
in
presence
of
photoinitiator
LAP.
Environmental Science Nano,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(7), P. 2771 - 2802
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
This
review
examines
the
intersection
of
self-healing
materials,
biomedicine,
and
circular
economy,
focusing
on
challenges,
advantages,
future
perspectives
associated
with
their
implementation.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
34(44)
Published: July 29, 2024
Abstract
Healthcare‐associated
infections
remain
a
significant
health
concern,
particularly
with
the
emergence
of
antibiotic
resistance.
While
these
antibiotics
have
saved
countless
lives,
their
overuse
reduces
efficacy
promoting
multidrug‐resistant
(MDR)
bacteria.
This
prompts
researchers
to
explore
new
alternatives
for
treating
bacteria
proliferation.
In
this
context,
antibacterial
photodynamic
therapy
(aPDT)
has
emerged
as
promising
approach
localized
infections.
It
utilizes
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
oxidative
stress
agents,
thereby
minimizing
risk
developing
MDR.
The
success
aPDT
significantly
hinges
on
careful
selection
photosensitizers
(PSs)
and
polymer
matrices
synthesis
polymer‐based
photoactive
materials.
Various
light‐absorbing
PSs
are
therefore
designed
enhancing
ROS
production
antimicrobial
efficacy.
By
incorporating
into
matrices,
materials
can
harness
light
power
generate
ROS,
destroying
bacterial
cells
upon
irradiation.
review
aims
provide
comprehensive
overview
advancements
in
field,
specifically
focusing
use
mechanism
four
main
generated
aPDT,
methods
used
detection,
mode
action
against
been
outlined.
recent
improvement
also
addressed.
Journal of Materials Chemistry B,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(34), P. 8212 - 8234
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Aging,
marked
by
dysregulated
cellular
systems,
gives
rise
to
a
spectrum
of
age-related
disorders,
including
neurodegeneration,
atherosclerosis,
immunosenescence,
and
musculoskeletal
issues.
These
conditions
contribute
significantly
the
global
disease
burden,
posing
challenges
health
span
economic
resources.
Current
therapeutic
approaches,
although
diverse
in
mechanism,
often
fall
short
targeting
underlying
pathologies.
They
fail
address
issues
compounded
altered
pharmacokinetics
elderly.
Nanotechnology
emerges
as
transformative
solution,
offering
tissue-specific
targeted
therapies
through
nanoparticles.
Functional
nanomaterials
(FNMs)
respond
internal
or
external
stimuli,
with
light-responsive
gaining
prominence.
Harnessing
benefits
deep
tissue
penetration
ease
manipulation
particularly
near-infrared
spectrum,
FNMs
present
innovative
strategies
for
comorbidities.
This
review
comprehensively
summarizes
potential
FNM-based
approaches
environments
also
emphasizes
advantages
over
traditional
treatment
modalities.
Specifically,
it
focuses
on
development
various
classes
functional
plasmonic
nanomaterials,
carriers,
upconversion
2D
transition
metal
oxide
dichalcogenide
carbon-based
against
age
related
diseases.
We
foresee
that
such
advanced
developments
field
nanotechnology
could
provide
new
hope
clinical
diagnosis
disorders.